Minister Yoon In-chon on First Day at Work: "Let's Live a Life of Challenge"

Second Ministerial Position "Sejong City is a First... Excited"
"K-Content Needs a New Agenda and Framework," Emphasized

"Let us dream the impossible dream, love the unattainable love, fight the unbeatable enemy, endure the unbearable pain, and catch the unreachable stars in the sky." This was the statement made by Yoo In-chon, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, on his first day at work on the 16th. Quoting Don Quixote's lines, he emphasized, "Let us live a life of constant challenge."

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Minister Yoo arrived at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's Sejong Government Complex around 8:50 a.m. that day. Employees who came out to greet him in the lobby welcomed him with bouquets. Minister Yoo said, "This is my first time visiting since Sejong City was established," adding, "Now that I am here, I feel somewhat excited." He previously served as the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism from 2008 to 2011 during the Lee Myung-bak administration. On the 11th, he received his appointment letter from President Yoon Suk-yeol and took on the ministerial position for the second time.

Minister Yoo stated, "My heart is full of enthusiasm," and emphasized, "The idea that culture is central has been around for 20 to 30 years. I truly want to make culture the center." He added, "We are now truly in the era of cultural industries. The export performance of cultural industries proves this," and said, "Even though the work may be tough for the staff, I want them to feel a genuine sense of accomplishment in achieving something."

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At the subsequent inauguration ceremony, he stressed enhancing the competitiveness of K-content. "Behind the brilliant achievements, there are still challenges to be resolved," he said, adding, "In a rapidly changing environment, we must set new agendas and create new frameworks to secure higher competitiveness." He continued, "I will take responsibility for the work you do with conviction," and urged, "Please work with a sense of fulfillment and pride as public officials of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism."

During his tenure, Minister Yoo has highlighted key priorities such as reforming the arts support system, balanced regional development, establishing innovative and proactive K-content strategies, revitalizing community and school sports, and revitalizing the tourism industry.

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