Korea and France Celebrate 140th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Through K-Culture

Jun 15, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST), together with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF), and the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), in cooperation with the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) and other relevant organizations, will host “2026 K-EXPO FRANCE” in Paris, France, from June 16 to 19. On the occasion of the expo, MCST Minister CHAE Hwi-young will visit Paris to inspect the venue and meet with the French Minister of Culture and the heads of major cultural and artistic institutions to discuss issues of mutual interest between the two countries.

International Tourists to Receive Discounts on Nationwide Express and Intercity Bus Ticket Bookings

Jun 15, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), together with the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), will offer international tourists discounts on nationwide express and intercity bus ticket bookings from June 15 (Monday) to July 14 (Tuesday), in cooperation with the international travel platforms Klook and GO Hanpass, to boost regional tourism.

Cheongwadae Sarangchae Showcases the Vibrant “Origins of K”

Jun 10, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) will hold the special exhibition “Vibrant Spectrum: Regions Full of K” on the first floor of Cheongwadae Sarangchae from June through December. The exhibition begins with the question, “What are the roots of the ‘K’ we talk about?” Through regional content displays and media art, it offers a multidimensional look at how Korea’s history, arts and culture, and distinctive regional cultural assets evolve into and expand as “K-content.” In particular, the exhibition focuses on highlighting how the cultural assets accumulated across Korea’s diverse regions have become the foundation of today’s K-culture.

Marking the 2026 FIFA World Cup, K-Culture Festival in Mexico to Connect People Through “Passion, Light, Vision, and Rhythm”

Jun 04, 2026

To mark the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will host a K-culture festival in Mexico for the people of Korea and Mexico to enjoy together, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Mexico and the Korean Cultural Center in Mexico.

Walk Together on the “DMZ Peace Trail,” a World-Class Tourism Destination

Jun 02, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), together with the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), will hold a walking event on Course 26 of the DMZ Peace Trail—part of the Korea Dulle Trail—on June 12 (Friday). To this end, 1,000 participants from the general public will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis from June 2 to 7 through the Korea Dulle Trail’s “Durunubi” website (www.durunubi.kr) and Instagram.