The 16th Friends of Korea Embark Its Journey on March

Mar 29, 2024

On March 29 (Fri) at 2:00 p.m., the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) held the launching ceremony for the 16th term of the “Friends of Korea” at the KOCIS Center, 10F of Korea Press Center.

Attention to Youth Born in 2005 and Turning 19 This Year! Apply for the “Youth Culture and Arts Pass” Starting March 28

Mar 28, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST), in collaboration with the Arts Council Korea (Chairperson JEONG Byung Guk, ARKO) announced the availability of the “Youth Culture and Arts Pass.” Starting March 28 (Thur), young individuals born in 2005 are eligible to apply for the pass, which grants access to a variety of performances and exhibitions.

Promoting K-Baseball Through Foreign Press

Mar 27, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) invited foreign correspondents to the Incheon SSG Landers Field on March 26 (Tue) for a game between the SSG Landers and Hanwha Eagles. The event highlighted the Korean Baseball League (KBO League)’s diverse marketing strategies and vibrant fan culture.

Celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Korean Provisional Government with Cultural Events at the Korean Cultural Center in Shanghai

Mar 25, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Center in Shanghai (Director KANG Yong Min) and the National Memorial of the Korean Provisional Government mark the 105th anniversary of the establishment of the Korean Provisional Government established on April 11, 1919, with events at the Korean Cultural Center in Shanghai. An exhibition titled The Korean Provisional Government: A Colossal Root will run from March 26 (Tue) to May 4 (Sat), showcasing the Provisional Government’s history, alongside cultural events featuring musical performances inspired by the independence movement.

“Visit Korea Year” Promoted at 10 Starbucks Nationwide

Mar 20, 2024

On March 19 (Tue), Vice Minister JANG Mi Ran of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), together with Acting President SEO Young Chung of the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and Starbucks Korea CEO SON Jeong Hyeon, attended the commemorative ceremony for the “Ten Starbucks branches in 2023–2024 Visit Korea Year” at the Starbucks The Bukhansan branch in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. This event marks a significant step in promoting the “Visit Korea Year” campaign.