Korea’s Cultural Policy Directions to be Shared at the G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting

Nov 07, 2024

On November 8, First Vice Minister YONG Hoseong of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) will attend the G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting in Salvador, Brazil and introduce Korea’s key cultural policy directions. In addition, he is set to hold bilateral meetings with leaders from some of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) members participating in the event and ask for support for a new high-level meeting in the field of culture, which will be launched at the 2025 APEC Summit in Gyeongju. On November 6, the first vice minister signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Korea-Brazil cultural cooperation with Brazil, holder of this year’s G20 Presidency, in Salvador.

Cultural Vibrancy Blossoms at “Local 100” Culture Factory of Cheongju, Cultural City of the Year

Nov 04, 2024

On November 1, Minister Yu In Chon of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) visited Cheongju City, designated Cultural City of the Year of 2024, as part of the 10th campaign of MCST’s Go Local to See Local 100! (“Go Local”) series. In addition to exploring the “Local 100” landmark Cheongju Culture Factory, the minister held discussions with regional representative art organizations for 2024. He also visited the site of the “Sea of Culture” Space Creation Project in Chungcheongbuk-do to inspect the project status.

Actor SHIN Gu, Actress KANG Boo JA and Singer KIM Chang Wan Among Six Honorees of the Order of Cultural Merit

Nov 01, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST), in collaboration with the Korea Creative Content Agency (Acting Director YOO Hyun Seok, KOCCA), hosted the 2024 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards at the Haeoreum Grand Theater of the National Theatre of Korea in Seoul on Thursday, October 31.

2024 K-Wave Festival Brings Together Creators who Love Korean Culture

Oct 29, 2024

Foreign influencers and creators who promote the beauty and charm of Korea around the world with their passion and love of Korea will come together in Korea for a grand celebration. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) will host the 2024 K-Wave Festival at the Yes24 Live Hall on Saturday, November 2. The event will be livestreamed worldwide via the Korea.net and K-Community Festival YouTube channels. This year, festival will welcome more members of the general public to raise the stature of the award winners.

Supporting the Export of K-Content and the Related Merchandise Industry in Europe

Oct 24, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST), the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (Minister SONG Miryung, MAFRA), the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (Minister KANG Do-Hyung, MOF), the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (Minister AHN Dukgeun, MOTIE) in collaboration with the Korea Creative Content Agency (Acting Director YOO Hyun Seok, KOCCA), the Korea International Trade Association (Chairman YOON Jin Sik, KITA), the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (CEO HONG Moon-Pyo, aT), the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (President & CEO YU Jeoung Yeol, KOTRA), and the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (Director KIM Jun Hee, KPIPA) will hold the K-EXPO FRANCE 2024 at Palais Brongniart, a cultural heritage building of France, from October 26 to October 30.