Jang In-kyung, Director of the Iron Museum, Appointed Vice Chairperson of the International Council of Museums

Term of Office: 3 Years Until 2025

The International Council of Museums (ICOM) Korea Committee announced on the 25th that Chairperson Jang In-gyeong was appointed as Vice Chairperson of the ICOM headquarters at the ICOM General Assembly held in Prague, Czech Republic, on the 24th. The term is three years, until 2025.

ICOM is an international council in the museum field with over 130 countries as members. Vice Chairperson Jang has served as an executive committee member of ICOM headquarters and as Chairperson of ICOM-ASPAC (Asia-Pacific Regional Alliance). She is currently the director of the Iron Museum located in Eumseong, Chungbuk. She expressed, "I will strive to communicate transparently with each committee to ensure that no member is excluded from the global network and programs."

At the General Assembly, Kim Seon-jeong, Vice Chairperson of the ICOM Korea Committee, was elected as an executive committee member of ICOM-ASPAC. Meanwhile, ICOM adopted a new definition of "museum" that includes concepts such as accessibility, inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability. The Korea Committee stated, "This reflects the opinion that a new definition regarding the social responsibility, role, and function of museums is necessary to keep pace with the rapidly changing times," adding, "It is expected to serve as a guideline for all museums and academia worldwide."

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