Kim Eui-gwang, director of the Mokin Museum, has been elected as the 13th president of the Korean Museum Association.
The association announced on October 26 that Kim was elected during a special general meeting held at the National Museum of Korea. He will serve a four-year term starting in 2027.
Kim has previously held positions as president of the Korean Association of Private Museums and the Seoul Museum Council. He currently serves as an auditor for the International Council of Museums Korea (ICOM KOREA) and as a director for the National Trust Cultural Heritage Fund.
In his acceptance remarks, Kim stated, “I will dedicate myself to enhancing the status of museums and art galleries in our country and to cultural development. I will work to strengthen the association's capabilities and promote the revitalization of museums and art galleries.”
Established in 1976, the Korean Museum Association contributes to fostering cooperative relationships and institutional protections among museums and art galleries both domestically and internationally, playing a vital role in the cultural development of museums and galleries in South Korea.
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