Hanbok Expo 2022 Opens from Aug 25 to 28 at COEX Seoul

Aug 23, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) together with the Korea Craft & Design Foundation (President KIM Tae Hoon, KDCF) will host Hanbok[1] Expo 2022 at COEX D 2 Hall, Seoul, from August 25 (Thur) to 28 (Sun). The Hanbok Expo is the one and only Hanbok Exhibition that invites people who want to enjoy the charm of Korean traditional costume. Marking the 5th year, Hanbok Expo 2022 sells attractive Hanbok products from 74 companies at a discount price of up to 80%, and exhibits Hanbok, including accessories made by SONG Ga-in (Korean singer and the ambassador of Hanbok), pieces from contest winners, Hanbok-style school uniforms, and Hanbok as work clothes. There are plenty of opportunities for visitors to experience, including making and wearing Hanbok.

Minister PARK Bo Gyoon Met with IPC President to Discuss on Social Inclusion through Para Sports

Aug 22, 2022

The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism PARK Bo Gyoon met with the President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Andrew PARSONS at the National Museum of Korea on August 18 (Thur) and discussed on Para sports including social inclusion vision through Sports and showed strong commitment to continue cooperation with IPC on Para Sports.

MCST to Discuss the Strategy of Recovering Korea Tourism Industry for Post Pandemic Era

Aug 18, 2022

The Second Vice Minister (CHO Yong-man) of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) will visit the “11th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting” in Bangkok, Thailand on August 19 (Fri) to present on the Korea’s strategy on recovering Tourism industry after the Pandemic. After the presentation by the Vice Minister CHO, a joint statement will be adopted for the future tourism for Asia Pacific region.

[Exclusive Interview] Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism PARK Bo Gyoon -Sisa Journal (Issue 1711)

Aug 18, 2022

[Exclusive Interview] Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism PARK Bo Gyoon Unveiling the blueprint for turning the Blue House into a multipurpose Culture Complex this fall “Returning artworks to the people, which used to be exclusively accessible by only a few in power” “The New Blue House will be ready in fall…to emerge as Korea’s representative landmark.” “It is not to simply reproduce a small model of the former Governor-General’s residence of Joseon, but to feature the former presidential office amidst our turbulent history.” “I positively support the game industry… public opinion matters above all in determining whether to exempt BTS from active military duty.”

Fostering K-Culture through Books and Building a Cultural Powerhouse through Publishing

Aug 17, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) announced 2022-2026 Publishing Industry Promotion Plan on August 1 (Mon). Under the goal of “Fostering K-Culture through Books and Building a Cultural Powerhouse through Publishing,” the plan sets out the direction of the government’s efforts to support the publishing industry for the next five years. Specifically, the Promotion Plan defines four strategies and twelve tasks designed to boost the industry’s growth by increasing demand and innovation.