Selection of 30 Barrier-Free Tourist Destinations for 2024, Ensuring Tour for All

Nov 10, 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) in collaboration with the Korea Tourism Organization (CEO KIM Jang Sil, KTO) has chosen 30 tourist destinations across 12 tourism zones for the “2024 Barrier-Free Tourist Destination Project.” This marks a 150% increase in scale compared to the 20 sites selected last year.

Night tourism shines with 100 Night Tour Spots

Nov 10, 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST), together with the Korea Tourism Organization (CEO KIM Jang Sil, KTO) selected and announced 100 Night Tour Spots, night tourist attractions that are more beautiful at night. 100 Night Tour Spots seeks to revitalize night tourism by introducing the region’s attractive night scenery and unique programs that can only be experienced at night.

Second Vice Minister JANG Mi Ran Inspected Renovated Facilities at Gangwon 2024

Nov 08, 2023

On November 7 (Tue), JANG Mi Ran, the Second Vice Minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, visited the sites in Pyeongchang and Hoengseong, two of the four cities in Gangwon Province chosen to host the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games (Gangwon 2024), to inspect the upgraded facilities. With only 73 days remaining until Gangwon 2024 begins, scheduled for January 19 to February 1, Second Vice Minister JANG meticulously assessed the facilities.

Foreign Creators Who Promoted the Korean Cultural Content Gather in Seoul

Nov 03, 2023

Foreign influencers and creators who have promoted the charms of South Korea to the world through Korean cultural content gather in Seoul for a grand celebration. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) and the Korean Culture and Information Service (Director KIM Jang Ho, KOCIS) in collaboration with the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (President JUNG Kil Hwa, KOFICE) will host the 2023 K-Wave Festival at the Daloreum Theater of the National Theater of Korea on November 4 (Sat). This event will be broadcast live worldwide through the Korea.net and K-Community Festival channel on YouTube.

Korea Showcases 80 Tech-Integrated Content Pieces in UK

Oct 27, 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Yu In Chon, MCST) in collaboration with the Korea Creative Content Agency (President JO Hyun Rae, KOCCA) will present “The Oulim” tech-integrated exhibition at London’s renowned Saatchi Gallery from October 28 (Sat) to November 5 (Sun). In celebration of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and the United Kingdom, MCST has curated this exhibition with the theme “Harmonious Connect.” It showcases a fusion of Korea’s advanced technology with artistic innovation. Furthermore, the event seeks to strengthen the international foothold of Korean companies through industry networking opportunities.