Korea Welcomes the World with Korean Craft and Hanbok during the 48th Session of the World Heritage Committee

Jul 16, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, together with the Korea Craft & Design Foundation, will hold the Korean craft exhibition “Invitation to Korean Craft” from July 16 to 30 and “2026 Hanbok On-the-Go” from July 16 to 22 at Shinsegae Centum City in Busan on the occasion of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee. The events are designed to introduce the beauty of Korean craft and hanbok, as well as Korea’s everyday culture, to domestic and international delegates and visitors coming to Busan during the committee session.

550 Korean Language Educators from Around the World Gather in Seoul

Jul 10, 2026

Korean language educators from around the world, who connect people and nations by promoting the Korean language and culture, gathered in Seoul. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Overseas Koreans Agency held the “2026 Global Korean Language Educators Integrated Training” on July 13 (Monday) at COEX in Seoul, with approximately 550 Korean language educators from around the world in attendance.

700 Young People to Be Dispatched to 36 Countries to Promote K-Culture

Jul 10, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, together with the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, will fully launch the “K-Culture Youth Global Frontier” program to cultivate future talent in international cultural exchange who will lead the global expansion of K-Culture.

MCST and WIPO Open a New 20-Year Chapter of Copyright Cooperation

Jul 10, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held the “Ceremony Marking the 20th Anniversary of WIPO–MCST Funds-in-Trust Partnership in Copyright” on July 8 at the headquarters of the World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. The ceremony was attended by delegations from 194 member states, and First Vice Minister Kim Young-soo delivered the opening address as the MCST representative.

Craft Enters Everyday Life: “Traveling Craft Masterpieces Exhibition” Opens Its Nationwide Tour

Jul 03, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Craft & Design Foundation will host the “Traveling Craft Masterpieces Exhibition,” a touring craft exhibition program, from July 2026 to February 2027. To help close regional cultural gaps, the MCST operates the “Coming to My Town!” program, which supports the staging of popular performances and exhibitions across the region. This year, as part of the newly planned program, the “Traveling Craft Masterpieces Exhibition” brings craft exhibitions—previously concentrated in the capital area—to local regions, so people can enjoy them close to home.