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Jongmyo Shrine, Royal Ancestral Shrine

Jongmyo Shrine, Royal Ancestral Shrine

Changdeokgung Palace

Changdeokgung Palace

Kimjang, making and sharing kimchi

Kimjang, making and sharing kimchi

Bokjumeoni and yunnori (lucky bag and yut game)

Bokjumeoni and yunnori (lucky bag and yut game)

Exchange Rates

USD: 1469.7
JPY: 942.5
CNY: 207.9
EUR: 1711.3

update: 12.09. 11:00

Current Weather of Korea

Region: Daegu Clear -2.0 / 8.0 ℃

Region: Gwangju Clear -1.0 / 9.0 ℃

Region: Ulsan Clear -1.0 / 10.0 ℃

Region: Busan Clear 0.0 / 11.0 ℃

Region: Gyeonggi Bukbu Mostly Cloudy -4.0 / 6.0 ℃

Region: Gyeonggi Nambu Mostly Cloudy -3.0 / 6.0 ℃

Region: Youngseo Cloudy -7.0 / 6.0 ℃

Region: Youngdong Clear 0.0 / 10.0 ℃

Region: Chungcheongbuk-do Clear -4.0 / 7.0 ℃

Region: Chungcheongnam-do Clear -4.0 / 8.0 ℃

Region: Gyeongsangbuk-do Clear -2.0 / 9.0 ℃

Region: Gyeongsangnam-do Clear 0.0 / 9.0 ℃

Region: Jeollabuk-do Clear -2.0 / 9.0 ℃

Region: Jeollanam-do Clear 0.0 / 9.0 ℃

Region: Jeju Mostly Cloudy 5.0 / 11.0 ℃

Data provided by KMA

Minister

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism cordially welcomes you to our English website. H.E. Mr. CHAE Hwi-young

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Press Releases

Dream Art Troupe Marks 15th Anniversary with Joint Performance by Current and Alumni Members Dec 05, 2025

Inviting Nominations for the 2026 Sejong Culture Award: Recognizing Contributors to Korean Culture in the Spirit of King Sejong Dec 05, 2025

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Korean Design: Origins, Growth, Results

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Festivals

Almond (아몬드)

Period: 2025.09.19~2025.12.14
Region: Seoul

From Nameless Promises(이름 없는 약속들로부터)

Period: 2025.10.10~2025.12.28
Region: Seoul

Namdong Street of Lights (남동 빛의 거리)

Period: 2024.10.22~2025.12.31
Region: Incheon

Gwanghwamun Market (광화문 마켓)

Period: 2025.12.12~2025.12.31
Region: Seoul

Yeosu Hyangiram Sunrise Festival (여수 향일암일출제)

Period: 2025.12.31~2026.01.01
Region: Jeollanam-do

Publication

WELCOME TO KOREA

FACTS ABOUT KOREA

HANBOK, HERE AND NOW!

KOREA TRAVEL GUIDE

K-LOCAL FOOD TRIP33

Korean Streets & Alleys

KIMCHI IN THE EYES OF THE WORLD

UNESCO World Heritage in Korea

HISTORY KNOWS THE TRUTH｜Dokdo Beautiful Island of Korea

Korean soul food Kimchi

Hanbok with the beautiful of lines