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Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival (홍성남당항 대하축제)

Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival (홍성남당항 대하축제)

2024-08-12

213-1 Namdanghang-ro, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-10-5433-8196

Namdang Port, located at the west end of Hongseong, is a famous west coast port known for its exceptional seafood. Surrounded by the clean waters of Cheonsuman Bay, Namdang Port is home to a wide array of sea life including blue crab, cockle and webfoot octopus. Namdang Port also draws throngs of visitors from early September to mid-October every year for the country’s largest Jumbo Shrimp Festival.

Global Game Exhibition G-STAR (국제게임전시회 지스타)

Global Game Exhibition G-STAR (국제게임전시회 지스타)

2022-12-27

55, APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

G-STAR is a global game exhibition taking place in November for four consecutive days at BEXCO in Haundae-gu, Busan. G-STAR promotes advanced game technologies and domestic game industry development.

Grand Chrysanthemum Festival (대한민국 국향대전)

Grand Chrysanthemum Festival (대한민국 국향대전)

2021-11-30

27, Gonjea-ro, Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-320-1783

Grand Chrysanthemum Festival started in the autumn of 2004. Various chrysanthemum art pieces create a beautiful autumn ambience while the festival grounds are filled with diverse programs.

Museom Single-Log Bridge Festival (무섬외나무다리축제)

Museom Single-Log Bridge Festival (무섬외나무다리축제)

2024-11-29

41, Museom-ro 234beon-gil, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-630-8703

Museom Village is surrounded by water on three sides as it is located at the place where Naeseongcheon Stream (the upstream of Nakdonggang River) and Seocheon Stream meet. The village is called Sudori, or Museom, meaning an island in an inland area. It is a traditional village which has nine cultural assets, including Haeudang House (Folk Item No. 92).

The Museom Single-Log Bridge Festival, a landmark celebration of Yeongju, is held every October. The Museom Single-Log Bridge is one of the 100 most beautiful paths of Korea selected by the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs. The bridge is only 23-centimeters wide and it connects the village to the land across the stream surrounding it. The festival aims to preserve and promote the nation’s traditional culture. During the festival, one can enjoy and take part in a wide variety of folk events including the intramural Ssireum (traditional wrestling) Competition, Nongak (farmer’s music) Performance, Satto (chief of the village) Parade, crossing the bridge with a cow, a groom marching on a horse and a traditional wedding ceremony.

Yeongju Korea Seonbi Culture Festival (영주 한국선비문화축제)

Yeongju Korea Seonbi Culture Festival (영주 한국선비문화축제)

2024-11-29

2796, Sobaek-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-630-8706~9

The Yeongju Seonbi Culture Festival takes place at the Seonbichon Village, and promotes Korea's moral culture through the idealogy of seonbi, Korean Confucian scholars. Visitors to the festival will be able to learn more about how this culture impacts the past, present, and future through study of the lifestyles of seonbi.

Gyeryong World Military Culture Expo (계룡세계군문화엑스포)

Gyeryong World Military Culture Expo (계룡세계군문화엑스포)

2022-10-17

16, Jeongjang-ri, Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-42-840-3907

The Gyeryong World Military Culture Expo is held in Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do where all three branches of the Korean military are located. What started as a festival to celebrate Korea's national military service members in 2007 has expanded to celebrate the military culture of various countries around the world. The expo aims to promote peace by understanding international military culture, while also looking at the technical aspects of the military for future leaders. Visitors can also enjoy many military band performances and other fun programs.

Daejeon International Wine Expo (대전 국제 와인 EXPO)

Daejeon International Wine Expo (대전 국제 와인 EXPO)

2023-09-06

107, Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-250-6235 / 6236

Daejeon International Wine Expo is Korea's representative international wine festival. The festival showcases a variety of imported wines from 30 countries, including Italy, France, and Germany, as well as domestically produced wines and traditional liquors. The festival hosts the Asian Wine Trophy, a large scale wine tasting event, and the Asia Wine Buyers Conference, participated by recognized wine experts.

Gangneung Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제)

Gangneung Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제)

2024-10-23

20-1 Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-6802

Gangneung Coffee Festival is held every October in Gangneung, the City of Coffee. Various coffee shops from around the country gather to give visitors a taste of their coffee while coffee masters hold seminars providing their knowledge of coffee. Multiple competitions and performances as well as concerts and cultural events are also held.

Buan Masil Festival (부안마실축제)

Buan Masil Festival (부안마실축제)

2024-04-25

3 Byeolcheonji-ro, Buan-eup, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-580-4774

The Buan Masil Festival takes place in Buan, and introduces the local tourist attractions, nature, and culture to visitors. 

Busan International Short Film Festival (부산국제단편영화제)

Busan International Short Film Festival (부산국제단편영화제)

2022-10-05

120, Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-742-9600

The Busan International Short Film Festival started in the 1997 as Busan Short Film Festival and was renamed as Busan Asian Short Film Festival in 2000, expanding to include short movies from all across Asia. As time went on, the festival once again expanded its scope to include films from around the world and was renamed as Busan International Short Film Festival in 2010. The festival has laid a foundation for the development of Korean movies. It continues to stir up support and interest in short films, acting as a catalyst for the Korean short films industry.