Yu In-chon
Yu In-chon | |
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| File:Yu In-chon 20250118.jpg Yu in 2025 | |
| Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism | |
| In office 7 October 2023 – 31 July 2025 | |
| President | Yoon Suk Yeol Lee Jae Myung |
| Prime Minister | Han Duck-soo Lee Ju-ho (acting) Kim Min-seok |
| Preceded by | Park Bo-gyoon |
| Succeeded by | Choi Hwi-Young |
| In office 29 February 2008 – 26 January 2011 | |
| President | Lee Myung-bak |
| Prime Minister | Han Seung-soo Chung Un-chan Kim Hwang-sik |
| Succeeded by | Choung Byoung-gug |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 March 1951[1] Wanju County, North Jeolla Province, South Korea[1] |
| Party | Non-partisan |
| Spouse |
Kang Hye-kyung (m. 1984) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Chung-Ang University (BA, MA) |
| Signature | File:Yu In-chon signature.svg |
| Yu In-chon | |
| Hangul | 유인촌 |
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| Hanja | 柳仁村 |
| RR | Yu Inchon |
| MR | Yu Inch'on |
Yu In-chon (Korean: 유인촌, born 20 March 1951) is a South Korean actor who served as the minister of culture, sports and tourism[3][4] from 2008 to 2011 and from 2023 to 2025. He was formerly the special presidential adviser on culture and sports.[5]
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Yu In-chon was born in Wanju County, North Jeolla Province, South Korea in 1951.[1] He graduated with the bachelor degree in theater and film from Chung-Ang University.[6]
Acting career
[edit | edit source]Although Yu started his career as a TV actor, his fondness of play led him to found Yu Theater in the Gangnam area of Seoul, April 1999.[7]
Political career
[edit | edit source]In 2004, he became the representative of the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture under the Seoul Metropolitan Government, which leads the city's cultural policy, thanks to his friendship with then-Mayor Lee Myung-bak.[8]
When the Live Music Camp incident occurred in 2005, at the time mayor of Seoul, Lee Myung-bak suggested that Hongdae concerts be regulated by authorities.[9] At this time, Yu In-chon had a good understanding of the college culture, so he took Lee Myung-bak to the club 'Drug' and said, 'Oh! Brothers' rock performance together and defended the club culture, thanks to this, Lee Myung-bak, who was about to wipe out the clubs, changed his mind, and he dismissed it as saying he would not do it himself.[10]
He became Minister of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in the Lee Myung-bak administration in 2008.[11]
On July 21, 2011, President Lee nominated Yu In-chon as the Special Presidential Adviser on Culture and Sports.[12]
On July 6, 2023, Yoon Suk Yeol nominated Yu In-chon as the Special Presidential Adviser on Culture and Sports.[5][13]
On September 13, 2023, President Yoon nominated Yu In-chon as a candidate for Minister of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[14]
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism (2023–2025)
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As part of the restructuring in early 2024, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism closed the Korean Culture and Information Service, which had a history of more than 50 years, and established a dedicated office within the ministry. In addition, the ministry decided to gradually expand the role of King Sejong Institute, a Korean language learning institution.[15] He was succeeded by Choi Hwi-Young.[16][17]
Filmography
[edit | edit source]Films
