Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ YouTube Channel ‘KOREAZ’ Surpasses 1 Million Subscribers, Earns Gold Button

The English-language public diplomacy YouTube channel "KOREAZ," operated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has surpassed one million subscribers.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 5, as of this date, KOREAZ has reached a total of 1.08 million subscribers. Consequently, the Ministry has received the "Gold Button," an award given by YouTube to channels that exceed one million subscribers. Among English-language YouTube channels managed by government and public institutions, KOREAZ is in second place by subscriber count, following the "VISITKOREA" channel operated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, which has 1.28 million subscribers.

KOREAZ, meaning "All about A to Z of Korea," has been providing videos introducing Korea's key diplomatic policies, knowledge, and culture to international audiences since 2021. Segments such as "Focus," which concentrates on foreign policy, "Weekly," which highlights diplomatic activities of overseas missions, and "Special," which features K-Initiatives and local cities, have consistently attracted the attention of subscribers.

The KOREAZ channel surpassed 100,000 subscribers in 2023 and reached the one million mark in just two years and six months. This achievement is attributed to South Korea's rising stature on the global diplomatic stage, as well as growing worldwide interest in Korean culture.

A Ministry of Foreign Affairs official stated, "We plan to continue actively responding to the evolving media environment and further strengthen global communication. Through these efforts, we aim to contribute to advancing public diplomacy, a national agenda that connects Korea with the world together with the people."

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