Lee Sang-hyun, a third-generation member of LS Group and CEO of Taein Co., took office as chair of the Cultural Heritage National Trust under the Korea Heritage Service on the 26th. The term is three years.
The new chair said, "Cultural heritage is a precious asset that holds the history and spirit of our community," adding, "Based on experience built in the culture and sports field, we will expand conservation activities for cultural heritage together with the public and further solidify our standing as a trusted public-interest institution."
The new chair is a maternal grandson of the late Koo Tae-Hwoi, honorary chair of LS Cable & System. Lee unearthed the first photo of a Dokdo boundary post marked under Japanese rule and donated it to The Academy of Korean Studies (AKS), and repatriated and exhibited independence fighter An Jung-geun's calligraphy "Green Bamboo," working to raise awareness of the value of cultural heritage.
Lee has also continued social contribution activities, such as supporting cultural and sports activities for youth with disabilities. Lee also served as chair of the National Chorus of Korea and president of the Korea Cycling Federation.
The Cultural Heritage National Trust is a special corporation established under the "National Trust Act on Cultural Heritage and Natural Environment." Since 2007, it has carried out public- interest projects to conserve, manage, and utilize cultural heritage based on voluntary public participation and support.