“K-Culture” Expands Its Global Reach as Korean Cultural Center Opens in Malaysia

Oct 30, 2026

- 36th Korean Cultural Center overseas opens in Kuala Lumpur’s busiest district, featuring a performance hall, exhibition hall, and more - First Vice Minister KIM Young-soo to attend opening ceremony on October 30, featuring a commemorative performance by Korean and Malaysian artists

Performance Management System for Tourism Development Projects to Boost Fiscal Investment Efficiency

Oct 29, 2026

- Amendments to the “Tourism Promotion Act,” its Enforcement Decree, and Enforcement Rules to take effect on October 29 - Performance evaluations of subsidized projects undertaken by local governments, consulting support to prevent delays, and more

Cumulative Inbound Visitors Reach 17.11 Million as of September 2026 On Track to Surpass Last Year’s Total of 18.94 Million

Oct 22, 2026

- Inbound visitors in September reached 2.06 million, up 21.1% year over year, with cumulative arrivals through September up 21.5% - Tourism-related card spending (KRW 15.845 trillion through September) and the share of arrivals via regional airports and seaports (28.2% through September) both increased

15 Ministries, Private Sector, and Local Governments Join Forces on President-Led National Tourism Strategy

Oct 20, 2026

- Cabinet approves comprehensive amendment to the “Regulation on the Composition and Operation of the Council for National Tourism Strategy” on October 20, placing the Council under the President and strengthening its role in coordinating government-wide tourism policy - Legal basis established for an “Advisory Group” and a “Regional Tourism Promotion Council,” enabling the private sector and local governments to take part in shaping the national tourism strategy

Enjoy the Beauty of Hanbok Across Korea During “2026 Hanbok Culture Week”

Oct 19, 2026

- Diverse hanbok programs to be held at some 410 participating venues in Korea and abroad from October 19 to 25 - “Hanbok Day” celebration at the National Museum of Korea on October 21, featuring awards for contributors to hanbok culture, a hanbok fashion show, and celebratory performances