Next-Generation Perspectives on the Global Cultural Industry and K-Culture

Oct 29, 2025

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST), in partnership with the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (President Park Chang-sik, KOFICE), hosted the Youth Forum on Cultural and Creative Industries Exchange under the theme “Culture, Connecting the World” on October 27 (Monday) at the Modu Art Theater.

Korean Artisans Shaping the Vision of the Future in Honor of the APEC Summit

Oct 29, 2025

In conjunction with the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST) is hosting the Korean craft exhibition Future Heritage from October 27 (Monday) to November 30 (Sunday) at Cheongun Hybrid Complex in Gyeongju in collaboration with the Korea Craft and Design Foundation (President Jang Dong-gwang, KCDF). Kicking off with the opening ceremony on October 27(Monday), the month-long exhibition will highlight the values and philosophy of craft culture across the past, present, and future, while interpreting the guiding principles of APEC—connection, innovation, and prosperity—through the language of craft.

Team Korea Vows Strong Performance at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics

Oct 24, 2025

Second Vice Minister KIM Dae-hyun of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) attended the Team Korea Send-off Ceremony for the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics held at 2 PM on October 22 (Wednesday), at Olympia Hall, Seoul Olympic Parktel, to deliver words of encouragement to the national para-sports athletes team competing in the Games. Around 250 participants attended the event, including athletes, coaches, as well as executives and officials from the Korea Deaf Sports Federation and Korea Paralympic Committee.

2025 Korea Welcome Week: Enjoy a More Enjoyable and Convenient Visit to Korea

Oct 24, 2025

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST), in collaboration with the Visit Korea Committee (VKC), has launched Korea Welcome Week for the second half of 2025 from October 23 (Thursday) to November 9 (Sunday) to celebrate the upcoming the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit and the peak inbound tourism season . The Welcome Week is held at Incheon International Airport, Gyeongju Station, Gimhae International Airport, and Busan Port to welcome international visitors to Korea. On October 23, Second Vice Minister KIN Dae-hyun of MCST attended the Welcome Week Opening Ceremony at Incheon International Airport to welcome international tourists.

Advancing APEC’s Core Values through the Integration of K-Culture and AI

Oct 24, 2025

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST) and the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), in cooperation with the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) and the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), will host the Awards Ceremony for the 2025 APEC K-Culture × AI Video Global Contest on October 24 (Friday) at SJ Kunsthalle in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.