Cultural Foundation, he also has supported various efforts to promote creative works in the fields of journalism, science, culture and society. Personal life Hong Seok-hyun's father is Hong Jin-ki, a former minister of justice, chief executive officer of Joongang Broadcasting Station and president of Joongang Ilbo; as well as an identified Chinilpa. Hong Seok-hyun is the brother-in-law of Lee Kun-hee, the current chairman of Samsung Group. Lee Kun-hee is married to Hong's sister Hong Ra-hee. References External links Report on Hong's appointment to the WAN presidency Ohmynews interview with Hong Global Partnership & MOU J-Global Forum World Culture Open Yumin Cultural Foundation Film Premier of “The Arch of Enlightenment” Prince’s Charities Yumin Awards 1949 births Living people Ambassadors of South Korea to the United States South Korean Roman Catholics Kyunggi High School alumni Seoul National University alumni South Korean diplomats Stanford University alumni