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Culture Minister Yu In-chon attended the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025 and the ASEAN+3 Tourism Ministers Meeting in Johor Bahru, Malaysia over the weekend.

As co-chair of this year's ASEAN tourism gathering, Minister Yu led discussions on enhancing regional cooperation in the sector.

During a series of bilateral meetings with his partners, he emphasized ways to expand Korea's role to strengthen the connectivity with the ASEAN bloc, also underscoring the Korean government's efforts to ensure a safe environment for international visitors.

Korea signed a memorandum of understanding on tourism cooperation with Malaysia, commemorating the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year.

Marking the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japan, the Korea Heritage Service will issue commemorative stamps featuring four repatriated cultural artifacts.

These artifacts symbolize Korea's resilient efforts to protect its sovereignty and highlight the value of independence.

The stamps include depictions of documents related to the late Joseon-era militia and the imperial seal of Emperor Gojong.

Over 540,000 stamps will be issued, which can be purchased at local post offices or via the Internet Post Office website.

The Andong Amsan Ice Festival, the largest winter event in the Gyeongsang region, reopened last weekend after a two-year hiatus, drawing large crowds.

The festival's highlights include traditional sledding and smelt fishing, along with various other activities such as ice skating, ice slides, and ice train rides.

The event will run until this Sunday.

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