Background
Kim, Soon Kyu was born on February 15, 1947 in Kyongsangbuk-do Uisong, Republic of Korea.
Kim, Soon Kyu was born on February 15, 1947 in Kyongsangbuk-do Uisong, Republic of Korea.
Diploma, Kookmin University, 1983. Postgraduate in cultural policy, New York University, 1995.
With Minister of Culture and Information, 1971-1981. Director for 2nd Region Korea Overseas Information Service, 1981-1983. Information attache Embassy of Korea in New York, 1983-1985, Embassy of Korea, Kenya, 1985-1988.
Director for promotio division Minister of Culture and Information, 1988-1990. Director for general affairs, Cultural Policies Bureau Minister of Culture, 1990, information officer, 1990-1992, Director General Art Promo Bureau, 1992-1993, Minister of Culture and Sports, 1993-1995, Director General Cultural Policies Bureau, 1995-1997, Director General Planning and Management Bureau, 1997-1998, Minister Culture and Tourism, 1998-1999, 2nd vice-minister, since 1999. Member Korea Cultural and Industrial Promotion Commission, Minister of Culture and Tourism, since 1999.
Three children.