Established by the French Ministry of Culture in 1957, the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts worldwide.
However, while a handful of authors achieve blockbuster success and global recognition, overall reading engagement among the public is shrinking.
To Hangeul supporters, it is an act of confidence. To opponents, a passing trend. Gwanghwamun Gate stands waiting.
Her novel about the Jeju massacre earns the National Book Critics Circle honour in New York.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced Thursday that the festivals will receive 800 million won ($540,000) annually for three years under the program, which aims to…
Policymakers say improving visitor experience has become as important as promotion itself as Korea seeks sustainable tourism growth.
By analysing over 1.5 million data points across 30 countries, the report illustrates a landscape where K-pop no longer stands alone. It is now part of a broader cultural…
Piracy is now punishable by up to seven years in prison, while ticket scalpers face fines up to 50 times the sale price.
The "2025 Korea National Image Survey" revealed that 82.3 percent of respondents held a favourable view of Korea. The poll was conducted throughout October 2025, surveying 13,000…
They argued it would weaken creators’ control over their own works and undermine the long-term sustainability of Korea’s cultural industries.