“Welcome Daehakro Festival” Promotes Korea’s Premier Performing Arts District

Oct 16, 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST, Minister YU In Chon) is partnering with the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO, CEO KIM Jang Sil), Jongno-gu, and the Korea Performing Arts and Tourism Association to host the “Welcome Daehakro Festival 2023” from October 14 (Sat) to 28 (Sat) in Daehakro, the heart of Korean culture and arts. This event aims to promote the global appeal of Korean performing arts tourism. MCST Second Vice Minister JANG Mi Ran graced the opening ceremony on October 15 (Sun) at the car-free street in Daehakro, offering encouragement to the organizers and staff.

Gangwon 2024 G-100: Torch Tour Starts in major cities

Oct 11, 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST), together with the Organising Committee of the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024 (YOGOC) and Gangwon State Government (Gangwon State), will host a “Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games (opening on January 19, 2024, Gangwon 2024) G-100 Commemorative Event” at Seoul Plaza on October 11, at 7:00 p.m. The Ministry will use this event as an opportunity to expedite preparations for the Games and actively engage in various promotional activities to foster heightened public interest and participation.

Strengthening Marketing to Attract Tourists from the Middle East through “K-Travel Festa in Saudi” in Collaboration with KCON

Oct 10, 2023

In collaboration with KCON, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) and the Korea Tourism Organization (CEO KIM Jang Sil, KTO) hosted the “K-Travel Festa in Saudi.” This event, targeting 20,000 potential Hallyu fans from the MZ generation, happened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 6 (Fri) and 7 (Sat) in anticipation of the “Visit Korea Year 2023–2024.” Notably, this event was held in conjunction with the Middle East’s largest paid K-pop concert, “KCON Saudi Arabia 2023,” organized by CJ ENM.

Embark on a Torch Tour with Youth for the Successful Hosting of Gangwon 2024

Oct 04, 2023

On October 3, the torch for the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics (Gangwon 2024; January 19 to February 1, 2024) was lit at the historic Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece, where the first Olympic Games were held. The torch lighting ceremony unfolded in the presence of prominent figures, including Spyros Capralos, President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC), JIN Jong Oh, Co-President of the Organizing Committee of the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024 (YOGOC), and Greek citizens, marking the beginning of an epic journey toward the unveiling of Gangwon 2024 to the world.

MCST and KOCCA Unveil Specialized Water Studio for Grand Naval Warfare Scenes in “Hansan: Rising Dragon”

Sep 25, 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) and the Korea Creative Content Agency (President JO Hyun Rae, KOCCA) inaugurated “Studio M,” a multipurpose water studio located within “Studio Cube” in Daejeon on September 21 (Thur). The construction of “Studio M” was initiated in response to the broadcasting industry’s demand for specialized aquatic filming facilities. Commencing in October 2021, the architectural work was completed in May this year, with the installation of chroma key screens finalizing the project in August. The facility boasts a pool measuring 30 meters in length and 21 meters in width, making it ideal for filming grand naval warfare scenes such as those in the movie “Hansan: Rising Dragon.” “Studio M” now allows filmmakers to shoot movies and dramas featuring expansive sequences requiring a specialized water studio.