The Cultural Heritage Administration announced on June 11 that Bae Min-seong, 59, has been appointed as the new director of the National Palace Museum. His term will last for two years.
Bae, a native of Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province, graduated from Chungnam National University with a degree in statistics and holds a master's degree in architectural engineering from Mokwon University.
He has held various positions within the former Cultural Heritage Administration, including director of information management, head of policy coordination, and head of the tangible cultural heritage division. He later served as the head of the cultural heritage policy division at the Cultural Heritage Administration.
The National Palace Museum showcases royal cultural artifacts that reflect the records, culture, and daily life of the Joseon Dynasty, which lasted over 500 years.
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