“2026 Hanbok Expo” Showcases Gwangjang Market’s Hanbok-Making Culture, Along with Business Consultations, Sales, and Hands-On Programs

Aug 11, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), together with the Korea Craft & Design Foundation (KCDF), will hold the “2026 Hanbok Expo,” Korea’s largest hanbok fair, from August 13 (Thursday) to 16 (Sunday) at the Art Hall of Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). Now in its ninth edition, the “Hanbok Expo” will be held under the theme “The Market That Makes Hanbok” and will feature a special pavilion dedicated to “Gwangjang Market’s Hanbok Fabric Market,” Korea’s leading hanbok fabric market, allowing visitors to experience both the hanbok industry and its culture.

40 Young People from 11 Countries to Promote Accurate Information About Korea

Aug 06, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) will hold a launch ceremony for the “21st Korea Correct Information Ambassadors” (“Ambassadors”) on August 6 (Thursday) at 2:00 p.m. at the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) Center on the 10th floor of the Korea Press Center, officially marking the start of their activities.

“K-Culture” Boom Reaches Western and Long-Haul Inbound Markets

Aug 06, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) announced that Korea welcomed 10.71 million international visitors in the first half of this year. The continued growth of arrivals not only from major Asian markets but also from the Americas, Europe, and Oceania—Western and long-haul markets—is delivering tangible progress in diversifying the “K-Tourism” market.

International Tourist Arrivals Exceed 10.71 Million in First Half of 2026 as K-Tourism Sustains Quantitative and Qualitative Growth

Jul 29, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced that 1.99 million international tourists visited Korea in June 2026, up 23.1% from June 2025. This brought cumulative international tourist arrivals for the first half of the year to 10.71 million.

First Step Toward Becoming Paralympians: “2026 Summer Sports Camp for Promising Young Athletes” Opens

Jul 22, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST), together with the Korea Paralympic Committee (KPC), will hold the “2026 Summer Sports Camp for Promising Young Athletes” at the KPC Icheon Training Center from July 22 (Wednesday) to 28 (Tuesday). The camp is designed to help 35 promising young para athletes discover their aptitudes, develop the foundational skills required of athletes, and plan their future career paths.