Every Wednesday Becomes “Culture Day” Starting in April

Mar 06, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced that the proposed amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Framework Act on Culture was approved at a Cabinet meeting on March 3. The amendment expands Culture Day from the current last Wednesday of every month to every Wednesday. Following a preparatory period after promulgation, the revised system will officially take effect on April 1, 2026.

English-Language Monthly Magazine KOREA Wins the iF Design Award 2026, One of the World’s Top Three Design Awards

Mar 03, 2026

KOREA, the English-language periodical published by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism won the main award in the Public & Cause Branding category of the Branding & Communication Design discipline at the iF Design Award 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious design competitions.

2025 Hallyu Expands Beyond Music to Literature, Film, Tourism, and Consumer Spending

Feb 25, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST), in cooperation with the Korea Culture Information Service Agency (KCISA), released the “2025 Global Hallyu Trend Analysis Report Based on Foreign Media and Social Data.” The report collected and analyzed approximately 1.5 million foreign media articles and social media data from 30 countries between October 2024 and September 2025.

107th National Winter Sports Festival Carries Forward “Milano Cortina 2026” Momentum

Feb 25, 2026

The 107th National Winter Sports Festival (“Winter Sports Festival”), sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST), hosted by the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (President RYU Seung-min, KSOC), and organized by Gangwon State, will be held from February 25 (Wednesday) to 28 (Saturday) across Gangwon State, Seoul, and Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Korean Athletes Return Home in Triumph After Stellar Performance at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026

Feb 24, 2026

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) CHAE Hwi-young will welcome the Korean national team returning from the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 at Incheon International Airport on February 24. Minister CHAE will present bouquets to the athletes, expressing appreciation and gratitude for their passion and determination during the Games. At the same time, Chef de Mission LEE Soo-kyung will report on the team’s overall results.