As per an interesting editorial at the Chosun Ilbo:
. . . The essence of culture is diversity. Over the last five years, we have witnessed how barren art has become by being relegated to a propaganda tool for the ruling power and how this can devastate the creativity of artists. The leftwing camp was unable to produce a single noteworthy novel or memorable poem. Those officials had given up their art in exchange for power. The country’s leadership will change, but these officials, who sit in the top positions in the culture scene, will not go away without a fight. Rather, they will try to hinder Korea’s new beginning. All members of Korean society must look for ways to restore their country’s cultural ecosystem so it allows everyone to coexist.
It seems that someone else has noticed the politics in the arts and broadcasting.
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Diversity brings wealth.
Look at American music industry. Jazz, Rock, Rap, Country, Dance…
When a country insists on one kind of music, one kind of art, one world view, etc, then the country will chock out all creativity and become poor.
Look at North Korea.