[Korea.net News, Culture / Events, March 13 2008] Former IT minister takes charge of Incheon City Expo

Former Information and Communication Minister Chin Dae-je starts his work as chairman of Incheon City Expo Organizing Committee.

Chin, who replaces outgoing chairman Kang Dong-suk, a former construction minister, co-chairs the organizing committee with Incheon City Mayor Ahn Sang-soo.

"Incheon is leading the country’s efforts to become an East Asian center and I feel so glad that I can contribute to the efforts through preparing for the city expo to be held in Incheon," Chin said in his inauguration speech Wednesday (Mar. 12).