[edit | edit source]- Chastity (정조 Jeongjo), 1979
- Painful Maturity (아픈 성숙 Nan moleugessne), 1980
- A Battle Journal (종군수첩 Jonggun sucheob), 1981
- The Tree Blooming with Love (사랑이 꽃피는 나무 Salang-e kkochpineun namu), 1981
- The Lover of a Friend (친구애인 Chingu-ein), 1982
- The Foolish Woman (바보스러운 여자 Baboseureowun yeoja), 1983
- Rose Woman (장미부인 Jangmi buin), 1983
- Born on February 30th (2wol 30ilsaeng), 1983
- Reminiscent Flame (불의 회상 Bul-ui hoesang), 1984
- Agada (아가다 Agada), 1984
- Invited People (초대받은 성웅들 Chodaebadeun seongwungdeul), 1984
- Diary of King Yeonsan (연산일기 Yeonsan-ilgi), 1987
- Flower Blooms Even on a Windy Day (Barambuneun nal-e-do kkoch-eun pigo), 1987
- 0.917 (영점구일칠 Yeongjeomguchilil), 1987
- Aje Aje Bara Aje (아제아제 바라아제), 1989
- Honeymoon (밀월 Milwol), 1989
- Kim's War (김의 전쟁 Gim-ui jeonjaeng), 1992[18]
- Change (체인지 Che-inji), 1996
- Firebird (Bulsae 불새), 1997)[18]
- Doctor K (닥터K 1999)
- Sky Blue (원더풀데이즈 Wondeopeul Daei-jeu; 2003)
- Possible Changes (가능한 변화들 Ganeung-han byeonhwa-deul; 2004)[19]
TV dramas
[edit | edit source]- Gangnam Family (1974)
- Country Diary (1980)[18]
- Love and Truth (1984)
- Firebird (1987)
- The Years Of Ambition (1990–1991) - Park Hyung-seop,[20] inspired by Lee Myung-bak[3]
- Mr. Jeongdeun (1992)
- Sunrise Peak (1992)
- Goblin is Going (1994)
- Bird, Bird, Blue Bird (1994)
- Jang Nok-su (1995)[18]
- When the Salmon Comes Back (1996)
- Third Man (1997)
- The Three Kims Period (1998) - Kim Dae-jung[21]
- Confession (2002)
- Royal Story: Jang Hui-bin (2002–03) - Lee Hang
Theater
[edit | edit source]| Year | English title | Korean title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Jesus Christ Superstar | 지저스 크라이스트 수퍼스타 | Pontius Pilate | [22] |
| 1981 | Evita | 에비타 | Juan Perón | [23] |
| 1981 | Hamlet | 햄릿 | Hamlet | [18] |
| 1983 | The Merchant of Venice | 베니스의 상인 | Bassanio | [24] |
| 1983 | Macbeth | 맥베스 | [8] | |
| 1994 | The Taming of the Shrew | 말괄량이 길들이기 | Petruchio | [25] |
| 1995 | Problematic Human, Yeonsan | 문제적 인간, 연산 | Yeonsangun | [18] |
| 1996 | Faust | 파우스트 | Devil | [18] |
| 1996 | Padam, Padam, Padam | 빠담, 빠담, 빠담 | Le Pré | [18] |
| 1997 | Taxi Driver | 택시드리벌 | [18] | |
| 1997 | Kholstomer | 홀스또메르 | Kholstomer | [18] |
| 1997 | King Lear | 리어왕 | [25] | |
| 1999 | Hamlet | 햄릿 | Hamlet[26] | [7] |
| 2015 | Pericles | 페리클레스 | Gauer, Old Pericles | [25] |
| 2022 | Hamlet | 햄릿 | Claudius | [27] |
Documentaries
[edit | edit source]- Conversations with the Past (역사스페셜)[18]
Awards
[edit | edit source]- 1980, the 16th PaekSang Arts Awards : TV부문 신인상 (안국동 아씨(MBC))
- 1986, the 22nd PaekSang Arts Awards : TV부문 인기상 (첫사랑(MBC))
- 1987, the 23rd PaekSang Arts Awards : TV부문 연기상 (불새(MBC))
- 1988, the 24th PaekSang Arts Awards : 영화부문 인기상 (연산일기)
- 1990, the 26th PaekSang Arts Awards : TV부문 인기상
- 1991, the 27th PaekSang Arts Awards : TV부문 연기상 (야망의 세월(KBS2))
- 1992, the 28th PaekSang Arts Awards : 영화부문 연기상 (김의 전쟁)
- 1993, the 29th PaekSang Arts Awards : TV부문 인기상 (일출봉(MBC))
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External links
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- Best Actor Paeksang Arts Award (film) winners
- Best Actor Paeksang Arts Award (television) winners
- Best New Actor for MBC Drama Awards winners
- 1951 births
- Living people
- Male actors from Jeonju
- South Korean male actors
- Chung-Ang University alumni
- Academic staff of Chung-Ang University
- Culture ministers of South Korea
- South Korean actor-politicians
- Best Actor Paeksang Arts Award (theatre) winners
- Best New Actor Paeksang Arts Award (television) winners