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Harmony in Melody with the People: 2024 New Year’s Concert
Jan 09, 2024
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) will inaugurate the new year with the “2024 New Year’s Concert” slated for January 9 (Tue) at 7:00 p.m. in the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall.
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MCST to Prioritize Support for Youth, Vulnerable Groups, Industries, and Regions in 2024
Jan 04, 2024
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) is set to prioritize support for youth, vulnerable groups, industries, and regions in its new cultural, sports, and tourism policies for 2024. Specifically targeting young individuals (aged 19), MCST will provide support through the “Cultural Arts Pass” to alleviate the financial burden of leisure activities and open doors for young individuals to unleash their creative capabilities through entrepreneurship and employment opportunities in the cultural and artistic fields. In addition, to broaden cultural enjoyment opportunities for vulnerable groups, the support amount from the Integrated Cultural Vouchers (Culture Nuri Card) will be increased (from an annual amount of KRW 110,000 to KRW 130,000 per person).
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Supporting South Korean Athletes in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics
Jan 02, 2024
Second Vice Minister JANG Mi Ran of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) visited the Jincheon National Training Center and the Icheon Training Center of the Korea Paralympic Committee (KPC) on January 2 (Tue). The purpose of these visits was to inspire athletes gearing up for the upcoming Paris 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.
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2024 New Year Message
Jan 01, 2024
The year 2024, Gapjin (甲辰年), has dawned. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you for your unwavering dedication amid the challenges of the past year. Marking the Year of Dragon, represented as a sacred creature, May the Year of the Blue Dragon bring you good health and prosperity. Having engaged with field officials since my return to the MCST last October, it’s time to envision the future and chart our course by paying close attention to how the field has developed and functioned and considering what policies are needed.
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Exploring the Local 100: Embarking on a “Local Journey” to Miryang and Tongyeong Regions
Dec 21, 2023
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST, Minister YU In Chon), together with Miryang City (Acting Mayor and Vice Mayor HEO Dong Sik), KORAIL Tourism Development (CEO KWON Shin Il), and the Regional Culture & Development Agency, launched “Local 100 Train Travel - Miryang.” The campaign, “Local Journey to See Local 100 (hereinafter “Local Journey”),” which visits regions where “Local 100” is located, will run from Thursday, December 21, until the end of December 2024. Minister YU In Chon, as the first “Local Journey” participant, will personally visit Miryang and Tongyeong of the “Local 100,” home to the “Miryang Arirang Festival” and the “Tongyeong International Music Festival,” respectfully, which were selected as part of the “Local 100,” on December 21 (Thur) and 22 (Fri).