Yu In-chon

Yu In-chon (, born 20 March 1951) is a South Korean actor who served as the minister of culture, sports and tourism from 2008 to 2011 and from 2023 to 2025. He was formerly the special presidential adviser on culture and sports.

Early life and education Yu In-chon was born in Wanju County, North Jeolla Province, South Korea in 1951.

Acting career 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.

Political career 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.

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. 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.

He became Minister of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in the Lee Myung-bak administration in 2008.

On July 21, 2011, President Lee nominated Yu In-chon as the Special Presidential Adviser on Culture and Sports.

On July 6, 2023, Yoon Suk Yeol nominated Yu In-chon as the Special Presidential Adviser on Culture and Sports.

On September 13, 2023, President Yoon nominated Yu In-chon as a candidate for Minister of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism (2023–2025)

Minister Yu met with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and the Holy See. 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. He was succeeded by Choi Hwi-Young.

Filmography Films 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 , 1989 Honeymoon (밀월 Milwol), 1989 Kim's War (김의 전쟁 Gim-ui jeonjaeng), 1992 Change (체인지 Che-inji), 1996 Firebird (Bulsae 불새), 1997)

TV dramas Gangnam Family (1974) (1980) inspired by Lee Myung-bak Confession (2002) Royal Story: Jang Hui-bin (2002–03) - Lee Hang

Theater YearEnglish titleKorean title Role 1980 Jesus Christ Superstar 지저스 크라이스트 수퍼스타 Pontius Pilate 1981 Evita 에비타 Juan Perón 1981 Hamlet 햄릿 Hamlet 1983 Macbeth 맥베스 1995 Problematic Human, Yeonsan 문제적 인간, 연산 Yeonsangun

Documentaries Conversations with the Past

Awards 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))