Korea launches first ‘Masterplan for supporting cultural and arts activities of artists with disabilities’

Sep 21, 2022

[Enhanced creative-field work supports] The ministry will expand art competition projects & grants for art creation, secure barrier-free spaces for artwork (a universal stage), offer assistance during the entire lifecycle of artistic activity (entry to arts market, etc.) [Broader supports promoting independence] The ministry will pursue job creation initiatives in municipal government and public institutions, and will facilitate start-ups and employment for artists with disabilities in the private sector. [Strengthened policy base] The ministry will enhance arts education for people with disabilities, developing a body of professionals skilled in training, planning, production/creation and distribution.

Korea in full gear to host the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup

Sep 20, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) submitted official bid file to host the “2023 Asia Football Confederation Asian Cup (Asian Cup)” on September 15 (Thur) and will join forces with the Korea Football Association (KFA) and local governments, and put forth great efforts to be the host country of the Asian Cup.

Minister PARK Bo Gyoon Promotes the Charm of K-Culture at the G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting

Sep 19, 2022

On September 13th (Tue), Minister PARK Bo Gyoon of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism attended the G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting, which took place at the Convention Center of the Borobudur Plataran Hotel in Indonesia. The Minister stated that the “theme of the meeting on ‘Culture for Sustainable Living’ is in fact one of the objectives the Korean government aims to realize in creating a culturally attractive nation.” He added that with a “focus on fair access to culture, based on the ‘universal value of freedom,’ the Korean government unfolds diverse policies that support the socially vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, and young artists.”

Korean books to win the hearts of Eleven countries to outreach K-Culture

Sep 08, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) in collaboration with the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (President KIM Jun-hee, KPIPA) will hold customized exchange events tailored to overseas readers in eleven (11) countries, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Mexico, Argentina, Egypt, Iran, England, Poland, France, and Australia to promote the appeal of Korean Books (K-Books) and support their overseas advancement.

Korean–Vietnam Lantern Cultural Festival to Light Up a Diverse Range of Cultural Events to Celebrate the 30th Korea-Vietnam Diplomatic Anniversary

Sep 08, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) will unveil a diverse range of cultural exchange events both in Korea and Vietnam to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Korea and Vietnam this year, while shining the spotlight on a new era of prosperity. The Korea-Vietnam Lantern Cultural Festival will light up the first of the events from Sept. 9 (Fri) to 11 (Sun) in Hanoi.