K-Art Expands Bilateral Relations between Korea and Indonesia

Nov 16, 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) is set to host Korean Culture Week to promote the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Indonesia in Jakarta and Surabaya, Indonesia, from November 18 (Sat) to 26 (Sun), in collaboration with the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (President JUNG Kil Hwa, KOFICE) and the Korean Cultural Center Indonesia (Director KIM Yong Woon, KCCI). Through cultural and artistic events, such as exhibitions and performances featuring young Korean artists, the event aims to promote the allure of K-Art.

Explore K-Tourism strategies from K-Beauty, K-Dance, and K-Fashion

Nov 13, 2023

On the morning of November 13 (Mon), Minister YU In Chon of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) gathered insights on the new tourism trends favored by foreign tourists on-site at the House of Sulwhasoo Bukchon in Seoul, a “K-Beauty” experience space. The discussion focused on achieving the goal of attracting 20 million foreign tourists by 2024. The attendees include Visit Korea Committee Chairman LEE Boo-Jin, as well as officials from the tourism, beauty, fashion, and K-pop dance sectors

Exploring Overseas Sales Channels for K-Content and Related Industries in Thailand

Nov 10, 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST), in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (Minister BANG Moon Kyu, MOTIE), the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (Minister CHUNG Hwang Keun, MAFRA), the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (Minister CHO Seung Hwan, MOF), and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (Minister LEE Young, MSS), will host the “K-EXPO THAILAND 2023” from November 9 (Thur) to 12 (Sun) in Bangkok, Thailand. The event is organized by the Korea Creative Content Agency (President JO Hyun Rae, KOCCA), the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (President & CEO YU Jeoung Yeol, KOTRA), the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (CEO KIM Chun Jin, aT), the Small & medium Business Distribution Center (CEO LEE Tae Sik, SBDC), and the Korea International Trade Association (Chairman KOO Ja Yeol, KITA).

Selection of 30 Barrier-Free Tourist Destinations for 2024, Ensuring Tour for All

Nov 10, 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST) in collaboration with the Korea Tourism Organization (CEO KIM Jang Sil, KTO) has chosen 30 tourist destinations across 12 tourism zones for the “2024 Barrier-Free Tourist Destination Project.” This marks a 150% increase in scale compared to the 20 sites selected last year.

Night tourism shines with 100 Night Tour Spots

Nov 10, 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister YU In Chon, MCST), together with the Korea Tourism Organization (CEO KIM Jang Sil, KTO) selected and announced 100 Night Tour Spots, night tourist attractions that are more beautiful at night. 100 Night Tour Spots seeks to revitalize night tourism by introducing the region’s attractive night scenery and unique programs that can only be experienced at night.