Kim Dae-hyun, the second vice minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, actively supports sports, public health, and international sports to improve treatment to increase the self-esteem of sports leaders

Sep 18, 2025

Kim Dae-hyun, the second vice minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), expressed a strong will to establish a fair sports culture.

Vice Minister Kim, who was appointed on the 13th of last month, held his first meeting with the sports reporters at a restaurant in Yeouido, Seoul, on the morning of the 18th and declared the will of fair sports. Vice Minister Kim is a sports, tourism, and media expert who has experienced the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Policy Director, International Sports Director, 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Organizing Committee Cultural Event Director, dispatched to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), and Media Director. At the time of the Park Geun Hye government, he led the four major sports centers and the revision of the sports organization election law, showing strong work momentum.

Vice Minister Kim, who is a self-proclaimed `sportsman' in his own words, conveyed the true feelings of Sports Friendly through his remarks. "1m86 physique. He is also recognized as a sportsman by his appearance, and he also worked for the organizing committee of the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics Hosting Committee. When I was in elementary school, I was a track and field swimmer and became a sports administrator. He confessed his feelings, "'It feels like I'm back in my hometown.'" Vice Minister Kim then expressed his firm commitment to fair sports, strengthening daily sports for public health, and supporting international sports.

As if he was conscious of the recent violence and corruption incidents in the skating and ssireum industries "If violence or corruption occurs even after performing in sports, everything will be buried. The basic value of sports is fairness and I will strive for fair sports. He said, "I went to the Sports Ethics Center first as my first step since taking office." Even when asked by reporters about the will of fair sports, "It is firm. When I was the director of the sports policy department, I launched the sports four major corruption reporting center"After the sports ethics center was incorporated, there were about 10 employees at first, but now it has more than 50 employees and over 10 billion budget." Five years have passed, but it is still in its infancy. As time goes by, the sports ethics center is also gaining know-how. We are filling up because of a lack of budget personnel", he explained. "There were many cases where sports organizations baked their arms inside and disposed of them with cotton balls. It granted the sports ethics center the right to request a retrial. If the decision of the Sports and Fair Trade Commission is deemed too weak, there is a way for reconsideration that can be requested ex officio or requested from sports organizations. We have prepared a device to complement what had ended up in one step with double and triple measures and to punish the worker." Vice Minister Kim then emphasized "Sports Pursuing Health"There are 75 National Physical Fitness Certification Centers nationwide now. We will create a system that measures the physical strength of the people by age and receives physical strength certification and links it with insurance. I will try to make sure that sports contribute to the health of the people.' He also expressed his willingness to support international sports for next year, which will be the "Mega Sports Year". "There are many international sports events this year and next year. The IPC General Assembly in September will be followed by the WADA General Assembly at the end of the year, the Milan Olympics and Paralympics next year, and the Nagoya and Asian Games. We will provide support in international sports to make good results and entertain the people through elite sports that we enjoy"I promised.

Vice Minister Kim, who came back as the second vice minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism after voluntary retirement last year after working as a high-ranking public official such as the head of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said, `I did not know that I would become. I'm a civilian and I made a comebackIt is rare that both the 1st and 2nd vice ministers were former public officials. He worked for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for 32 years. The role of the vice minister is a position that requires administrative expertise and has its own ideas. My strength is to link brilliant ideas into policy. We will do our best to achieve results and contribute to establishing the framework and direction of the policy that should be taken for five years. I will be solid and creative at the same time,' he promised.

It sent a positive signal on improving relations with the Korea Football Association and the Korea Sports Council, which had been strained until early this year. "Even at home, there are big houses and small houses. What would be good if we didn't get along. The same goes for government organizations. I am sorry to the public for showing the audit, request for disposition, and lawsuits taking place between the big house and the small house. We have to deal with it well through dialogue and turn it into a good atmosphere." "However, the people hold the key. We are civil servants who administer according to the will of the people. You can't just walk against what the people oppose. We will figure out what is the most desirable method and where the will of the people is,' he added. Asked what kind of conversation he had with Chairman Yoo Seung Min of the Korea Sports Association the previous day, Vice Minister Kim, who reportedly had a close conversation with Chairman Yoo Seung Min, said, `I have been like an older brother and a younger brother for a long time. Please understand that we met and talked comfortably."

Vice Minister Kim also expressed his strong will to improve the treatment of sports leaders. "There is a problem with receiving the same salary in the first year and the 20th year. Can the private and sergeant be treated the same way. Who wants to do it for a long time. Above all, it is a matter of self-esteem. There should be compensation for one's career," he stressed. Since the transition to the salary system has a large budget problem right now, there should be measures to increase self-esteem as well as respect for careers, even if it is a 'differential service allowance'. This part was also communicated with the National Assembly and the Ministry of Economy and Finance at the Budget and Accounts Committee. I see it positively. This year's budget is over, but we will work harder for the rest of this year and prepare closely next year. We will actively consider ways to save the self-esteem of field sports leaders,' he promised.

Vice Minister Kim also expressed his feelings by visiting the site of the National Sports Museum (to be opened next year), which was promoted and confirmed when he was the director of sports policy the previous day. "I was proud to think that I am now seeing the fruits of the seeds sown more than 10 years ago." Will he serve as a vice minister for 5 years or 10 years. It makes sense to start a good policy for now. In the field of physical education and tourism, I thought that even if I couldn't see the light of my time right now, it means a lot to start."

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.