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The Korean Sports Council has decided to appoint a candidate with strong administrative expertise as its new Secretary-General.
On the 28th, the Korean Sports Council announced that it has designated Kim Dae-nyeon, currently serving as Election Supervisor Moon Wi-won-hoe (Chairman) of the council, as its new Secretary-General.
The designate, Kim Dae-nyeon, held various positions including Public Relations Officer and Election Liaison Suwon Director, Management Bureau Chief, Gi Hoek-gwan-ri (Head), and Deputy Secretary-General at the National Election Commission before rising to the position of Secretary-General (Minister-level) in November 2016. This marks the first time a former minister-level public official has been appointed as Secretary-General of the Korean Sports Council. During his tenure, he oversaw the management of the 19th presidential election and the 7th nationwide simultaneous local elections. Until his retirement in September 2018, he carried out practical work across all areas of public institutional investor operations, including organizational planning, budget and personnel management, external cooperation, and education and training. He is recognized for his strong ability to balance conflicting interests while steadily leading a large organization.
In addition, the designate served as the 41st and 42nd President of the Korean Sports Council Seon Geo-un-yeong (Chairman) and led the Geoje Island Opening Ceremony Seon Wi-won-hoe (Chairman), participating in the council's institutional improvement process over an extended period. As an external appointee who deeply understands the council’s organizational structure, decision-making procedures, the realities faced by member organizations, and broader issues within the sports community, he is expected to begin his duties immediately upon assuming office.
The Korean Sports Council expects that Kim, leveraging his administrative expertise and mediation skills gained through public service, will enhance transparency and accountability in organizational operations while strengthening communication with member organizations and the sports field. The council also anticipates that he will play a crucial role in stably establishing the sports administration system and driving the council’s transformation and innovation without delay.
Yoo Seung-min (Chairman) stated, "Kim Dae-nyeon, the designate, possesses proven administrative capabilities honed through years of public service, and has deeply understood both the organization and the field through his long collaboration with the Korean Sports Council." He added, "We expect him to play a significant role in developing the council into a more transparent and trusted organization, and in faithfully reflecting diverse voices from the sports field into policies and administration."
The Korean Sports Council plans to formally appoint the new Secretary-General following pre-appointment consultations with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and approval by the board of directors, in accordance with relevant regulations.
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