K-Book Meets European Readers in Celebration of the Paris 2024

Jun 12, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) in collaboration with the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (President KIM Jun Hee) will host various K-Book exhibitions and events. In particular, during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, these initiatives aim to promote Korean books in the European market and lay the foundation for K-Book to enter the global market.

Eleven Outstanding Performances and Exhibitions, Organized by 17 Overseas Korean Cultural Centers, to Showcase K-Content

Jun 10, 2024

Starting in June, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) launched the Overseas Korean Cultural Centers Tour Program Support Project (“Cultural Centers Tour Project”) to promote high-quality K-content abroad through 17 Korean Cultural Centers in 16 countries worldwide.

Enjoy This Summer in Donghae, the City of Mountains, Sea, and “Local 100” Experience

Jun 10, 2024

On June 7 (Fri), Minister YU In Chon of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) embarked on the sixth part of the “Local 100” campaign, titled “Go Local to See Local 100” (Go Local), joined by 40 individuals, including young MCST employees, Korea.net honorary reporters, and participants of the Local 100 Train Tour, in celebration of “June, the Travel Month.” They visited Mureung Byeolyucheonji, the designated “Local 100” destination in Donghae City, along with Mureung Valley, Dojjaebigol Sky Valley, Samhwasa Temple, and Dochabigol Sky Valley.

K-Musical Marie Curie Makes its Debut in the UK

Jun 05, 2024

The Korean original musical Marie Curie is scheduled to premiere in London’s West End. Directed and performed by an English production crew and cast, Marie Curie will be showcased at the Charing Cross Theatre from June 1 to July 28. The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) and the Korean Cultural Centre UK will organize various promotional events, including Press Night and Gala Concert, to promote the success of K-Musical.

Enjoy Local 100 and the Korea City of Culture Expo in Chuncheon, the city by the lake

Jun 04, 2024

Minister YU In Chon of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) visited Chuncheon (Mayor YOOK Dong Han, Chuncheon) in Gangwon State for the fifth part of the “Local 100” campaign, titled “Go Local to See Local 100” (“Go Local”) on May 31 (Fri). Starting with Miryang in December last year, Minister YU has been visiting Local 100 sites across the country every month, including Gangneung in January, Suwon in February, and Changwon and Tongyeong in March.