“Travel Month” March: A Journey Full of Benefits to Uncover Local Wonders

Feb 15, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST), in partnership with the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), is launching the “Travel Month” campaign from February 20 (Tue) to March 31 (Sun), aiming to inspire more citizens to explore and revitalize local communities. Last year’s “Travel Month” campaign led to approximately 1.03 million people benefitting from various discounts and embark on trips, resulting in a significant boost in tourism spending of around KRW 13.2 trillion in June alone. In light of these positive domestic revitalization effects, the campaign will now run twice a year, in March and June.

Enjoy Suwon’s Unique Culture with Local 100

Feb 07, 2024

Minister YU In Chon of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) is set to visit the site of the third part of the “Local 100” campaign titled “Enjoying K-Suwon with Local 100” on February 7 (Wed). Made in collaboration with Fabrizio Ferrari (Chef Fabri), the Rwandan broadcaster living in Suwon “Moses,” Suwon-born foreign media specialist PARK Se Jung, and Global SNS Reporters[1] from the Korea Tourism Organization, this event involves about 30 individuals.

Spend the Lunar New Year at Cheong Wa Dae with “The Daring New Year of the Dragon” Event

Feb 06, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) and the Cheong Wa Dae Foundation (Chairperson JUNG Gap Young, the Foundation) are cohosting a cultural event titled “The Daring New Year of the Dragon” during the Lunar New Year holidays from February 9 to 11 (Fri–Sun) at Cheong Wa Dae.

Sports Festival and Cultural Olympics “Gangwon 2024” Shines with Global Youth

Feb 01, 2024

The “Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games (Gangwon 2024)” wrapped up its 14-day journey with the closing ceremony held at the outdoor stage of Gangneung Olympic Park, Gangwon State on February 1 (Thur) at 7:30 p.m. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) collaborated closely with the “Gangwon 2024” Organizing Committee, Gangwon State, the event’s operational team, and volunteers to ensure a successful event.

Enjoy “Gangwon 2024” and Discover Gangneung’s “Local 100”

Jan 29, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST, Minister YU In Chon), along with the Organizing Committee for the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024 (Gangwon 2024, Chairpersons JIN Jong Oh and LEE Sang Hwa), the promotional ambassador “CLASS:y,” and around 50 applicants for “Local 100,” will visit the site of the “Local 100, Walk Around Gangneung,” second episode of the “Local Journey” campaign on January 26 (Fri) and January 27 (Sat). In particular, Minister YU will promote the campaign by connecting “Gangwon 2024” and “Local 100.”