Launch of 11 “Regional Tourism Specialized Products” to Showcase Korea’s Diverse Attractions for Foreign Tourists

Aug 13, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST), in collaboration with the Visit Korea Committee (VKC), will launch 11 new regional tourism specialized products that offer foreign tourists to experience the diverse attractions of Korea, including nature, culture, cuisine, and hiking activities across various regions.

Children Unite Through Art to Create a Dream Stage Together

Aug 12, 2024

On August 9 (Fri), Minister YU In Chon of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) attended the joint performance of the Dream Festival, held at the Alpensia Music Tent in Pyeongchang, and commended the members of the Dream Art Troupe for their outstanding performance.

Korean Language Educators across the World Gather to Develop Expertise

Aug 12, 2024

On August 6, First Vice Minister YONG Ho Seong of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) attended the opening ceremony of the “World Korean Educators Conference 2024”, where he presented the MCST Minister’s Award to the best teacher at King Sejong Institute and expressed his gratitude and encouragement to all Korean educators who are spearheading the global expansion of the Korean language and culture.

Visit to Jeju Island’s art and tourism scene, where “golden trumpets sound”

Aug 09, 2024

On Thursday, August 8, Minister YU In Chon of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) visited Jeju Island’s art and tourism scene. Attending the Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival (JIWEF) for the first time as the minister, he watched the opening performance, met representative artists from Jeju, and listened to their voices. He also visited the “Road of Patriot Hero KANG Seung Woo” and the Monument for Korean War Veterans by bicycle, showed his respects, and inspected preparations to host visitors along “Jeju Black Pork Street” during the peak season.

Experience the Charm of Hanbok: Blending Tradition and Modernity at the Hanbok Expo 2024

Aug 08, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) in collaboration with the Korea Craft & Design Foundation (President JANG Dong Kwang, KCDF) organize the Hanbok Expo 2024, Korea’s premier hanbok fair. This event will take place from August 9 (Fri) to August 12 (Mon) at the Art Hall in Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). First Vice Minister of the MCST, YONG Ho Sung, will grace the opening ceremony on August 9 (Fri) to celebrate the launch of the Hanbok Expo 2024 and offer encouragement to all those stakeholders and officials prepared the event.