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Yang-woo Park

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Republic of Korea.
Republic of Korea
2007 — Ph.D. in Tourism, Hanyang University, Korea. 1991 — MA in Arts Administration, City University, UK. 1986 — MA in Administration, Seoul National University, Korea. 1981 — BA in Administration, Chung-ang University, Korea.
  • April 2019 — present — Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism;
  • 2008–2019 — Professor, Arts Management, Chung-ang University;
  • 2015–2017 — CEO, Gwangju Biennale Foundation;
  • 2009–2010 — Executive Vice President for Research, Chung-ang University;
  • 2006–2008 — Vice Minister, Ministry of Culture and Tourism;
  • 2006 — Deputy Minister, Policy Promotion and Management Office, Ministry of Culture and Tourism;
  • 2005–2006 — Director-General, Cultural Industry Bureau, Ministry of Culture and Tourism;
  • 2002–2005 — Director, Korean Cultural Center, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York;
  • 2000–2002 — Director-General, Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Culture and Tourism;
  • 1999 — Public Information Officer, Ministry of Culture and Tourism;
  • 1999 — Assistant Secretary to the President for Culture and Education, Office of the President;
  • 1998–1999 — Assistant Secretary to the President for Social Welfare, Office of the President;
  • 1988 — Director, International Tourism Division, Ministry of Culture and Tourism;
  • 1997–1998 — Director, International Tourism Division, Ministry of Culture and Sports;
  • 1995–1997 — Posted to the Arts Council England;
  • 1994–1995 — Director, Heritage Division, Ministry of Culture and Sports;
  • 1979 — Joined the Korean Government.

Awards and Decorations:

  • 2009 — 2nd class Order of Service Merit;
  • 2000 — 4th class Order of Service Merit;
  • 1992 — Presidential Commendation.
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