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Hyundai Card Vice Chairman Chung Tae-young Named Honorary Trustee of New York’s MoMA

Hyundai Card Vice Chairman Chung Tae-young has been appointed an Honorary Trustee of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, recognizing his longstanding contributions to strengthening cultural ties between Korea and the global art community.Hyundai Card announced the appointment on Nov. 9, highlighting Chung’s more than two decades of efforts to promote Korean contemporary art…

Hyundai Card Vice Chairman Chung Tae-young has been appointed an Honorary Trustee of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, a recognition of his decades-long efforts to strengthen cultural ties between Korea and the global art community. Hyundai Card has supported over 100 exhibitions and cultural programs in partnership with MoMA, including the museum's inaugural sponsorships of its media and performance programs following its 2019 renovation.

Chung's appointment highlights Hyundai Card's commitment to expanding MoMA's presence in Korea and introducing Korean audiences to internationally acclaimed artists and exhibitions. The museum's director, Christophe Cherix, praised Chung for his contributions to expanding MoMA's presence in Korea and fostering closer connections between the Korean art community and MoMA's international network.

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