Jeollanam-do Appoints Park Joonghwan as New Head of Namdo Volunteer Army History Museum Opening Preparation Team

Developing into a Hub for Historical and Cultural Community

Jeollanam-do Governor Kim Youngrok is presenting the appointment certificate to Park Junghwan, the head of the preparation team for the opening of the Namdo Volunteer Army History Museum, in the reception room of the provincial office on the 10th, and taking a commemorative photo. Provided by Jeonnam Province

Jeollanam-do appointed Park Joonghwan (64), former director of the Naju National Museum under the National Museum of Korea, as the head of the Namdo Volunteer Army History Museum Opening Preparation Team on September 10. His term will last two years, until September 9, 2027, and may be extended up to five years based on his performance.

Park Joonghwan, the newly appointed head of the Opening Preparation Team, earned his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in history from Chonnam National University. He previously served as the director of education at the National Museum of Korea and as director of the Naju National Museum. He is expected to play a significant role in promoting the spirit of the volunteer army and advancing historical and cultural development.

In order to recruit external experts, Jeollanam-do designated the head of the Namdo Volunteer Army History Museum Opening Preparation Team as an open position and publicly announced the recruitment in July.

Six candidates from across the country applied for the open recruitment. The final selection was made through a rigorous process, including interviews by the selection committee and a review by the personnel committee in August.

The head of the Namdo Volunteer Army History Museum Opening Preparation Team is responsible for overseeing all aspects of museum operations, including establishing operational and development plans and collecting and exhibiting items related to the volunteer army. Before the museum's official opening in March 2026, the title of the head will be changed to Director of the Namdo Volunteer Army History Museum.

Park Joonghwan stated, "It is deeply meaningful for me to be appointed as the first director of the Namdo Volunteer Army History Museum, which will honor the noble spirit of the volunteer army that rose up voluntarily whenever the nation was in crisis. I will develop the museum into a historical and cultural community hub together with the residents of Jeollanam-do."

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