MCST to Put K-Tourism on Hong Kong Hallyu Fans’ Bucket Lists

Mar 31, 2023

The Ministry boosts local interest in Korean tourism with dance lessons and chimaek through the K-Tourism Roadshow on March 24–26 K-pop star YANG Yo Seob to perform onstage and Hong Kong’s DoDo Cheng to be named honorary ambassador

Preparations Are Underway for Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games with New Ambassadors and Cultural Event Director Group

Mar 30, 2023

The Gangwon 2024 Organising Committee has newly appointed five ambassadors, two members of the Cultural Event Director Group, and six members of the Advisory Group, as part of its efforts to prepare for the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games, which is just 300 days ahead. On March 24 (Fri), Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) PARK Bo Gyoon attended the appointment ceremony at Seoul Olympic Parktel to present the appointment certificates to members of the Cultural Event Advisory Group in person. JIN Jong Oh and LEE Sang Hwa, who chair the Organising Committee, presented appointment certificates to members of the Cultural Event Director Group and new ambassadors, respectively.

The MCST to Mark 2023 as the First Year of “Korea–US Cultural Partnership” to Expand Cultural Cooperation

Mar 28, 2023

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Korea–US alliance, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) will mark 2023 as the first year of “Korea–US Cultural Partnership,” launching cultural exchange and cooperation efforts between the two countries. “2023 will be the first year in which culture serves as a key link and crucial driving force for the Global Comprehensive Strategic Alliance between Korea and the US,” said MCST Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, adding, “I am confident that the ‘Korea–US Cultural Partnership’ will further advance the alliance between the two countries that share the universal values of freedom and solidarity, regarded as one of the most successful alliances in history, and drastically expand the scope of collaboration and exchange between the two countries.”

The MCST to Launch the “Korea–Japan Future Cultural Partnership” for the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Kim Dae Jung–Obuchi Declaration and the “Open Door Policy” on Japanese Pop Culture ... Building on the Success of President YOON’s Historic Visit to Japan

Mar 22, 2023

On March 19 (Sun), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) announced its plan to launch the Korea–Japan Future Cultural Partnership Project along with other projects across various sectors to promote cultural exchange and cooperation between the two countries. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Japan–Republic of Korea Joint Declaration 1998 (KIM Dae Jung–Obuchi Declaration), which lifted the previous ban on the import of Japanese cultural products to Korea, and the 20th anniversary of NHK’s airing of Winter Sonata, one of the first Korean TV shows to gain a large following in Japan. The ministry will celebrate these momentous events by strengthening the foundation of K-culture in Japan, and organizing and conducting systematic efforts to support exchange and collaboration programs between the two countries’ younger generations (often called the “MZ”[1] generation in Korea).

6070 Storytelling Artists (Storytelling Grandmas) to Compete in “Storytelling Battle” entertainment program

Mar 20, 2023

“The 6070 Storytelling Artists (Storytelling Grandmas)” are set to test their storytelling skills in a competition where the winner will be given a chance to go on a national tour with her tales. Starting this year, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) and the Korean Studies Institute (Director JEONG Jong-seop, KSI) will reform and expand the “6070 Storytelling artists (Storytelling Grandmas)” program to meet elderly citizens’ needs for cultural participation and help them become leading actors in the artistic creation field.