Ryu Ho-jeong Takes a Selfie 'Click'... Jang Mi-ran Vice Minister Debuts at the National Assembly "Heavy Sense of Responsibility"

"Will Do Our Best Reflecting Voices from the Field"
"Will Care for Athletes' Welfare and Establish Ideals"

Jang Mi-ran, a former national weightlifting representative and the 2nd Vice Minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, made her first appearance at the National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee meeting on the 7th.

At the Culture Committee meeting held at 10 a.m. that day, Vice Minister Jang said, "I thought I would be free from the burden after retiring from my athletic career, but now, in a way, I feel a heavier sense of responsibility than when I was an athlete." She continued, "I will do my best to ensure that policies are well implemented by reflecting the voices from the field as much as you are concerned," adding, "I ask for the guidance and advice of everyone here."

In response, Hong Ik-pyo, the chair of the Culture Committee, congratulated her, saying, "Congratulations. You have been an athlete for a long time and I believe you understand the difficulties of athletes and the issues on the ground better than anyone else, so expectations are high." Chair Hong added, "Please do your best in your duties as the 2nd Vice Minister going forward."

On the 7th, at the National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee, Ryu Ho-jeong, a Justice Party lawmaker, is taking a commemorative photo with Vice Minister Jang Mi-ran before the meeting begins.
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On that day, Vice Minister Jang wore a suit and metal-framed glasses. In particular, Ryu Ho-jeong, a member of the Justice Party, approached Vice Minister Jang and suggested taking a commemorative photo together.

Known as the "weightlifting hero," Vice Minister Jang won gold (2008 Beijing), silver (2004 Athens), and bronze (2012 London) medals in the women's super heavyweight category (75kg and above) at the Olympics, and also claimed the top spot in four consecutive World Championships. She is the third former national athlete to be appointed as the 2nd Vice Minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, following Park Jong-gil (shooting) in 2013 and Choi Yoon-hee (swimming) in 2019.

Meanwhile, in her appointment remarks released through the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vice Minister Jang stated, "I believe the spirit of fair play in sports aligns with fairness and common sense," and added, "I will contribute to creating an environment where the public can live healthier and happier lives through everyday sports."

She also emphasized, "I will do my best to realize the Yoon Seok-yeol administration's national philosophy in sports and tourism policies," and "I will closely examine the welfare of athletes facing difficult situations and elevate the status of athletes."

Jang Mi-ran, the 2nd Vice Minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, is delivering a greeting at the plenary meeting of the National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee on the 7th.
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