Korea Celebrates May 15 as the First National Commemorative Day for King Sejong, the Great Teacher of the Nation

May 16, 2025

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Yu In Chon, MCST) hosted the 628th Anniversary of the Birth of King Sejong Event on May 14 (Wednesday) and 15 (Thursday) at Gwanghwamun Square and Gyeongbokgung Palace. This year’s event is particularly significant as it marks the first celebration of the official Birth Commemoration Day of King Sejong the Great (May 15), which was designated on November 19, 2024. Minister Yu In Chon and First Vice Minister Yong Ho Seong attended the commemorative events to celebrate the day with the public.

Korea to Hold Comprehensive Hallyu Festival for People All Around the World in June

May 07, 2025

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Yu In Chon, MCST), in collaboration with the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, will hold the 2025 MyK FESTA from June 19 (Thursday) to 22 (Sunday) in the Olympic Park area of Songpa-gu, Seoul, including KSPO DOME (the former Olympic Gymnastics Arena) and the Handball Stadium. The large-scale, comprehensive Hallyu festival will bring together Hallyu fans and K-content and related industry stakeholders at home and abroad.

41 Outstanding K-Programs to Tour 32 Countries: Cultural Performances, Exhibitions, and Classes

May 01, 2025

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Yu In Chon, MCST), in collaboration with the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (President Park Chang Sik, KOFICE), will officially launch the 2025 Touring K-Arts initiative, supporting the overseas tours of outstanding Korean cultural and artistic programs through Korean cultural centers and cultural promotion centers abroad.

Advance Legislation Notice of Criteria to Determine Foreign Game Companies to Designate Domestic Agent

Apr 24, 2025

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Yu In Chon, MCST) announced that the advance legislation notice of a draft amendment to the Enforcement Decree (Decree) of the Game Industry Promotion Act (Act), which focuses on clarifying the criteria for determining foreign game companies subject to the requirement to designate a domestic agent, will be posted from Thursday, April 24 to Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

“Reading Korea 2025” Campaign: Starting with a Page

Apr 21, 2025

In celebration of World Book Day (officially known as World Book and Copyright Day, April 23), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Yu In Chon, hereafter MCST) has collaborated with the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (Acting Director Lee Jae Sun, KPIPA) to host a series of cultural events to promote reading at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History on April 20 (Sunday). This year also marks the official launch of the nationwide “Reading Korea (translated)” campaign, which is aimed at encouraging the nation to enjoy a culture of reading and gifting books. Minister Yu In Chon will also take part to show his support for the promotion of a reading culture.