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Second Vice Minister JANG Mi Ran to Promote K-Tourism Sales in China
Sep 13, 2023
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) in collaboration with the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO, President KIM Jang Sil), is hosting the “K-Tourism Roadshow” in Beijing on September 13 (Wed) and continuing in Shanghai from September 15 (Fri) to 17 (Sun). Second Vice Minister JANG Mi Ran will promote K-Tourism to the Chinese tourism sector and its consumers during this event. Following China’s announcement on August 10 to resume group tourism from Korea, MCST collaborated with related government agencies to formulate a “Chinese K-Tourism Activation Plan” on September 4 and the road show as the initial step. In particular, the “K-Tourism Roadshow,” taking place at the Global Harbor shopping mall (Shanghai), holds special significance as it is the first large-scale Korean tourism marketing event targeting Chinese consumers in seven years since the “2016 Chengdu Korean Culture and Tourism Expo.”
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Korean National Team Boosts Determination for “Hangzhou Asian Games 2022”
Sep 13, 2023
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) held the “Hangzhou Asian Games 2022 Korean Team Inaugural Ceremony” at the Olympic Hall of Seoul Olympic Park on September 12 (Tue) together with the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC). About 1,000 people, including MCST Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, KSOC President LEE Kee Heung, regional sports association presidents, officials from individual sports organizations, coaches, and athletes, attended the inaugural ceremony to wish for the safety of the competition and the success of Team Korea.
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Winners of the “2023 UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize” Emerge from Finland, Pakistan, and South Africa
Sep 11, 2023
The “2023 UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize” was awarded to Finland’s literacy enhancement learning platform “GraphoGame,” Pakistan’s educational project “Himalayan Literacy Network” designed for nomadic tribal children, and South Africa’s e-library project by educational technology (edtech) company “Snapplify.”
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24 Cities of Culture and 100 Local Cultural Teams Showcase Regional Culture
Sep 08, 2023
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST), in partnership with Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor PARK Heong Joon) and the National Culture Cities Council (led by Yeongdo District, Chief of District KIM Ki Jae), is set to host the “2023 Korea City of Culture Expo & Global Conference” from September 7 (Thur) to 10 (Sun) at the Mulyangjang (Lighters Wharf) site in Bongraenaru-ro, Yeongdo, Busan. MCST Second Vice Minister JANG Mi Ran inaugurated the event on September 8 (Fri), encouraging representatives and those who have significantly contributed to the promotion of Culture Cities.
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“Blue House K-Tourism Landmark” Enhances its Charm with K-Climbing
Sep 06, 2023
JANG Mi Ran, the Second Vice Minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST), visited the prominent historical and cultural tourist attraction, the new hiking trail on Bugak Mountain, a part of the “Blue House K-Tourism Landmark.” on September 5 (Tue). During the site visit, she emphasized the charm of the Blue House K-climbing region. This hiking course used to be a closely controlled area, as suggested by the name “Secret Presidential Trail,” but it became accessible to the public in May of the previous year when the Blue House was returned to the people.