Korean books to win the hearts of Eleven countries to outreach K-Culture

Sep 08, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) in collaboration with the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (President KIM Jun-hee, KPIPA) will hold customized exchange events tailored to overseas readers in eleven (11) countries, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Mexico, Argentina, Egypt, Iran, England, Poland, France, and Australia to promote the appeal of Korean Books (K-Books) and support their overseas advancement.

Korean–Vietnam Lantern Cultural Festival to Light Up a Diverse Range of Cultural Events to Celebrate the 30th Korea-Vietnam Diplomatic Anniversary

Sep 08, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) will unveil a diverse range of cultural exchange events both in Korea and Vietnam to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Korea and Vietnam this year, while shining the spotlight on a new era of prosperity. The Korea-Vietnam Lantern Cultural Festival will light up the first of the events from Sept. 9 (Fri) to 11 (Sun) in Hanoi.

MSCT Minister Met Galleries Association of Korea President and Frieze CEO at Kiaf and Frieze Seoul to Discuss Korean Art’s Entry into the Global Art World

Sep 06, 2022

In celebration of Korea Art Week 2022 (Sep 1 to 11), Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism PARK Bo Gyoon visited Korea International Art Fair (Kiaf) Seoul, the nation’s largest art event, and Frieze Seoul, one of the world’s leading art fairs, on September 2 (Fri). During his visit, he met HWANG Dal-Seung, Chair of the Kiaf Operating Committee and President of the Galleries Association of Korea (GAK), and Frieze CEO Simon FOX and shared his thoughts on Korean art’s entry into the international art world.

Now Returned to the People, Cheong Wa Dae(Blue House) Offers Its First Public Event: Special Exhibition by the Disabled Artists

Sep 05, 2022

The Blue House Multi-Purpose Culture & Art Space Project kicks off with a special exhibition by the artists with disabilities. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) unveiled Blue House’s first exhibition on the second floor of Chunchugwan on August 31 (Wed). The exhibition, held under the title “Into the People and Into Harmony” in partnership with the Federation of Disability Culture & Arts Associations of Korea, will present a total of 60 artworks by artists with disabilities until September 19 (Mon).

First Overseas Korea Tourism Startup Center Opens in Singapore

Sep 01, 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) opened the Korea Tourism Startup Center in Singapore, the first of its kind in the travel and hospitality industry, on Aug 31 (Wed). The Center is expected to provide strong support for promising and innovative tourism startups in Korea in identifying and pursuing new opportunities.