27 Cultural Tourism Festivals Selected for 2026–2027 as Comprehensive “K-Culture” Experience Destinations Captivating Global Audiences

Jan 28, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST) announced the final selection of 27 festivals as “2026–2027 Cultural Tourism Festivals.” Of these, 20 were redesignated from the existing “2024–2025 Cultural Tourism Festivals,” while 7 festivals, including the Busan International Rock Festival, Nonsan Strawberry Festival, and Sejong Hangeul Festival, which have gained significant popularity among the youth and family tourists in recent years, were newly selected.

The 23rd National Winter Para Games Opens in Gangwon State

Jan 27, 2026

The “23rd National Winter Para Games”, sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST), hosted by the Korea Paralympic Committee (President JUNG Jin-owan, KPC), and organized by Gangwon State, will take place across Gangwon State from January 27 (Tuesday) to 30 (Friday).

Celebrating K-Sports and Immersing in K-Culture at the Korea House of the Milano 2026 Winter Olympics

Jan 27, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), in cooperation with the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC), will operate the Korea House in Milan, Italy, from February 5 to February 22, on the occasion of the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Leveraging the global attention surrounding the Olympic Games, the Korea House is intended to serve as a strategic hub for K-Sports and K-Culture diplomacy, jointly promoted by the public and private sectors.

Team Korea Heads to Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026

Jan 23, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) held the “Team Korea Official Launch Ceremony for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026” on January 22, and Minister CHAE attended to encourage the national team.

National Sports Participation Rate Reaches 62.9% in 2025, Up 2.2%p YoY

Jan 23, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST) announced the results of the “2025 National Sports Participation Survey. The 2025 national sports participation rate (at least once a week for 30 minutes or more) was 62.9%, up 2.2%p year-on-year (YoY).