Meeting Asia’s Musical and Cultural Diversity on Top of K-pop at One Place

Oct 23, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST), in cooperation with the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (President PARK Chang Sik, KOFICE), will hold the 2024 Asia Song Festival x Culture Bridge Festa at Yeouido Hangang Park on October 26 and 27. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Asia Song Festival (ASF), a variety of events will be held in addition to the performances by Asian singers, including a special program revisiting the history of K-pop and interactive exhibitions.

Explore Korea This Autumn with “Fall in Korea”

Oct 21, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), is set to unveil an impressive array of over 70 fall travel itineraries. These carefully curated experiences, organized into 11 distinct themes, aim to highlight the diverse local charms of Korea and inspire citizens to venture into every corner of the country during the enchanting autumn season. To further promote domestic travel, the MCST will introduce a variety of incentives to make travel more affordable. These include public train travel events, local excursions with celebrity travel companion YEO Jin Goo, a public travelogue contest, and substantial discounts on transportation and accommodation.

Han Kang Wins First Nobel Prize in Literature for Korea

Oct 18, 2024

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), YU In Chon, expressed his congratulations and encouragement to Han Kang, the first Korean author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, during the 38th Book Day ceremony on October 11 (Friday).

"Korea Stage Festa" Welcomes Performance Art Professionals

Oct 14, 2024

Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST), YU In Chon, attended the “2024 Korea Stage Festa (KSF)” welcome event at the National Theater of Korea on Oct. 11 (Fri), to show his support for the performance arts professionals and field their opinions on the current state of play in the industry.

Selection of Winners and Awards on the 578th Anniversary of Hangeul Day

Oct 11, 2024

In celebration of the 578th anniversary of Hangeul Day, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) presented awards to the winners of the Sejong Culture Award and individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the promotion of Hangeul. This year, three individuals and one organization received the Sejong Culture Award, while thirteen individuals and two organizations were awarded for their distinguished service in promoting Hangeul. In addition, the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit was awarded to one individual, the Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit to another, Cultural Merit Medals to two, Presidential Citations to five individuals and two organizations, and Prime Minister’s Citations to four individuals.