46 Korean Arts and Cultural Programs to Tour 30 Countries Worldwide

May 28, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), together with the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), will officially launch the 2026 Touring K-Arts project to support overseas tours of outstanding Korean arts and cultural programs, with Korean Cultural Centers abroad serving as hubs.

169 Young People Worldwide to Promote Accurate Information on Korean History and Culture

May 22, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), together with the Voluntary Agency Network of Korea (VANK), a leading civilian diplomacy organization dedicated to promoting Korea, will hold the launch ceremony for the second cohort of Global Korea Ambassadors on May 23 (Saturday) at 10:00 a.m. on the metaverse platform ZEP.

15th Anniversary of UNESCO International Arts Education Week to Promote the Value of Culture and Arts Education

May 19, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service will hold related events, including the “Culture and Arts Education Forum” and an “International Symposium,” from May 19 to 31 to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the UNESCO International Arts Education Week

English Version of “Guide on Applicability of the Fair Use Doctrine to Training of Generative AI Models” Released

May 18, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will release and distribute worldwide the English version of the “Guide on Applicability of the Fair Use Doctrine to Training of Generative AI Models” on May 18. Originally published in Korean this February, the guide serves as a key reference providing criteria and considerations for determining whether fair use provision under Korea’s Copyright Act applies to generative AI training.

1,543 Foreign Nationals from 106 Countries Selected as 16th Korea.net Honorary Reporters

May 12, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST) will hold the “Launch Ceremony of the 16th Class of Korea.net Honorary Reporters” on May 12 at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), Seoul. Members residing overseas will participate online. Composed of foreign nationals living in Korea and abroad, the Honorary Reporters serve as global promoters of Korean culture.