Restoring Public Trust in Sports and Culture: An Interview with Rep. Jeon⁢ Jae-soo

Rep. ⁣Jeon Jae-soo, ⁢Chairman ‍of the National Assembly’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee, emphasizes the need for a ‍21st-century sports system to restore public trust in the ‍sports world. In an interview with Kukmin Ilbo, he discusses the current state of sports and culture ⁤in Korea and⁣ his plans to address ‌the challenges facing these industries.

A⁢ 21st-Century Sports System

Rep. Jeon ‌notes that the current sports system is outdated and in ​need of reform. He emphasizes ‍the importance of protecting athletes’ human⁢ rights and ⁣creating⁣ a more systematic and efficient management⁢ system. To achieve this, he plans to strengthen the investigative capacity of‌ the Sports‍ Ethics Center and⁣ establish institutional mechanisms for effective disciplinary ⁤action.

Addressing Controversies in Sports

Regarding‌ the controversy surrounding Ahn Se-young’s “resolve remarks” and the Korea ⁣Football Association’s⁢ coach selection process, Rep. Jeon emphasizes the ⁤importance of respecting the opinions of‍ the parties involved. He notes that the Democratic Party’s Culture, Sports and⁣ Tourism Committee has already held a closed-door‌ meeting with the ⁣Badminton Association and will wait for the⁤ results of ‌the Ministry of Culture, ‍Sports and Tourism’s investigation before ‍proceeding.

Overcoming the Crisis in‍ Korean Films

Rep. Jeon acknowledges the‍ crisis facing the Korean film industry due ⁤to COVID-19 and the growth of online video services (OTT).⁢ He ‍emphasizes the need for⁢ cooperation between the Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee and the Science, Technology, Information, Broadcasting and Communications Committee to address the challenges ⁢facing the film ​industry. He also suggests that OTT companies should contribute financially ⁤to the film‌ industry and that the government should establish a⁢ film support system similar to those in France, Germany, and China.

Tourism Industry⁤ Recovery

Rep. Jeon notes that the tourism industry is recovering relatively smoothly from the impact of⁤ COVID-19. However, he emphasizes the need for legislative support to‌ turn the travel⁢ balance into a surplus‍ and ⁣to address the issue of ​regional concentration. He suggests‍ that tourism ⁢content should be differentiated ‌to match regional history ⁣and environment, and that innovative ⁣tourism policies should be explored.

Informing People ‌about ⁤Korea⁢ Correctly

Rep. Jeon emphasizes the importance of correctly interpreting and conveying Korea’s history and value to the international community. He notes that the government’s​ response to‌ issues such as incorrect historical information about the‍ East Sea and Dokdo has been disappointing and that⁢ a process for systematically‌ and ⁤quickly correcting information must ​be ​established.

Reporter Song Kyung-mo ssong@kmib.co.kr