Connecting the World and the Field with a New International Cultural Promotion Policy

May 27, 2024

On May 23 (Thur), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) announced the International Cultural Policy Promotion Strategy to spur Korea’s growth as an global cultural hub. With the worldwide popularity of Korean culture, the number of students at King Sejong Institutes has approximately doubled in the last five years , and the global interest in Korean culture has grown to the extent that K-wave was singled out as the number one reason for considering a trip to Korea . As this positive outlook for entering into the global stage is growing in Korean culture and art and industry, the demand of efficient and systematic policies is also increasing

MCST to Promote the Priority Purchase Program for Artists with Disabilities through the “Art Market for Artists with Disabilities”

May 24, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) and the Korea Disability Arts & Culture Center (Chairperson KIM Hyeong Hee, KDAC) opened an “art market” event dedicated to artworks created by artists with disabilities for one week from May 23 (Thur) to 30 (Thur) at Gallery 4 of the Hangaram Art Museum at the Seoul Arts Center. Entitled “A Very Special Exhibition of Gifts from Disabled Artists,” the art market is aimed at promoting the ministry’s priority purchase program for creative works by artists with disabilities. Minister YU plans to attend the opening ceremony on May 24 to encourage artists with disabilities and help them sell their works.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for the “National Museum of Korean Literature,” a Long-Awaited Project for the Korean Literary Community

May 21, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) and the National Museum of Korean Literature (Director MOON Chung Hee, NMKL) held a groundbreaking ceremony in Jingwan-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, on May 20 (Mon). Minister YU attended the ceremony with leaders of Korean literature organizations, literary materials donors, and local residents to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new museum. After the ceremony, Minister YU sat down with key figures of the literary community at the Eunpyeong History & Hanok Museum to discuss ways to promote translation and support the development of Korean literature.

Government and Public Organizations Join Forces to Prepare for Paris Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games

May 21, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) is launching a joint preparation group (“Preparation Group”) to support Korean athletes and citizens for safe participation in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games (“Paris 2024 Olympics”). The Preparation Group, spearheaded by the MCST, includes the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, the Ministry of Unification, Korea Sport & Olympic Council, Korea Paralympic Committee, Korea Tourism Organization, and Korea Creative Content Agency. The first meeting of the Preparation Group was held on May 20 (Mon), chaired by Second Vice Minister JANG Mi Ran.

Spice Up Your Trip to Korea with “K-Beauty”

May 20, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) together with the Visit Korea Year Committee (Committee) and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) will hold “Korea Beauty Festival 2024” at major spots across Seoul throughout June. The festival consists of programs and events designed to attract international tourists by capitalizing on their keen interest in and preference for K-beauty, including activities in different areas including hair and makeup, fashion, healthcare, and wellness, as well as discount and other promotion events and business-to-business (B2B) events.