Seong Eun Kim Appointed Director of Nam June Paik Art Center in Yongin

Seong Eun Kim has been named the new director of the Nam June Paik Art Center (NJPAC) in Yongin, South Korea, as announced on 18 December 2019. She aims to lead the institution with a holistic museum approach, focusing on art historical and transdisciplinary research related to Nam June Paik and media art. Kim plans to integrate this research into broader museum practices while experimenting with innovative curatorial methods to transform NJPAC into a space for public gathering and community engagement. In her statement, she expressed excitement about building on the center's reputation as Korea's sole public museum specializing in media art and dedicated to Paik's legacy. Kim intends to continue existing projects with the team and launch new initiatives to unlock untapped potential, describing NJPAC as an evolving institution filled with Paikian energy.