Kim Yong-sam, Former Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Appointed President of National Museum Cultural Foundation

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Minister Hwang Hee (right) and Kim Yong-sam, President of the National Museum Cultural Foundation

Former Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Kim Yong-sam has been appointed as the President of the National Museum Culture Foundation.

On the 19th, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hwang Hee appointed former Vice Minister Kim as the President of the National Museum Culture Foundation and presented him with the appointment letter. The term is three years, until February 2024.

President Kim is a cultural and arts policy expert who has communicated extensively with the field over many years. He worked at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for about 30 years, serving as Director of Traditional Arts, Chief of the Office of General Affairs, and First Vice Minister. He also served as Chairman of the Grand Korea Leisure (GKL) Social Contribution Foundation, leading social contribution activities in tourism and culture such as village travel and outreach cultural arts experience programs.

At the appointment ceremony, Minister Hwang said, "Based on the rich experience accumulated in the field, please present diverse museum performances and cultural products to offer comfort and joy to the public." He added, "Please wisely overcome the management difficulties caused by the spread of COVID-19 through business diversification and other means."

The National Museum Culture Foundation is a public institution established in 2004 to preserve and inherit cultural heritage, promote its use, and enhance the public's cultural enjoyment.

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