Kim Dae-yeon sworn in as new Secretary-General of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee: "An organization trusted by the public... creating an environment where staff, member organizations, and sports fields can work without worry"

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The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (President Yoo Seung-min) held Kim Dae-yeon's swearing-in ceremony on the 12th at 2:30 p.m. in the main conference room on the 13th floor of Seoul Olympic Hall.

Secretary-General Kim was appointed following prior consultations with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and approval by the board of directors. His term is two years (the 12th, 2026 to the 11th, 2028).

The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee introduced Secretary-General Kim as "a public official with over 30 years of experience who previously served as Secretary-General of the National Election Commission at the ministerial level," and added that this marks the first time a former minister-level official has taken on the role of Secretary-General of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee.

It further noted that he "has participated in institutional improvements within the sports committee while serving as the 41st and 42nd President of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee alongside Seon Geo-un-yeong (Chairman) and former Geoje Mayor Seon Wi-won-hoe (Chairman)."

The swearing-in ceremony on this day was attended by Yoo Seung-min (Chairman) and other officials and staff of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, proceeding in the order of: welcome remarks by the president, acceptance speech, presentation of appointment certificate, and commemorative photo session.

In his welcome address, Yoo Seung-min (Chairman) stated, "Secretary-General Kim possesses proven administrative capabilities and has worked alongside the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee for years, gaining a deeper understanding of both the organization and its operations than anyone else. We expect him to play a solid role in helping the sports committee evolve into a more transparent and trusted organization."

In his acceptance speech, Secretary-General Kim said, "I feel the heavy responsibility of serving as Secretary-General of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, which represents South Korea's sports," and added, "I will do my part to help establish the committee as an organization trusted by the public and create an environment where staff, member organizations, and sports fields can work without worry."

Secretary-General Kim will begin his official duties starting with communication with internal members, including labor unions, followed by collaboration with member organizations, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the National Assembly.

The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee announced that it plans to "stably establish the sports administration system based on Secretary-General Kim's administrative expertise and coordination capabilities, and proceed with change and innovation without delay."

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