Festivals, sights across Korea

The Nowon Moonlight Walk runs daily through Nov. 16 along a 2-kilometer stretch of Danghyeon Stream in Nowon-gu, Seoul. This year's theme, “Moon for All,” explores how the universal symbol of the moon connects individual stories to collective light. The outdoor gallery features more than 30 illuminated artworks and media installations by 18 artist teams from Korea, the Netherlands and Taiwan. Highlights include hanji lanterns, light sculptures, nightly guided Moonlight Tours (7:30-8:30 p.m.), we

Festivals, sights across Korea

The Nowon Moonlight Walk runs daily through Nov. 16 along a 2-kilometer stretch of Danghyeon Stream in Nowon-gu, Seoul. This year's theme, “Moon for All,” explores how the universal symbol of the moon connects individual stories to collective light. The outdoor gallery features more than 30 illuminated artworks and media installations by 18 artist teams from Korea, the Netherlands and Taiwan. Highlights include hanji lanterns, light sculptures, nightly guided Moonlight Tours (7:30-8:30 p.m.), we

Festivals, sights across Korea

The Gangjinman Bay Dancing Reed Festival takes place from Saturday through Nov. 2 at Gangjinman Ecological Park, a rich wetland habitat home to 1,572 species. Set against the stunning backdrop of autumn reeds and sunsets, the festival offers a wide range of programs for all ages. Visitors can enjoy reed trail walks, live music concerts, children’s sing-alongs, and hands-on experiences like crafting reed wreaths, catching freshwater eels and making eco-friendly keychains. Special attractions for

Festivals, sights across Korea

The 2025 Korean Heritage Media Art: A Spotlight on Heritage is taking place across various heritage sites throughout South Korea and runs through Nov. 16. This nationwide festival organized by the Korea Heritage Service, now in its fifth year, showcases Korea’s cultural heritage through immersive media art, reimagining historical landmarks with light, sound and projection. In Gunsan, the former Customs House highlights the city’s modern history, while Jinju Fortress presents a futuristic citysca

Festivals, sights across Korea

The 18th Jeongeup Gujulcho Festival will take place from Oct. 14-26 at Gujulcho Provincial Garden in Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province. Held during the peak of autumn, the festival showcases Asia’s largest colony of Gujulcho flowers, covering 150,000 square meters of mountain forest. Visitors can enjoy a breathtaking sea of blossoms set against serene pine groves and crystal-clear streams. The festival features a wide range of programs including concerts, lectures, local product markets, craft wor

Festivals, sights across Korea

See history come alive at the 2025 Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival, running through Saturday. Hosted at Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site, this festival celebrates King Jeongjo’s historic 1795 royal procession with immersive performances and vibrant cultural events. Highlights include the majestic King Jeongjo’s Royal Parade, Korea’s largest royal reenactment. Don’t miss signature shows like "Suwon Fantasy – Yajo," the immersive art performance "Jinchang" and the water perfo

Festivals, sights across Korea

The Cheonan World Dance Festival, held in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, runs until Sunday. First launched in 2003, this vibrant international dance festival is celebrating its 21st edition. Highlights include the opening and closing ceremonies, national and international dance competitions, a contemporary dance concours, street performances and special guest showcases. The dynamic event brings together dancers from around the world to perform and compete across genres. The Geumsan World K

Festivals, sights across Korea

The Muan Red Clay Mud Flat Festival runs until Sunday in Muan, South Jeolla Province. Under the theme "A Playground Like No Other, Imagined in the Mudflat," the festival offers a range of environmental educational programs and sensory activities, including mudflat exploration and eco-adventures at Korea's first wetland conservation area. Key highlights include hands-on experiences such as mudflat eel and octopus catching, along with performances like busking and magic bubble shows. Additional ev

Festivals, sights across Korea

The 2025 Fall K-Royal Culture Festival will take place Oct. 8 to 12 at Seoul’s four major palaces — Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung and Changgyeonggung. Now in its 11th year, this national heritage festival offers performances, exhibitions and hands-on experiences celebrating traditional Korean culture. Special programs are tailored for foreigners, children, teens and seniors, including royal court games, historical reenactments and nighttime tours. Highlights include the Hanbok Royal B

Festivals, sights across Korea

The Goesan Red Pepper Festival, running through Sunday in Goesan County, North Chungcheong Province, celebrates the region’s signature organic “clean red peppers” and agricultural heritage. Enjoy unique main events like “Find the Golden Pepper,” “Pepper Nanta” and “Catch the Pepper Fish,” as well as a red pepper bibimbap tasting, concerts and a youth festival. Interactive attractions include pepper auctions, local markets and a variety of tasting booths. Cultural programs such as the World Peppe

Festivals, sights across Korea

The Kkotdaerim Festival, running through Sunday in Gochang, North Jeolla Province, celebrates the community spirit of Gochang nongak, an Intangible Cultural Heritage. The program includes traditional plays, busking, academic forums, concerts and exhibitions. Visitors can also join parades, enjoy local food booths and participate in hands-on craft experiences. With the scenic beauty of Gochang as a backdrop, the festival offers a rich blend of tradition and creativity, promoting cultural continui

Festivals, sights across Korea

The Yeongdo Beer Festival is in full swing at the Busan International Cruise Terminal, running daily from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. through Sunday. This large-scale outdoor event offers unlimited beer, live DJ performances and a variety of food booths for visitors to enjoy. Designed as an interactive cultural experience, the festival features hands-on activity booths, photo zones and entertainment for all ages. General admission is 20,000 won, while fast-track tickets are available for 40,000 won. The H

Festivals, sights across Korea

The Taebaek Sunflower Festival, or Suff, runs through Sunday in Taebaek, Gangwon Province. Visitors can enjoy a vibrant field of 1 million sunflowers and cosmos flowers set against the scenic backdrop of Baekdudaegan and Nakdong mountain ranges at 800 meters above sea level. Activities include feeding goats, forest-guided walks and sampling local specialties. A variety of sunflower-based products are available for purchase, including sunflower oil and handmade artwork. Wildflower displays and cu

Festivals, sights across Korea

The Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival, running from Friday to Aug. 14, commemorates Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s historic naval victory over Japanese invaders during the Great Battle of Hansan. Held in the coastal city of Tongyeong, the festival features reenactments of the Samdo naval guard ceremony, traditional military drills and the famed crane wing formation — a tactic first used in the battle. Visitors can witness Turtle Ships and local fishing boats recreating the strategic formation off Hansando

Festivals, sights across Korea

The Boryeong Mud Festival, one of South Korea’s most iconic summer events, runs through Aug. 10 at Daecheon Beach, Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province. This hands-on festival features mud zones for adults, families and water park lovers, with activities like mud wrestling, colored mud painting and even mud-based beauty care. Daytime fun transitions into nighttime performances and fireworks. Admission to the general zone is 10,000 won for adults Monday through Thursday and 14,000 won on weekends