MCST-KNPA-Interpol to Carry out Joint Crackdown on Websites Infringing on Copyright

Aug 26, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST), the Economic Crime Investigation Division under the Investigation Bureau of the National Office of Investigation, which is part of the Korean National Police Agency (Commissioner General CHO Ji Ho, KNPA); and the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) jointly crack down on websites that violate copyright from August 19 (Mon) to the end of December.

MCST and MAFRA Promote Korean Vibes and Flavors Worldwide

Aug 26, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (Minister SONG Mi Ryung, MAFRA) started the K-Community Challenge on August 22 and runs until September 22, in partnership with the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (Acting President KIM Kyung Nam, KOFICE) and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (CEO HONG Moon Pyo, aT). The K-Community Challenge is a contest where participants from K-communities around the world pick one category – Joseon-pop, Sogo dance, Taekwonmu, and K-food – and submit their performance videos to win. Winners in each category will be invited to perform at the K-Community Festival in Korea this November.

Find My Job in Tourism

Aug 23, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST), in collaboration with the Korea Tourism Organization (Acting President SEO Young Chung), the Korea Hotel Association, the Visit Korea Committee, and other tourism-related organizations and institutions will run the 2024 Tourism Job Fair both online and on-site until September 13. The online sessions of the Fair is held at its official website (www.tourjobfair.com) from August 19 to September 13, while the offline sessions of the Fair will take place at the aT Center in Seoul on September 10 and 11.

MAD STARS 2024 Aims for Marketing Success with AI

Aug 23, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) hosted MAD STARS 2024 in collaboration with Busan Metropolitan City and the MAD STARS Organizing Committee (Chairperson PARK Heong Joon). This international festival, which blends marketing, advertising, and digital content with creativity and cutting-edge technology, took place from August 21 (Wed) to 23 (Fri) at BEXCO and across the Haeundae area in Busan.

Things You’ve Always Wanted to Do in Korea—We’ll Make Your Wishes Come True

Aug 19, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) is launching the “Korea Bucket List” event in partnership with Korea Tourism Organization (Acting President SEO Young Choong, KTO) to mark “Visit Korea Year 2024.” The event will run from September 1 to November 10, offering approximately 20,000 international tourists visiting Korea the chance to experience a diverse range of Korean attractions, including K-culture, history, beauty, and local regions.