Career
He is the Minister of Culture of the Republic of China since 23 January 2015 and previously acted as acting minister since 8 December 2014. Hung received his bachelor"s degree in history from Tamkang University. He went on to earn his master"s and doctoral degrees in East Asian Studies from National Chengchi University.
Hung has taught at several universities, such as Taipei National University of the Arts, Ming Chuan University, Tunghai University and Fo Guang University.
He also served as a cultural official for the Taipei County Government. Premier Mao Chi-kuo did not accept Hung"s offer.