Chojung-sik, the National Assembly Speaker, met with Choi Hwi-young, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, to discuss the upcoming hearing regarding the Korea Football Association scheduled for July 30.
According to Yonhap News, during their meeting on July 27 in the Speaker's office, they discussed government-wide cooperation in sports and cultural policies.
The conversation highlighted the controversy surrounding the selection process for the national team coach, which has led to the upcoming hearing by the National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee.
On July 30, the committee will hold a hearing to closely examine the operations of the Korea Football Association and the process of selecting the national team coach. With progress in negotiations between the ruling and opposition parties, all members are expected to participate to clarify public concerns.
Chojung-sik emphasized, "The issues surrounding the Korea Football Association have captured public attention due to this World Cup. I urge the Ministry to take the lead in ensuring that the association becomes a transparent and fair organization."
He also requested thorough preparations for large-scale national sports and religious events. Chojung-sik noted, "The 2027 Seoul World Youth Conference is expected to attract 400,000 participants from abroad, making it a significant national event. I ask the Ministry to work closely with relevant agencies to ensure its successful hosting."
He added, "Please ensure that the upcoming Asian Games in September can provide joy and inspiration to the public through meticulous preparations."
They also discussed the ongoing development of the culture and arts sector. Chojung-sik commended the Ministry's staff for their efforts in increasing inbound tourism and the export success of K-content since Choi's appointment, stating, "Please create an environment where cultural and artistic creators can focus solely on their work while maintaining the competitiveness of K-content globally."
In response, Choi Hwi-young remarked, "Thanks to the National Assembly's swift processing of related bills to address chronic issues in the cultural industry, such as illegal content reproduction and scalping, we have been able to implement policies boldly. As the Ministry's role and responsibilities continue to grow, I ask for ongoing attention to legislation and budgets."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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