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Yeongdeok Sunrise Festival (영덕 해맞이 경북대종 타종식)

2020-03-25

120-7, Haesanggongwon-gil, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-730-6393

Yeongdeok Sunrise Festival is an annual overnight event that begins on New Year's Eve. This year, the festival is set to take place at Yeongdeok Samsa Marine Park under the theme of "Bell of Hope, Light of Life." Moreover, there will be various New Year's celebrations featuring a music concert sponsored by Taegu Broadcasting Corporation (TBC), sunrise watching, and diverse hands-on experience programs.

Cheongsong Apple Festival (청송사과축제)

2025-07-11

269 Geumwol-ro, Cheongsong-eup, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-873-3686

The Cheongsong Apple Festival is held in autumn when the renowned Cheongsong apples, called a “masterpiece crafted by nature,” are at their peak. The festival celebrates the joy of a bountiful harvest, sharing the delicious taste and nutrition of Cheongsong apples through various enjoyable and educational activities.

Korea Wine Festival (대한민국와인축제)

2024-05-22

Gyesan-ri, Yeongdong-eup, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-745-8919

Yeongdong County in Chungcheongbuk-do is the largest grape-producing region in Korea. Yeongdong Wine Festival offers various programs including wine sampling from the products of 40 local wineries.

Canceled: Korea Drama Festival (KDF) (코리아 드라마 페스티벌)

2022-10-31

626, Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-55-755-2363

The Korea Drama Festival (KDF), first started in 2006, is an annual event celebrating Korean dramas—loved not only by Koreans, but by people all around the world.
Main events include the Korea Drama Awards, the Drama OST Concert, and Drama Musical. Subsidiary events include drama exhibitions, hands-on experience programs, and cultural events that allow visitors to experience the true charm of Hallyu.

Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale (경기도자비엔날레)

2024-09-13

263 Gyeongchung-daero 2697beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-645-0650

The Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale features a range of exhibitions and educational events. The event takes place at various locations in Korea famous for ceramics, including Icheon, Yeoju, and Gwangju.

Busan Fireworks Festival (부산불꽃축제)

2024-10-16

219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-713-5000

Busan Fireworks Festival takes place every autumn along Gwangalli Beach. The festival’s diverse programs of cultural events, high-tech laser light shows, and myriad of unique and colorful fireworks make this one of the area’s most popular festivals, drawing crowds of over 1 million visitors each year. Although most people flock to the beach for a closer view of the festivities, nearby Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, Dongbaekseom Island, and Igidae Coastal Park also offer great views of the fireworks.

Chuncheon Puppet Festival (춘천인형극제)

2022-05-16

3017, Yeongseo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-242-8452

Chuncheon Puppet Festival first began in September 1989 and has now developed into the largest puppet festival in Asia attracting performers and visitors from all over the world. Visitors can enjoy four seasons of the festival at various locations throughout the city.

Busan International Magic Festival (부산국제매직페스티벌)

2023-09-18

74, Motgolbeonyeong-ro 71beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-626-7002

Busan International Magic Festival is the largest magic festival in the world. Several events are prepared to mesmerize the audience.

Chuncheon Makguksu & Dakgalbi Festival (춘천 막국수닭갈비축제)

2022-12-29

245 , Sports town-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-254-4347

Chuncheon Makguksu & Dakgalbi Festival celebrates dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) and makguksu (buckwheat noodles), two of the most famous specialties of the city of Chuncheon. During this festival, the area is full of booths selling buckwheat noodles and spicy stir-fried chicken. The festival offers plenty of ways to experience these two local foods.

DMZ International Documentary Film Festival (DMZ 국제다큐멘터리영화제)

2021-02-10

1036, Jungang-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-1899-8318

As the world’s only DMZ documentary film festival, this event offers an important opportunity to learn more about one of the world’s most unique political situations. The annual celebration features documentaries with a message of peace, communication, and life.

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