The 13th Korea, China, and Japan Culture Ministerial Meeting Held to expand cooperation in a bid to returning to normal everyday life

Aug 29, 2022

The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism PARK Bo Gyoon (MCST) participated in the 13th South Korea-China-Japan Culture Ministers' Meeting together with his Chinese and Japanese counterparts, Hu Heping and Keiko Nagaoka on August 26 (Fri) to discuss in-depth ways to expand cultural cooperation and exchanges going forward. Based on the trust and friendship, the three countries have announced joint declaration. In consideration of the COVID-19, the trilateral conference was held via online platform, hosted by China.

MAD STARS 2022 Runs in Busan from Aug 25 to Aug 27

Aug 26, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST), the Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor PARK Heong-joon), and the MAD Stars Organizing Committee will hold the MAD STARS 2022, the only international advertising festival combining creativity with the state-of-the art technology, at BEXCO Busan and via online (www.adstars.org) from Aug 25 (Thu) to 27 (Sat) to “Find Mad ideas that will change the world”.

Korea and China Marks the 30 years of Diplomatic Ties with Cultural Events

Aug 26, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) and the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (President JUNG Kilhwa, KOFICE) will be hosting a diverse and bountiful range of cultural exchange events to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Korea and China and “2021-2022 Year of Korea-China Cultural Exchanges”. Starting with the hybrid online and offline concert on August 24th (Wed), the Ministry plans to hold various cultural exchange events, including creative theater plays by both Korean and Chinese youth artists, introducing monthly cultural contents (Korea-China Monthly), exhibit online art works, and other cultural events.

Korea Falls for Art: The 2022 Korea Art Week

Aug 23, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) together with the Korea Arts Management Service (President MOON Young-ho, KAMS), in partnership with more than 230 exhibition institutions across the country will be hosting the 2022 Korea Art Week from Sept 1 (Thur) to Sept 11 (Sun). This year’s event will present a wide variety of programs with the theme of Korea falls for art to reflect keen public interest in art.

Hanbok Expo 2022 Opens from Aug 25 to 28 at COEX Seoul

Aug 23, 2022

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) together with the Korea Craft & Design Foundation (President KIM Tae Hoon, KDCF) will host Hanbok[1] Expo 2022 at COEX D 2 Hall, Seoul, from August 25 (Thur) to 28 (Sun). The Hanbok Expo is the one and only Hanbok Exhibition that invites people who want to enjoy the charm of Korean traditional costume. Marking the 5th year, Hanbok Expo 2022 sells attractive Hanbok products from 74 companies at a discount price of up to 80%, and exhibits Hanbok, including accessories made by SONG Ga-in (Korean singer and the ambassador of Hanbok), pieces from contest winners, Hanbok-style school uniforms, and Hanbok as work clothes. There are plenty of opportunities for visitors to experience, including making and wearing Hanbok.