The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center of the Cultural Heritage Administration on March 31 said that from April 1, a revised regulation on admission to such venues takes effect to allow free admission by foreign visitors aged 18 or under.The latest revision extends free admission for foreign nationals 1

On the 21st, Mokwon University announced that President Lee Hee-hak (이희학), Vice President Lee Chang-Soo (이창수) of the Office of External Cooperation, and Director Cheon Myung-Hwan (천명환) of the International Cooperation Office recently visited three local universities in Beijing, Shijiazhuang, and She

Mayor Lee Jang-woo extended an invitation to the Seattle delegation, urging them to promote the upcoming Daejeon Zero O'clock Festival (대전 0시 축제), scheduled from August 11th to 17th, with the theme of "Time Travel," among the citizens of Seattle. Additionally, Mayor Lee requested support from Seattl

She is the first Korean to claim the honor since its inception in 1987.The website of the Linz, Austria-based competition on June 12 said Kim's animated work "Delivery Dancer's Sphere" received the Golden Nica, the top prize in the category New Animation Art.The section is one of the event's most im

Mokwon University, led by President Hee-Hak Lee, located in Daejeon Metropolitan City, and Walk into Korea (CEO Dae-Hoon Kang), the only English media specializing in overseas publicity south of the Han River, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on June 16th. The agreement aims to foster mutual coo

Established in 1976, the Hsinchu Science Park is Taiwan's prominent hub of advanced industries, housing over 500 high-tech companies, including the headquarters of TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), the world's leading semiconductor company, as well as UMC (United Microelectronics Co

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on June 9 said the nation will serve on the committee from this year through 2027. From June 6-8, Seoul ran in the committee's election at UNESCO headquarters in Paris and was elected by agreement on the last day. The convention says all countries should t

On the 8th, Mayor Choi Min-ho of Sejong City met with Lao Ambassador H.E. Songkane Luangmuninthone at the city hall's reception room to engage in discussions and explore cooperation measures between the two countries' local governments.This visit was arranged in response to a request from the embass

During President Yoon's visit to the agricultural site in Imcheon-myeon, Buyeo County, on the 7th, Mayor Park conveyed the significance and the need for support in this endeavor.Prior to the meeting, Mayor Park, along with the representative delegation from Buyeo County's agricultural sector, visite

The government has released plans to achieve USD 25 billion in content exports and attract 30 million foreign tourists by 2027. To boost the foundation for content exports, policy financing worth KRW 1 trillion is planned through next year and more convenience and benefits for foreign tourists throu

A K-pop audition in Bangkok, Thailand, has attracted 2,500 applicants. The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Thai capital on June 1 said it received around 2,500 applications for the May 26 audition held by the Korean entertainment agency Ador at the KCC building in downtown Bangkok. Talented yout

The Capital Area Tourism Promotion Council, established in 1999 to promote mutual cooperation and revitalize the tourism industry in 5 cities and provinces (Gangwon, Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi, and Chungbuk), recently conducted a domestic fam tour. From May 22nd to 25th, the council invited domestic m

As the largest smart farm company in South Korea, Woodeumgee Farm has received commendations for its innovative agricultural technology at the '2023 Korea Expo France' held in Paris. Earlier this year, during the official visit of President Yoon Seok-ryul (윤석열) to the United Arab Emirates, Woodeumge

The Forum, organized both by TOSOK and CRTPC was held at the Daejeon Convention Center on May 26th, and brought together key industry stakeholders, including renowned experts and directors of tourism from Chungcheong’s two metropolitan cities and two Provinces.The momentous signing ceremony, attende

Cheong Wa Dae next month will mark the first anniversary of its transformation from the presidential compound into a complex of history, culture and nature in emerging as an international tourist landmark.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on April 10 announced this in its plan on the basic

Hallyu star Cha Eun-woo has been appointed as the Honarary Ambassador of Visit Korea Year 2023-2024, a promotional campaign launched by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO). The appointment ceremony, along with the “K-tourism Cooperative Group” launch ceremony, took place at HiKR Ground in KTO Seoul

Saudi Arabia's Tourism Authority (STA) held a roadshow to introduce and promote Saudi Arabia tourism for the second time last year at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul on May 22 (Mon). With the participation of Korean travel agencies, media, and tourism-related organizations, the morning event began

In a significant development for international relations, Daejeon City has solidified its partnership with Karaganda Region in Kazakhstan through the signing of a sister city agreement. The agreement aims to foster increased cooperation and exchange between the two regions in various fields, includi

Director Kim Jee-woon's "Cobweb" made it to the Out of Competition section for screening on May 25 at the Grand Theatre Lumiere. About a movie director played by actor Song Kang-ho who pushes ahead with production despite unfavorable conditions, the film is the eighth with Song to be shown at the ev

Mokwon University (President Lee Hee-hak - 이희학) and Paichai University (President Kim Wook - 김욱) have launched a joint promotion committee for global universities. Global universities are a project supported by the Ministry of Education, which designates 30 universities in non-capital regions that h