Culture & Tourism

Countries
3158

Beneficiaries

Partners
5

Countries

2

Projects

Overview

The Mekong-ROK Cooperation Fund underscores a strong commitment to fostering cultural exchange and tourism initiatives, with a central focus on creating a community that prioritizes its people.

The framework aims to strengthen mutual awareness and understanding between the people of the Mekong countries and the Republic of Korea (ROK). This involves expanding educational endeavors, promoting tourism, facilitating people-to-people exchanges, and bolstering collaboration in cultural and sports domains.

An additional priority is the concerted effort to preserve and restore cultural heritage, coupled with joint initiatives to promote sustainable tourism in the Mekong region. Special attention is given to niche tourism areas such as agritourism, culinary tourism, and smart tourism.

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Priority Sectors

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Preservation and Restoration: Safeguarding Heritage

Restore and preserve the rich cultural heritage sites of the Mekong, ensuring they stand as timeless treasures for future generations.

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Youth Education in Culture and Arts: Cultivating Creativity

Empower the youth through an enriched education in culture and arts, fostering a vibrant future for the region's creative economy.

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Cultural Tourism Development: Explore, Experience, Connect

Collaborate in the development of cultural tourism, inviting everyone to explore, experience, and connect with the diverse tapestry of the Mekong.

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Cultural and Creative Industries: Nurturing Innovation

Promote the growth of cultural and creative industries, nurturing innovation that transcends boundaries and inspires a global audience.

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Empowering Cultural Professionals: Strengthening Voices

Strengthen the voices of cultural professionals by providing platforms for empowerment and fostering networks that amplify their impact.

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Sustainable and Smart Tourism: Journey Responsibly

Promote sustainable and smart tourism practices, encouraging responsible travel that leaves a positive imprint on the environment and local communities.

List of Projects

Promoting Creative Industry for Heritage Tourism Development in the Mekong Region (Creative4Mekong)

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Sustainable Smart Tourism Development in the Mekong Region

The Mekong region is among the world’s most visited travel destinations. As the tourism industries of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam (CLMTV) are helping promote economic growth, generate employment, and foster peaceful societies, their governments are increasing efforts to pursue a more balanced, collaborative, and sustainable tourism development.

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Impact Stories

MI is empowering Artisans to Preserve Cultural Heritage and Boost Heritage Tourism in Mekong Countries

14-Oct-2024

The 25 participants attended MI training on creative association management at MI from 9-13 September 2024 and as of the key outcomes of the training was the development of specific action plans where participants will w...

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Promote Mekong Tourism through Online Platform

20-Feb-2024

Mekong Institute (MI), with the support of the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), successfully implemented a three-year project on Sustainable and Smart Tourism Development in the Mekong Region....

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Enhancing Heritage Tourism Exchange between Korea and Mekong Countries through MoUs

20-Feb-2024

With this project, the Mekong Institute aims to build synergies to transfer sustainable tourism solutions and best practices and to adopt and adapt smart solutions in the Mekong countries. ...

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