Minister YU and Vice Minister Jang supported Korean Archery Team ahead of Paris Olympics

Jul 04, 2024

On July 3 (Wed), YU In Chon, the minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and Vice Minister, JANG Mi Ran, visited the Jincheon National Training Center and watched the 2nd Archery Special Match in preparation for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 (Paris Olympics) and provided a special letters to athletes for cheering athletes.

Korea and EU Discuss on Leading the Global Copyright Regime

Jul 04, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) and the European Commission (President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, EU) hosted the “1st EU-Korea Copyright Roundtable” in Seoul on July 4 (Thur).

Minister YU Met with SAG-AFTRA, Core of the Hollywood Film Industry

Jul 03, 2024

On the afternoon of June 28 (local time), YU In Chon, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), met with Fran Drescher, President of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), and other officials at their national office in Los Angeles, USA. During the meeting, Minister YU gained insights into the US video industry’s response to the evolving digital landscape.

The Newly Opened New York Korea Center Offers Experiences of Korean Culture, Tourism, and K-Products

Jun 28, 2024

YU In Chon, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), attended the opening ceremony of the New York Korea Center on June 27 (Thur) at 7p.m. (New York local time). Established in 1979, The Korean Cultural Center New York celebrates its 45th anniversary this year. The Center now houses several organizations dedicated to promoting Korean culture, including the Korean Cultural Center, Korea Tourism Organization, Korea Creative Content Agency, and King Sejong Institute. It provides a comprehensive (one-stop) service that seamlessly integrates various elements of Korean culture through cooperation among each organization.

Korea-Canada Enhancing Cultural Diversity and Inclusivity Through the Year of Cultural Exchanges 2024–2025

Jun 26, 2024

YU In Chon, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), and Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the National Arts Centre in Canada, officially launching the Year of Cultural Exchanges 2024–2025 on June 25 (local time).