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lot of attention is being paid to when and where to meet the works of the so-called Lee Kun-hee collection, which includes national treasure-class cultural properties and world-class artworks.

With this news, I will talk about issues related to cultural sports with the first seat at Nightline and Hwang-hee, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.




Q. When will I be able to see the'Lee Kun-hee Collection'?



[Hwang-hee/Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism: I will not be able to collect and exhibit all together in July this year, but each will make a special exhibition hall at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, and will show it to the public. And now next April is the 1st anniversary, the 1st anniversary of donation. In this case, we also plan to bring together the entire collection in one space and present the Lee Kun-hee collection donated by the late Chairman Lee Kun-hee to the public.]



Q. The 100th day of inauguration… What did you feel at the scene?



[Hwanghee/Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism: In fact, the administration is the executive power. The decision is made by the sovereign people. Indeed, in this aspect, as the Ministry of Culture and Sports said, the scope is so wide. Then, due to the corona, the damage is so great, especially because it is a ministry that has a strong national enjoyment aspect. Of course we have to communicate because of these parts. Also, when the government's policy falls into the field, there are so many different fields, so if the Ministry of Culture and Sports is a service, then the creative field, and now mainly the public enjoyment, it is a wide field. . In that sense, I think communication is very important.]



Q. A content powerhouse… What is your strategy for market expansion?



[Hwang-hee/Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism: Now, it's mainly about enhancing the competitiveness by increasing creative activities.

In addition, there is a part that naturally broadens the aspect of people's enjoyment, and most importantly, it is very important to form a market in order to secure sustainability.

So, by focusing on these three areas, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Culture is contemplating the aspects where our Korean Wave can be further strengthened and expanded.

I also plan to announce it to the public around July as it is a cultural power project.]




Q. Two months ahead of the Tokyo Olympics...

How are you ready?



[Hwanghee/Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism: There are players who are waiting for 4 years, but I hope that it goes well.

In that regard, we are conclusively thinking that we will do the Olympics, and we are fully prepared.

First, I'm checking the quarantine section very carefully at Jincheon Athlete's Village.

After that, all athletes and officials, especially those who report on the media, all started vaccination.

In addition, when the Olympics are held, the general situation, the crisis management response manual, etc., are also carefully checked.

I am preparing well.

At the same time, North Korea decided to absent due to coronavirus.

I heard that this is not officially notified to the IOC.

So, maybe there is some hope, like a joint position with North Korea.

In one or two events, I also have the expectation that there will be some opportunities such as forming a single team.]




Q. What policy will you focus on in the future?



[Hwanghee / Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism: We are now aware that culture is the most important value of our society as we suffer from coronavirus. Unfortunately, these fields of culture and arts have high social value and high effect of being linked to industrial value, but there is a slight lack of support from any government finances. So, based on these social values, various efforts are being made to prepare these grounds for the government to invest its finances. At the same time, in relation to culture and arts, we are carrying out various support activities such as expanding the enjoyment of the people, forming a market, and then enabling creative activities more freely. Tourism also restores international tourism relations and is well prepared for smart tourism and other competitive areas of Korea.]