New Appointments to the Literature Promotion Committee: Jang Inju, Jeong Jongyeol, and Jeong Jeongsuk

Minister Hwang Hee: "Please Strive for Active Communication with the Art Scene"

Jang In-ju, invited senior research fellow (dance) at the Seoul Institute, Jeong Jong-yeol, professor of music at Yonsei University, and Jeong Jeong-sook, director of the Korea Cultural Planning and Evaluation Institute (general culture), have been appointed as members of the Korea Arts Council. Their term is three years, until February 2024.

On the 22nd, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held an appointment ceremony for the three Arts Council members at the Artist's House in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Minister Hwang Hee offered congratulations and urged them to "strive for active communication with the arts field." He added, "I expect you to make the council a trusted body centered on the field."

The appointment of new members was conducted through the Member Recommendation Committee, which was formed based on recommendations from the cultural field. In the first meeting, the announcement and screening methods were finalized, followed by a public recruitment process lasting fifteen days. The recommendation committee recommended twice the number of final candidates to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism through document and interview evaluations and a plenary meeting. The ministry then publicly disclosed the list and received feedback from the field before appointing the new members. An official stated, "We focused on verifying expertise in the relevant field, understanding of the field, communication skills, and leadership."

Member Jang In-ju is a dance critic. She has also served as the secretary-general and director of the National Contemporary Dance Company and as chairperson of the Professional Dancer Support Center. Member Jeong Jong-yeol is a musician who served as president of the 21st Century Music Association and held positions such as secretary-general and vice-chairman of the Korean Composers Association. Member Jeong Jeong-sook is a cultural expert who has worked as a researcher at the Korea Culture and Tourism Institute, adjunct professor of Global Cultural Contents at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Graduate School, and CEO of the Jeonju Cultural Foundation.

The Arts Council operates with twelve members, including these appointees. Minister Hwang said, "The cultural and arts field is facing difficulties due to COVID-19," and added, "Let us listen carefully to the voices from the field and work together to find solutions to implement effective policies."

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