Starting with Korean Alphabet Design Exhibition, “Hangeul Design Project”, to Showcase Charming K-Culture Globally

Apr 07, 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) and the Korean Culture and Information Service (Director KIM Jang Ho, KOCIS) will showcase the essence of K-culture through 5 captivating exhibitions and performances on tour, starting in Poland and traveling to 15 cities in 14 countries across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Journey for Freedom and Peace: Eleven Themed Tour Routes Featuring DMZ Launched

Apr 04, 2023

On April 21 (Fri), the government will launch the DMZ Peace Trail Themed Tour Routes (Themed Routes) to boost the local economy and tourism. The routes are designed to allow visitors to reflect on the value of freedom, security, and peace while experiencing the ecological, cultural, and historical resources in and around the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Online tour registration opened on March 31 (Fri) on the Peace Trail website (www.dmzwalk.com) and the walking tour mobile application, Durunubi.

Korea Selected as the “Country of Focus” for the 2023 Brisbane Writers Festival … A Chance to Showcase the Beauty of K-Literature

Apr 04, 2023

Korea has been named the “Country of Focus” for the 2023 Brisbane Writers Festival. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) will work with the Korean Cultural Centre Australia, the Literature Translation Institute of Korea, and the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea to take part in the festival in Brisbane, Australia between May 10 (Wed) and 14 (Sun), to showcase the beauty of Korean literature (K-literature).

Ministries to Join Forces to Stop K-content Piracy

Apr 03, 2023

Following President YOON Suk Yeol’s order to develop government-wide measures to eradicate content piracy, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) will launch a consultative body with the Ministry of Science and ICT, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, the Korea Communications Commission, and the National Police Agency. The new organization convened its first meeting on March 28 (Tue).

MCST to Put K-Tourism on Hong Kong Hallyu Fans’ Bucket Lists

Mar 31, 2023

The Ministry boosts local interest in Korean tourism with dance lessons and chimaek through the K-Tourism Roadshow on March 24–26 K-pop star YANG Yo Seob to perform onstage and Hong Kong’s DoDo Cheng to be named honorary ambassador