Hwang Pung-nyeon Appointed as the 4th CEO of Gwangju Cultural Foundation

Final Appointment in December After City Council Confirmation Process

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 13th that Hwang Pung-nyeon (56), publisher and editor-in-chief of Jeollado Dotcom, has been appointed as the 4th CEO of the Gwangju Cultural Foundation.

The Gwangju Cultural Foundation conducted three nationwide open recruitments from July to November to attract capable experts. On the 6th, the Gwangju City received two final candidates recommended by the Executive Recommendation Committee after interviews, reviewed their qualifications, and ultimately selected Mr. Hwang as the most suitable candidate.

Appointee Hwang graduated from Suncheon High School and Korea University with a degree in French Literature. He has served as a reporter for Jeonnam Ilbo, editor-in-chief of Gwangju Dream, and a non-standing director at the Asia Culture Center.

In particular, he is the persistent editor-in-chief and publisher who has published Jeollado Dotcom for 20 years, a broadcaster who has promoted the value of Jeollado, and an author who compiled the roots of Jeollado culture into books.

He has also contributed to the development of local culture and arts as a cultural activist who has tirelessly planned and executed cultural projects to promote cultural diversity in the region.

After undergoing the personnel hearing process at the Gwangju City Council, Mr. Hwang will be officially appointed by the mayor next month.

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