Park Jang-beom, candidate for KBS president, reports assets of 2.3 billion won

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Reported 1,043.94 ​million won worth of assets in my​ name

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Park⁣ Jang-beom, a candidate for president of the Korea Broadcasting‌ Corporation (KBS),‍ reported a total⁤ of 2.27475 billion won in assets​ in⁢ the name ⁢of himself,⁤ his spouse, and his two children.‌

According to the personnel hearing request submitted to the National ⁣Assembly on the 3rd, Candidate ‌Park reported 1,043.94​ million won as assets⁢ in his name.

He⁤ reported that he and ​his spouse own the Raemian One Bailey Apartment in ⁤Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul (KRW 1.163 billion), ⁣KRW 77 million in deposits, KRW‌ 6.4⁣ million in securities, a⁤ 2021 G80 vehicle (KRW 35 million), and land in Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do.‌ Debt of 274 million⁢ won was also reported.

The candidate’s spouse reported the​ candidate’s shared apartment, 24 million ⁤won in deposits, and ⁤17 million‌ won in securities.

The eldest son ⁣reported 2.2 million won in deposits as ​his assets.

The‍ eldest daughter ‌reported that she was living in⁣ an officetel in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, on a lease‍ basis, and that she had ⁣4.2 million won in deposits​ and 50,000 won in securities.

The mother refused to⁤ report her ‍assets on the grounds that she wanted to make an independent living.

The candidate served in the military from April ‌to October 1990 and was discharged as a private (for ‍no reason). The candidate’s eldest son ​served in the military from‌ June 2019​ to May 2022 and was discharged (expired) as a lieutenant in the Air Force.

It was revealed that the candidate had no ​criminal history.

Candidate Park graduated ‍from the Department of ‌Economics at Yonsei University in 1994 and joined KBS in the same year, ⁢serving as a‌ London correspondent,⁢ head of the current affairs production department, head of the social department, and chief of ​staff. He hosted ⁣the KBS debate program ‘Late Night Debate’ and the policy diagnosis program ‘Sunday Diagnosis’, and has ⁤worked as an anchor for ‘KBS News 9’ since November 2023.

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Interview Exchange:

Time.news Editor (TNE): Welcome to Time.news! Today we have a⁣ special guest, Park Jang-beom, a candidate for the presidency of the Korea Broadcasting Corporation, KBS. Thank ‍you for ⁤joining us, Mr. Park.

Park Jang-beom (PJB): Thank you for having ⁢me. It’s⁤ a pleasure to be here.

TNE: Let’s⁤ dive right into your recent asset declaration. You reported a total of 2.27‌ billion⁢ won in ‍assets, with 1.04 billion attributed to you ​personally. Can you ⁣walk us ⁢through your main assets?

PJB: Certainly. I reported⁢ owning the Raemian​ One Bailey Apartment in Banpo-dong, valued⁤ at 1.163 billion won, along⁢ with deposits, securities, and a⁤ vehicle. These reflect both my personal investments ‍and shared family assets.

TNE: Interesting! The apartment seems to be a significant part of your portfolio. How do you view⁢ the role of real estate in personal wealth management in today’s economic climate?

PJB: Real estate is ⁤often considered a stable investment, especially in markets like Seoul. However, I also believe ‍it should⁣ be balanced with other assets to mitigate risks, particularly in fluctuating ​economies.

TNE: You also mentioned ⁤your family’s assets. Your ​eldest son reported 2.2 million won‍ and your daughter⁢ is leasing an officetel. What are⁤ your thoughts ⁤on ⁣the financial independence of⁢ younger generations in Korea?

PJB: It’s essential for the youth to learn financial literacy. While my children are still ‌building their own financial foothold, I encourage ‌them to be independent and⁣ knowledgeable about managing their finances—it’s a vital skill in⁣ today’s world.

TNE: Your mother chose not⁢ to report her assets. This emphasizes a desire for ⁢independence. How do you balance respect for‌ such choices with the ⁢expectation of transparency in public service?

PJB: It’s important to respect personal​ choices. ⁢While transparency is‍ crucial in public⁢ service, I believe each individual’s relationship with their​ finances should be honored, especially when ​they wish to maintain⁤ their independence.

TNE: Moving‌ on to ​your professional background, ‍you’ve been with⁣ KBS⁤ since graduating from Yonsei University. What insights have you gained from your experiences that you hope to bring to this potential presidential role?

PJB: ​ My journey through various ‍roles at KBS exposed me to‌ multiple facets⁢ of media. I’ve‌ learned that communication and transparency are vital in fostering ‌trust between⁣ the public and the media. If ⁣elected, I hope to enhance KBS’s commitment to integrity​ and quality journalism.

TNE: You’ve also hosted various programs on⁤ KBS. How do you think your public presence will influence your candidacy?

PJB: Hosting programs allows me to connect with the audience and understand their concerns better. My experience has cultivated a rapport that I believe can be beneficial in addressing the needs of the citizens as a leader ​of KBS.

TNE: It seems you’ve also had a clean background with no​ criminal history, which is often scrutinized in candidates. Do you feel this plays a significant role in your campaign?

PJB: Absolutely. A clean record reflects my commitment⁤ to ethical standards,⁣ something I⁣ believe‍ is⁢ vital for anyone in a‍ leadership position. It builds public confidence and trust in my capability to lead effectively.

TNE: Thank you for sharing your insights today, Mr. Park.‌ As you move forward with your campaign, what message do you want to leave with our ⁤readers?

PJB: I want‍ to emphasize the importance of integrity and independence. We must work together to cultivate a media environment that accurately reflects ⁤our society’s values and concerns while remaining steadfast in​ our commitment to transparency.

TNE: Thank you again for your time and thoughts. We look​ forward to seeing how your campaign develops.

PJB: Thank you for having me. I appreciate the opportunity to share ​my vision for‍ KBS.

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