Asia’s Top Esports Nations to Compete in Jinju Ahead of the Asian Games

Apr 23, 2026

“Esports Championships Asia Jinju 2026,” hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST) and co-organized by the Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA), Gyeongsangnam-do Province, and Jinju City, will take place at Jinju Arena in Gyeongsangnam-do from April 24 (Friday) to April 26 (Sunday).

Bringing Diverse K-Books to the World: Integrated Export Support Initiative Launched

Apr 17, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, together with the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea, announced the final selection of 20 project proposals for support under the “K-Book Global 100 Project,” a new initiative launched this year. The K-Book Global 100 Project was established to diversify the export markets and genres of K-Books amid the growing global reach of K-Content, thereby boosting K-Book exports worldwide. With an annual budget of KRW 1 billion, the project aims to export 100 representative titles over five years.

Foreign Residents in Korea Introduce Korea’s Flavor, Style, and Relaxation Through a Multisensory Journey

Apr 15, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with the Korea International Broadcasting Foundation is launching the “2026 The Senses of K-Culture” initiative to showcase Korea’s diverse charms to the world. As part of the initiative, approximately 120 foreign content creators residing in Korea will experience the flavor, style, and relaxation that Korea has to offer and share their experiences with global audiences through social media content.

“K-Picture Books” Target Global Market at the 2026 Bologna Children’s Book Fair

Apr 13, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST), together with the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea, will participate in the 63rd Bologna Children’s Book Fair, to be held from April 13 to 16 at BolognaFiere in Bologna, Italy, making a full-scale entry into the global market for Korean children’s books and publishing content. The Bologna Children’s Book Fair is the world’s largest rights fair dedicated to children’s publishing, drawing publishing professionals from more than 90 countries and approximately 1,500 companies each year.

Every Wednesday, Culture Enters Everyday Life

Apr 02, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will expand “Culture Day,” previously held on the last Wednesday of each month, to every Wednesday starting April 1, making it easier for the public to experience culture in their daily lives. To mark the occasion, the MCST held a commemorative performance at Seoul Station on April 1 under the slogan “Wednesday Is Culture Day—Let’s Enjoy Culture!”