Pinkfong and Baby Shark Introduce Korean Culture to Children Worldwide

Dec 14, 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) and the Korean Culture and Information Service (Director KIM Jang Ho, KOCIS) have unveiled “LET’S EXPLORE KOREA with Pinkfong and Baby Shark,” an English booklet aimed at introducing Korean culture to children worldwide. This 100-page booklet for children aged 7 to 11 is designed with a fun and easy-to-understand format, involving globally popular characters Pinkfong and Baby Shark. It explores Korea through five chapters, covering symbols and Hangeul, cultural heritage, food, seasons, and cultural arts. Each chapter concludes with a quiz to captivate readers and foster an enjoyable learning experience.

Discussing future strategies for tourism to realize diversity, equity, and inclusion

Dec 13, 2023

How is Australia preparing for barrier-free tourism for the 2032 Summer Olympics in Brisbane? What strategies are being implemented by the “Best Tourism Villages” as selected by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)? The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST), in collaboration with the Korea Tourism Organization (CEO KIM Jang Sil, KTO), has organized the “International Accessible Tourism Forum 2023.” This event, focusing on future tourism strategies that embody diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), along with the “2023 International Regional Tourism Promotion Forum,” will be held from December 11 (Mon) to 15 (Fri) in Seoul and Jeju.

Targets 20 Million Tourists, USD 24.5 Billion Tourism Revenue by 2024

Dec 13, 2023

The Prime Minister HAN Duck Soo presided over the 8th National Tourism Strategy Meeting, focusing on: tourist convenience, regional tourism, and industry innovation to shape “South Korea’s Tourism Export Innovation Strategy”

Thirty-eight stakeholders and outstanding content that brought honor to K-content on the global stage in 2023 receives government awards and certificates

Dec 13, 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) together with the Korea Creative Content Agency (Director CHO Hyun Rae, KOCCA) will hold the 2023 Korea Content Awards Ceremony at the National Museum of Korea on December 13 (Wed) and present government awards and certificates to 38 people and outstanding content that have contributed to the development of the Korean content industry this year.

Discussions on Ways to Promote Cultural Cooperation in Italy on the 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Korea and the Holy See

Dec 12, 2023

On December 11 (11:30 a.m., local time), Minister YU In Chon of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) met with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro PAROLIN at the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran in Italy to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and the Holy See. The parties discussed ways to promote cultural cooperation and participate in events commemorating the institution of diplomatic relations, such as special masses, special photo exhibitions, and celebratory performances.