Korea concluded the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics with notable athletic and cultural achievements.
The event marked a historic dual-city hosting and showcased Korea’s rising influence in both sports and diplomacy.
Preparations are underway for the 2026 Paralympics and the 2030 Winter Olympics in France.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has selected 27 tourism festivals for 2026–2027.
Government funding per festival increased to 40 million KRW, and the overall budget rose from 6.5 to 10.4 billion KRW, focusing on global festivals.
These initiatives aim to boost regional tourism and attract both domestic and international visitors through K-Culture experiences.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is creating a 731.8 billion KRW content policy fund to accelerate the K-Culture 300 trillion KRW era.
This is the largest fund ever, up 22% from last year, including 650 billion KRW for culture and 81.8 billion KRW for film across five sub-funds.
By expanding incentives for private investors and focusing on new growth areas, the initiative aims to ensure stable growth and global competitiveness for Korea’s content industry.
The Blue House held a senior aides meeting led by Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik to discuss admissions fairness and the spread of counterfeit Korean goods.
Recent illegal exam leaks have undermined trust in the admissions system, while fake K-beauty and K-food products are increasingly distributed overseas.
The government ordered thorough inspections and improvements by the Ministry of Education and related agencies, including possible legal revisions and budget support.