Minho Kim

Minho Kim

International Cultural Relations Specialist | Public Policy Expert

Sejong City, South Korea

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About

From Sports to Arts & Design — it's a bit bittersweet to say goodbye to the Sports Industry Division, where I've shared so many great memories.

As a classic 'slow starter,' I still feel those familiar nerves standing at the gate of a new beginning. However, I am more than ready to embrace this brand-new challenge.

I'm excited to see where this journey in the Visual Arts and Design Division will lead me. Wish me luck!

Sports IndustryTourism MarketingPublic Policy

Languages

  • English (Professional Working)
  • Korean (Native or Bilingual)
  • Chinese (Elementary)

Honors & Awards

  • Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Service
  • Minister's Award for Outstanding Customer Service
  • Minister's Award for Outstanding Contribution to Expo Milano 2015
  • Minister's Award for Proactive Public Service Excellence

Career

  1. October 2021 - Present · Sejong City, South Korea

    Deputy Director

    Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

    • Leading National Visual Arts and Design Policy
    • Planned National Sports Industry Policy, R&D Strategies, and Financial Support (Funds & Loans)
    • Planned annual international cultural exchange programs with Russia, North and South America

  2. December 2020 - October 2021 · Seoul, South Korea

    Marketing Manager

    Presidential Committee on Northern Economic Cooperation, Republic of Korea

    • Strategically orchestrated comprehensive promotional campaigns for the Korean government's 'New Northern Policy,' effectively communicating its core values to domestic and international audiences while strengthening diplomatic and cultural ties

  3. October 2019 - December 2020 · Sejong City, South Korea

    Deputy Director

    Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

    • Conceptualized and led the 'Smart Museum Project' to transform public museums into resilient, digitally-enhanced spaces, ensuring public safety and enriched cultural experiences amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
    • Strategically architected and initiated a sustainable budget framework in 2020, establishing a long-term roadmap to digitalize 160 public museums and solidify the foundation for future-ready cultural infrastructure

  4. February 2006 - June 2019 · Sejong City, South Korea

    Assistant Manager

    Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

    • Strategically engineered and executed customized tourism attraction frameworks targeting the top 10 inbound markets, resulting in a historic milestone of 17 million international visitors in 2016 — the highest annual figure in South Korea's history
    • Represented the cultural sector as the lead officer in charge of Cultural Service Trade negotiations for the Korea-Peru Free Trade Agreement (FTA), ensuring the strategic integration of national cultural interests into the global trade framework
    • Facilitated the comprehensive development and operational management of the Korean Pavilion at Expo Milan 2015, successfully showcasing Korea's culinary heritage to 2 million global visitors and securing the Silver Medal (2nd Best Exhibition Award) for excellence in exhibition design and content

  5. March 2003 - October 2004 · Seoul, South Korea

    Supply Chain & Fabric Procurement Specialist

    ELAND GROUP

    • Streamlined the procurement process by providing specialized fabrics and color palettes tailored to the specific technical requirements of designers at a leading children's apparel company

  6. May 1999 - August 2001 · Seoul, South Korea

    Public Safety & Infrastructure Compliance Officer

    Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Republic of Korea

    • Operated precision weighing equipment to identify and mitigate risks of road deterioration, contributing to the proactive maintenance and safety of urban transportation networks, rather than serving in the military

  7. April 1999 - May 1999 · Gongju, South Chungcheong, South Korea

    Private Recruit

    Ministry of National Defense, Republic of Korea

    • Basic Military Training

Education

The University of Queensland

Master of Governance and Public Policy

July 2022 - June 2024

Handong Global University

Bachelor's degree, Management and Economics

March 1996 - February 2003

Yanbian University of Science & Technology

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

March 2002 - July 2002

Highlights

Smart Museum Project

Conceptualized and led a nationwide initiative to transform public museums into digitally-enhanced, resilient spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic, establishing a roadmap to digitalize 160 public museums.

Korean Pavilion, Expo Milano 2015

Directed the development and operation of the Korean Pavilion, showcasing Korea's culinary heritage to 2 million visitors and winning the Silver Medal (2nd Best Exhibition Award).

Korea-Peru FTA Cultural Service Trade Negotiation

Served as lead officer representing the cultural sector in trade negotiations, integrating national cultural interests into the Korea-Peru Free Trade Agreement.

Press

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (mcst.go.kr) official press releases

Contact

minoses@gmail.com

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