South Korea appoints Choi Byung-hwan as gambling commission chairman
South Korea’s Prime Minister appointed Choi Byung-hwan chairman of the National Gambling Control Commission on 21 April 2026, and he took office on 28 April. In his inaugural address, Choi said the commission would prioritise consumer protection while supporting the gambling sector’s development; the commission’s new members will serve from 21 April 2026 to 20 April 2029.
The appointment sets leadership and stated priorities for South Korea’s gambling oversight commission for a three-year term.