K-Culture-Linked Tourism Boosts Local Economies

Apr 30, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, together with the Korea Culture & Tourism Institute, and the Korea Tourism Organization, conducted on-site surveys of audiences at BTS’s Gwanghwamun and Goyang concerts and analyzed mobile network and credit card data to assess whether large-scale Hallyu performances drive inbound tourism, longer stays, and higher spending in Korea.

Illegal Distribution Websites Undermining K-Culture to Be Blocked Immediately upon Detection

Apr 27, 2026

Minister CHAE Hwi-young of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) met with representatives from the content industry and internet service providers at the Korea Copyright Protection Agency (KCOPA) on April 27 (Monday). At the meeting, participants agreed to work together to ensure the successful implementation of emergency blocking and access-blocking systems for illegal websites.

MCST to Support Bilateral Exchange and Collaboration Between Korean and International Arts and Cultural Organizations

Apr 27, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST), together with the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), will support bilateral cultural exchange between nine Korean arts and cultural organizations and nine organizations from seven countries, including France, Canada, and Brazil, through the “2026 Kore·A·Round Culture” program.

Asia’s Top Esports Nations to Compete in Jinju Ahead of the Asian Games

Apr 23, 2026

“Esports Championships Asia Jinju 2026,” hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST) and co-organized by the Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA), Gyeongsangnam-do Province, and Jinju City, will take place at Jinju Arena in Gyeongsangnam-do from April 24 (Friday) to April 26 (Sunday).

Bringing Diverse K-Books to the World: Integrated Export Support Initiative Launched

Apr 17, 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, together with the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea, announced the final selection of 20 project proposals for support under the “K-Book Global 100 Project,” a new initiative launched this year. The K-Book Global 100 Project was established to diversify the export markets and genres of K-Books amid the growing global reach of K-Content, thereby boosting K-Book exports worldwide. With an annual budget of KRW 1 billion, the project aims to export 100 representative titles over five years.