The Blue House Becomes a Must-See Attraction for International Tourists

Apr 28, 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) announced that there has been a clear increase in the number of visitors to Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House) since March, following a seasonal dip during the winter months. Notably, the number of international visitors has recently spiked, and their proportion among overall visitors has increased significantly.

Properly Introducing Korean Culture and History to the World

Apr 28, 2023

The Korean Culture and Information Service (Director KIM Jang Ho, KOCIS) announced that the 15th Friends of Korea held an inauguration ceremony on April 27 (Thur) at the KOCIS Center (10th floor of the Korean Press Center) and officially started its activities for the year.

Let's enjoy "Blue House, Where the Feast of Shiny Spring Blooms," with a rich symphony of performance, art, and culture

Apr 19, 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) will showcase a diverse range of cultural performances that combine traditional and modern, Eastern and Western influences, entitled “Where the Feast of Shiny Spring Blooms,” in collaboration with national performing arts groups and public organizations, such as the National Gugak Center, the Korean Traditional Performing Arts Foundation, the National Theater of Korea, the Korea National Opera, and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation. It starts with a traditional performance on April 21 and runs through June with puppet shows and dance performances at the Blue House, welcoming all guests.

Foreigners in Korea Enjoy the Taste, Style, and Relaxation of K-Culture with Their Five Senses

Apr 18, 2023

Foreigners living in Korea, including resident foreign journalists and diplomatic envoys, can enjoy the taste, style, and relaxation of K-culture through Korean food, K-performances, and virtual stage experiences with their five senses. The Korean Culture and Information Service (Director KIM Jang Ho, KOCIS) and the Korea International Broadcasting Foundation (KIBF, Arirang TV) will present the “K-Culture Sensory Satisfaction: Taste, Style and Relaxation” program five times this year, starting from April 13 (Thur), to provide a wide range of K-Culture experiences for foreigners living in Korea.

“Making Golden Week a Turning Point for Inbound Recovery”: Intensive K-Tourism Marketing in 5 Japanese Cities

Apr 18, 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) is set to host a “K-Tourism Roadshow” targeting Japan’s Golden Week in five Japanese cities—Tokyo, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Osaka—from April 14 (Fri) to 30 (Sun). At the beginning of Korea’s tourism visit marketing on April 14 (Fri), Minister PARK Bo Gyoon acted as a “K-Tourism Salesperson” to promote K-tourism to Japanese consumers in Tokyo. “Following the historical achievements of President YOON Suk Yeol’s visit to Japan, we will revitalize tourism exchanges to bring the two countries closer through travel. In particular, as Korea is the most popular overseas travel destination for Japan’s Generation Z, we will make this event a turning point for inbound tourism recovery using the unparalleled power of K-culture,” Minister PARK said.