WORLD TAEKWONDO COUNCIL BIOGRAPHY

Education

• Ph.D., Tourism, Hanyang University
• M.A., Arts Management, the City University London, UK
• M.A., Public Administration, Seoul National University, Korea
• B.A., Law & Public Administration, Chung Ang University, Korea

Career / Occupation

• President, Gwangju Biennale Foundation (2021-)
• Former Vice President, Chung Ang University, Korea
• Former Chairman, Korean Association of Arts Management

Sports Practiced

• Taekwondo, Walking, Handball

Sports Administration

Sports Career / Accomplishment

• Former Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Awards and Distinctions

• 2nd Grade, Order of Service Merit (2009)
• 4th Grade, Order of Service Merit (2002)
• Presidential Citation, Republic of Korea (1992)

WT History