Choi Hwi-young, the Minister nominee of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, emphasized the growth of the cultural and arts sectors in the era of AI on the 14th.
On the morning of the same day, Choi arrived at the office of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul in Jongno District for the first time, stating, "I feel a heavy sense of responsibility for being entrusted with this important position."
Choi noted, "The achievements and accomplishments our cultural and arts sectors have made so far are truly remarkable," adding, "I will strive to identify what we need to do and implement them to ensure we are making the most of this tremendous opportunity."
In particular, Choi emphasized, "I will check whether we are well-prepared in various fields such as culture, arts, sports, and tourism in anticipation of the imminent AI era."
On that day, Choi came to work driving his own Tesla in casual attire, without a tie and wearing jeans.
Choi, a former journalist, led the rapid growth of Naver in the 2000s and later founded the travel startup 'Triple', making him a prominent figure in corporations.