[Exclusive Interview] Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism PARK Bo Gyoon -Sisa Journal (Issue 1711)

Aug 18, 2022

[Exclusive Interview] Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism PARK Bo Gyoon Unveiling the blueprint for turning the Blue House into a multipurpose Culture Complex this fall “Returning artworks to the people, which used to be exclusively accessible by only a few in power” “The New Blue House will be ready in fall…to emerge as Korea’s representative landmark.” “It is not to simply reproduce a small model of the former Governor-General’s residence of Joseon, but to feature the former presidential office amidst our turbulent history.” “I positively support the game industry… public opinion matters above all in determining whether to exempt BTS from active military duty.”

Fostering K-Culture through Books and Building a Cultural Powerhouse through Publishing

Aug 17, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) announced 2022-2026 Publishing Industry Promotion Plan on August 1 (Mon). Under the goal of “Fostering K-Culture through Books and Building a Cultural Powerhouse through Publishing,” the plan sets out the direction of the government’s efforts to support the publishing industry for the next five years. Specifically, the Promotion Plan defines four strategies and twelve tasks designed to boost the industry’s growth by increasing demand and innovation.

Thirty five descendants of overseas independence patriots visited Korea and wore Hanbok at the National Hangeul Museum

Aug 16, 2022

On the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the National Liberation Day (Aug 15), thirty five descendants of Korean independence patriots residing abroad was given opportunity to wear Hanbok, Korean traditional costume, at the National Hangeul Museum on August 16 (Tue), providing them with opportunity to feel the belonging and pride in Korea. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) together with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (Minister PARK Minshik, MPVA) organized event where descendants of the Korean heroes who fought for the national independence to wear Hanbok, feeling the identity as Koreans. Marking the 77th anniversary this year, MPVA invited descendants of the patriots living the United States of America and Kazakhstan.

A Special Exhibition by the Disabled Artists will be the 1st Exhibition in Blue House as a Multi purpose Culture & Art Complex

Aug 11, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) and the Korean Federation of Disability Cultural & Arts Associations of Korea (Head of Federation BAE Eun-joo) will hold the Special Exhibition for disabled artists in Chunchugwan, the second floor of the Blue House, on August 31 (Wed). To prepare the exhibition, artists from the Federation visited the Blue House on Aug 9 (Tue) and discussed on the organization of the event.

Korea Grand Sale Starts on Aug 10 and runs until Aug 31

Aug 10, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) together with the Visit Korea Committee (VKC) host Korea Grand Sale-Summer Special for foreigners from Aug 10 (Wed) to 31 (Wed) to recover the Korean tourism industry.