2022 WELCOME DAEHAKRO from Sept 24 to Oct 30, Emerging as a global tourist destination for performing arts

Sep 26, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) in collaboration with the Korea Tourism Organization (Acting President SHIN Sang Yong, KTO) and Korea Performing Arts and Tourism Association (Chairman KIM Gyeong Hoon, KPATA) hosts 2022 WELCOME DAEHAKRO from September 24 to October 30. The festival is organized to promote Daehakro, a major art and culture street located in downtown Seoul, as a hub of performance tourist attractions and encourage foreign performance tourists to visit Korea, thus contributing to the nation’s leap forward as an attractive tourist destination.

“K-Culture Festival 2022” in Seoul from Sept 30 to Oct 8

Sep 22, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) together with the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (President JUNG Kil-hwa, KOFICE) will host the “K-Culture Festival 2022” in Gwanghwamun Square and Jamsil Sports Complex from September 30 (Fri) to October 8 (Sat), where there is everything about Korean culture (Hallyu) . This festival will capture the hearts of all on-site visitors and people around the world joining via the online live broadcast on the official YouTube channel (K-Culture Festival).

Korea launches first ‘Masterplan for supporting cultural and arts activities of artists with disabilities’

Sep 21, 2022

[Enhanced creative-field work supports] The ministry will expand art competition projects & grants for art creation, secure barrier-free spaces for artwork (a universal stage), offer assistance during the entire lifecycle of artistic activity (entry to arts market, etc.) [Broader supports promoting independence] The ministry will pursue job creation initiatives in municipal government and public institutions, and will facilitate start-ups and employment for artists with disabilities in the private sector. [Strengthened policy base] The ministry will enhance arts education for people with disabilities, developing a body of professionals skilled in training, planning, production/creation and distribution.

Korea in full gear to host the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup

Sep 20, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) submitted official bid file to host the “2023 Asia Football Confederation Asian Cup (Asian Cup)” on September 15 (Thur) and will join forces with the Korea Football Association (KFA) and local governments, and put forth great efforts to be the host country of the Asian Cup.

Minister PARK Bo Gyoon Promotes the Charm of K-Culture at the G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting

Sep 19, 2022

On September 13th (Tue), Minister PARK Bo Gyoon of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism attended the G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting, which took place at the Convention Center of the Borobudur Plataran Hotel in Indonesia. The Minister stated that the “theme of the meeting on ‘Culture for Sustainable Living’ is in fact one of the objectives the Korean government aims to realize in creating a culturally attractive nation.” He added that with a “focus on fair access to culture, based on the ‘universal value of freedom,’ the Korean government unfolds diverse policies that support the socially vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, and young artists.”