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Culture minister calls rumors over next national ballet director 'groundless'

Culture minister Chae Hwi-young calls the speculation of the Korean National Ballet's next director 'groundless', while the company's dancers publicly press for a leader with professional expertise

2026.6.7

Children perform the original musical performance “Look at Me,” inspired by the folk song 'Miryang Arirang,' at Miryang Hyanggyo in Miryang on May 14. [MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM]

Miryang fights population decline with tourism and culture

Miryang was among the early participants in the state-backed “half-price travel” program, under which the government reimburses part of travelers’ expenses in local currency to selected regions struggling with population decline.

2026.5.17

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Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Chae Hwi-young, second from left, speaks during a meeting with his French counterpart at a venue in Jongno District, central Seoul, on April 3. [YONHAP]

Korean, French culture ministers discuss bilateral cooperation

The Korean and French culture ministers met Friday to discuss strengthening cooperation in culture, arts and related industries as the nations host a series of events marking the 140th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.

2026.4.3

Chae Hwi-young, minister of culture, sports and tourism, speaks at the start of the launch ceremony for the Korean delegation for the 2026 Winter Olympics at Seoul Olympic Parktel in Seoul on Jan. 22. [YONHAP]

Sports minister to represent Korea at Olympic opening ceremony in Milan

Chae Hwi-young, minister of culture, sports and tourism, will attend the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics this week as the top Korean government representative, the ministry announced Wednesday.

2026.2.4

Cutlure Minister Chae Hwi-young attends a regular parliamentary audit into his ministry at the National Assembly in Seoul on Oct. 14. [YONHAP]

Culture minister seeks to expand K-pop concerts at Seoul World Cup Stadium

Korea's culture and sports minister on Tuesday said the government will push for measures to allow more large-scale K-pop concerts at Seoul World Cup Stadium, the capital's only venue capable of holding more than 50,000 spectators.

2025.10.15

Culture Minister nominee Chae Hwi-young speaks during his confirmation hearing at the National Assembly in western Seoul on July 29. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Culture minister nominee vows to usher in $215 billion 'K-culture' era

Chae Hwi-young, the nominee for minister of culture, sports and tourism, pledged Tuesday to expand Korea's "K-culture" market to 300 trillion won ($215.4 billion), with a focus on AI-driven content strategies.

2025.7.29

Culture Minister nominee Chae Hwi-young [TRIPLE]

Chae Hwi-young's nomination as culture minister signals big tourism push

President Lee Jae Myung on Friday nominated Chae Hwi-young, co-CEO of one of the largest online travel platforms in Korea, as the culture minister in an apparent bid to accelerate the country's drive toward a larger tourism market.

2025.7.11

Tag: chae hwi-young

chae hwi-young

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Culture minister calls rumors over next national ballet director 'groundless'

Miryang fights population decline with tourism and culture

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Korean, French culture ministers discuss bilateral cooperation

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Culture minister seeks to expand K-pop concerts at Seoul World Cup Stadium

Culture minister nominee vows to usher in $215 billion 'K-culture' era

Chae Hwi-young's nomination as culture minister signals big tourism push