Regarding the news reports that the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued a grave warning in connection with a controversy surrounding a cartoon that depicted President Yoon Suk Yeol

Oct 05, 2022

Regarding the news reports that the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued a grave warning in connection with a controversy surrounding a cartoon that depicted President Yoon Suk Yeol, we would like to inform you of the following.

Hanbok Designed by KIM Yuna Showcased on London Runway

Sep 27, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) will host Hanbok Wave, a Hanbok runway show, at the Korean Cultural Centre UK in London at 19:00 (local time) on September 27 jointly with the Korea Craft and Design Foundation (President KIM Tae Hoon, KCDF) and the Korean Cultural Centre UK (Director LEE Jeong-Woo, KCCUK). The runway show will showcase various Hanbok (Korean traditional clothing) items designed in collaboration with renowned figure skating star KIM Yuna.

2022 WELCOME DAEHAKRO from Sept 24 to Oct 30, Emerging as a global tourist destination for performing arts

Sep 26, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) in collaboration with the Korea Tourism Organization (Acting President SHIN Sang Yong, KTO) and Korea Performing Arts and Tourism Association (Chairman KIM Gyeong Hoon, KPATA) hosts 2022 WELCOME DAEHAKRO from September 24 to October 30. The festival is organized to promote Daehakro, a major art and culture street located in downtown Seoul, as a hub of performance tourist attractions and encourage foreign performance tourists to visit Korea, thus contributing to the nation’s leap forward as an attractive tourist destination.

“K-Culture Festival 2022” in Seoul from Sept 30 to Oct 8

Sep 22, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) together with the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (President JUNG Kil-hwa, KOFICE) will host the “K-Culture Festival 2022” in Gwanghwamun Square and Jamsil Sports Complex from September 30 (Fri) to October 8 (Sat), where there is everything about Korean culture (Hallyu) . This festival will capture the hearts of all on-site visitors and people around the world joining via the online live broadcast on the official YouTube channel (K-Culture Festival).

Korea launches first ‘Masterplan for supporting cultural and arts activities of artists with disabilities’

Sep 21, 2022

[Enhanced creative-field work supports] The ministry will expand art competition projects & grants for art creation, secure barrier-free spaces for artwork (a universal stage), offer assistance during the entire lifecycle of artistic activity (entry to arts market, etc.) [Broader supports promoting independence] The ministry will pursue job creation initiatives in municipal government and public institutions, and will facilitate start-ups and employment for artists with disabilities in the private sector. [Strengthened policy base] The ministry will enhance arts education for people with disabilities, developing a body of professionals skilled in training, planning, production/creation and distribution.