Danginri Cultural-Creative Art Plant, emitting the dynamic energy of K-Culture, held its groundbreaking ceremony

May 18, 2023

On May 17 (Wed), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Danginri Cultural-Creative Art Plant. Breaking away from the typical framework of previous ceremonies, the event featured the architect (CEO JO Min Seok of Mass Studies), who designed the Danginri Cultural-Creative Art Plant, and young cultural artists as the main protagonists. For this unconventional concept, Minister PARK Bo Gyoon assisted by replying to the cultural artists’ vision of the Danginri Cultural-Creative Art Plant.

Encountering Original Cultural Heritage from the Baekje Kingdom at Incheon International Airport

May 18, 2023

On May 16 (Tue) the National Museum of Korea (Director General: Yoon Sung Yong) and the Buyeo National Museum (Director: Yun Hyeung-won) inaugurated a special exhibition entitled Masterpieces of the Baekje Kingdom: Tiles with Patterned Designs at South Korea's gateway to the world, the Airport Museum at Incheon International Airport. The exhibition runs until March 29 (Fri) 2024. It was organized to introduce and more widely promote these patterned tiles from the Baekje Kingdom that have been exhibited abroad the greatest number of times (22 times, 1960-2019) among all Korean cultural heritage items. They are truly prominent treasures representing the nation.

Twenty key tasks discussed to successfully host the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympics

May 12, 2023

CHO Yong Man, the 2nd Vice Minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo-gyoon, MCST) met with officials from the Gangwon 2024 Organizing Committee, Gangwon Provincial Government, and officials from the host cities (Gangneung, PyeongChang, Jeongseon, and Hoengseong) on May 11 (Thur) to check the preparations and discuss major issues of the Gangwon 2024 Youth Olympic Games.

K-Tourism Ventures Take First Step into Middle East Export Market

May 11, 2023

K-tourism ventures visited Abu Dhabi to hold a road show aimed at attracting investment from government agencies and investors. Some companies have achieved tangible results, entering into formal contract negotiations. Concentrated marketing efforts, such as K-tourism promotion booths and Korea Tourism Night, were operated to raise awareness of K-tourism’s charm in the Middle East.

The solidarity spirit of sports reporters from 150 countries around the world shines in Seoul

May 09, 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST), together with the Korea Sports Press Union (KSPU), will hold the 85th International Sports Press Association (AIPS, Association Internationale De La Presse Sportive) Congress at the Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel from May 8 (Mon) to 11 (Thur).