Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-young Sends Congratulatory Message to ISU President Kim Jae-youl on Re-election

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-young sent a congratulatory message on June 12 to Kim Jae-youl, president of the International Skating Union (ISU), on his successful re-election.
Minister Choi shared the content of the message on social media today, stating, "Since being elected as the first non-European president in ISU history in 2022, you have led a great transformation in the global skating community through bold innovations that keep pace with the changing sports environment." He added, "You have enhanced fairness, the lifeblood of sports, by improving the short track officiating system, and implemented athlete-centered administration, such as by significantly increasing prize money for athletes."
He continued his praise, saying, "You have worked hard to expand the base of skating and led the reform of the ISU by modernizing its statutes and decision-making systems." He further noted, "This re-election is a result of the full confidence the global skating community and the sports world have in your remarkable achievements, and it is a magnificent feat that once again elevates the status of South Korean sports diplomacy, following your election as an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member earlier this year."
Furthermore, he stated, "I felt very reassured seeing you actively working across the skating rinks during the last Olympics," and added, "I look forward to you continuing to serve as a role model for the global sports community through your active engagement."
President Kim Jae-youl was elected after running as the sole candidate in the presidential election at the 60th ISU Ordinary Congress held in Tenerife, Spain, on June 12.
President Kim served as the president of the Korea Skating Union in 2011 while working as the president of Cheil Industries. Since then, he has been active as an international sports administrator, serving as vice president of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, vice president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, a member of the IOC Coordination Commission for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and an ISU Council member.
In 2022, he was elected as the first non-European president in ISU history and has since pursued marketing innovation and organizational reform.
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