Korean Classical Musicians Sunwook KIM, Yeol Eum SON, Yekwon SUNWOO & In Mo YANG to Color The Blue House in Autumn Hues

Oct 28, 2022

This fall, Sunwook KIM, Yeol Eum SON, and Yekwon SUNWOO (pianists) and In Mo YANG (violinist) will give special performances at the Blue House (Cheongwadae) Yeongbingwan. Cheongwadae is the previous presidential office and residence that has now become a public park and cultural complex, and will serve as the stage for the “K-classical music” stars, who have captured the hearts of international classical music fans, to celebrate the returning of Cheongwadae to the public.

Shedding New Light on the Habsburgs at the Heart of European History

Oct 24, 2022

- The National Museum of Korea to Present the Special Exhibition Six Centuries of Beauty in the Habsburg Empire - Starting October 25 (Tue.), the National Museum of Korea (Director General: Yoon Sung Yong) will be hosting the exhibition Six Centuries of Beauty in the Habsburg Empire in partnership with Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien in Austria to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Austria and Korea.

2022 City of Culture Expo and Global Conference to be Held in Seogwipo, the City of Culture, from October 26-29

Oct 21, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) will host the 2022 City of Culture Expo and Global Conference at Jeju International Convention Center in Seogwipo, the City of Culture, from October 26 to 29 in collaboration with Jeju Special Self-Governing Province (Governor OH Yeong hun), Seogwipo (Mayor LEE Jong-woo), the National City of Culture Council (Chaired by Gimhae City, Mayor HONG Tae-yong), and the Regional Culture and Development Agency.

Hanbok Culture Week 2022: Various events held at HiKR Ground and in 36 cities and 17 countries until Oct 23

Oct 19, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST), in collaboration with the Korea Craft and Design Foundation (President KIM Tae Hoon, KCDF), will host Hanbok Culture Week 2022 until October 23 (Sun), which started on October 17 (Mon). The Hanbok Week stages a variety of cultural events in 36 cities and 17 countries, including at HiKR Ground, a Korean tourism promotion center located next to Cheonggyecheon Stream in Seoul. Marking its 5th anniversary this year, Hanbok Culture Week is an annual festival celebrated in the third week of October that presents different programs such as exhibitions, try-on activities, and fashion shows, all aimed at promoting Hanbok culture in everyday life.

Minister PARK visited the 50th International Cervantino Festival in Mexico to enhance cooperation with Mexico

Oct 17, 2022

On October 12 (Wed), Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) attended the opening ceremony of the "50th International Cervantino Festival" held in Guanajuato, Mexico as a Guest of Honor. During his visit, the Minister said, “We are celebrating the 50th Cervantino Festival. It is a great honor to participate as a Guest of Honor in this special year. We have prepared diverse venues to show K-pop, classical music, traditional dance, modern dance, BTS performances in IT and immersive technology, media art, and movies. Based on the close cooperation and vibrant exchanges between the two nations, we hope the two nations will lead the times together in the future.”