Celloist Jang Hanna Reports Over $5.6 Million in Assets; BOK Governor Shin Declares $5.9 Million

Jang Hanna, a globally recognized cellist and conductor now serving as president of the Seoul Arts Center, has reported personal assets totaling over 7.8 billion won (approximately $5.6 million USD).

Her wealth declaration highlights significant holdings, including a cello and its bow valued at an impressive 1.37 billion won ($980,000 USD). She also possesses a Steinway piano worth 133 million won ($95,000 USD). Jang's real estate holdings include an apartment in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam, valued at 1.28 billion won ($915,000 USD).

In a separate declaration, Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song reported total assets of approximately 8.24 billion won ($5.9 million USD). His wealth is primarily composed of real estate, including an apartment in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam, valued at 1.5 billion won ($1.07 million USD), and an office unit in Jongno-gu valued at 1.8 billion won ($1.28 million USD), along with substantial bank deposits.

These figures were disclosed as part of the government's regular asset disclosure for public officials. Other officials also reported significant assets, including Kim Kyung-bae, president of the Korea Craft and Design Promotion Agency, with 2.23 billion won, and Jeon Woo-yong, chairman of the King Sejong Institute Foundation, with 1.93 billion won. In contrast, Hwang Gyo-ik, president of the Korea Culture and Tourism Institute, declared 56.65 million won, despite owning an apartment valued at 830 million won but carrying over 1.32 billion won in debt.