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Daegwallyeong Snow Festival (대관령 눈꽃축제)

Daegwallyeong Snow Festival (대관령 눈꽃축제)

2026-02-13

135-9 Daegwallyeong-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-335-3995

The Daegwallyeong Snow Festival is held in Daegwallyeong, Pyeongchang every January. Daegwallyeong Snow Festival first began in 1993 and was one of the first snow festivals that took place at the time. Since then it has become a prominent winter festival of the region that brings the community together. The festival's beautiful snowy hills and enjoyable activities are the perfect combination for bringing out the child in everyone.

Pyeongchang Trout Festival (평창송어축제)

Pyeongchang Trout Festival (평창송어축제)

2026-06-19

3562, Gyeonggang-ro, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-336-4000

In the past, winters in this region were unforgiving. Heavy snowfalls buried villages, and neighbors would stretch ropes between their homes, carving tunnels through the snow to find their way from one house to another. When the bitter winds sweeping across the river caused the shallow channels to freeze and merge early in the season, people would hammer at large rocks beneath the ice catch fish and secure a precious meal. Today, the hardships endured by our ancestors have been transformed into celebration. Every year from late December through late January, the Pyeongchang Trout Festival brings this winter heritage to life under the theme, “A Winter Story of Snow, Ice, and Trout.” Visitors can experience the thrill of trout fishing on the frozen Odaecheon Stream, where the crystal-clear ice reveals fish swimming beneath the surface. Along with a variety of winter activities, the festival offers an opportunity to enjoy the true charm and excitement of a Korean winter.

Maryangpo Sunset & Sunrise Festival (마량포 해넘이 해돋이축제)

Maryangpo Sunset & Sunrise Festival (마량포 해넘이 해돋이축제)

2020-02-12

56, Seoin-ro, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-952-9525

Maryang-ri on the western coast of Korea is a unique place where you can catch both the sunrise and sunset over the ocean. To celebrate this natural event, the Maryangpo Sunrise & Sunset Festival is held December 31 to January 1 every year. Visitors here will witness a very special miracle of nature, as they celebrate the old year and welcome in the new one.

Geoje Codfish Festival (거제 대구수산물축제)

Geoje Codfish Festival (거제 대구수산물축제)

2021-01-21

Online
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-55-681-2233

The Geoje Codfish Festival presents a variety of performances and events. In particular, many visitors enjoy participating in the Codfish Direct Sales Marketplace, and the on-the-spot codfish auctions. Throughout the festival, visitors are able to buy codfish and salted fish at affordable prices, as well as enjoy the taste of these local products.

Boseong Tea Plantation Light Festival (보성차밭 빛축제)

Boseong Tea Plantation Light Festival (보성차밭 빛축제)

2022-12-14

775, Nokcha-ro, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-850-5211~4

Since 2000, Boseong Tea Plantation Light Festival has served as a reputed light festival of Korea. The festival uses decorative lights, media facade, special lights, illumintated objects, and more for a festive mood and to promote Boseong.

Seoul Design Festival (서울디자인페스티벌)

Seoul Design Festival (서울디자인페스티벌)

2021-07-07

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-2262-7200

Seoul Design Festival first launched in 2002 based on content featured on the monthly "Design" and network ties in the design industry. The festival aims to promote designers, brands, and corporations as well as introduce local and international design trends. The festival also encourages domestic and international designers, as well as those who work in the field, to connect and build a social network to further expand their careers.

Yeongdong Dried Persimmon Festival (영동곶감축제)

Yeongdong Dried Persimmon Festival (영동곶감축제)

2023-05-25

122 , Yeongdonghwanggan-ro, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-43-745-8917

Yeongdong Dried Persimmon Festival aims to promote the excellency of Yeongdong's dried persimmon and thereby boost the local economy through local produce. This year, the festival takes place online, primarily focusing on selling dried persimmon.

Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival (통영한산대첩축제)

Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival (통영한산대첩축제)

2026-06-25

267, Tongyeonghaean-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-640-5631

The 65th Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival is one of Korea’s leading patriotic history and cultural festivals, commemorating the victory at the Battle of Hansan, one of the three great naval victories of the Imjin War, and honoring the spirit and leadership of Admiral Yi Sun-sin. Held throughout Tongyeong around the anniversary of the victory, on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month (August 14 in 2026), the festival features programs that bring this historic event to life, including a reenactment of the Battle of Hansan, the Parade of the Three Provinces Naval Commander, the departure ceremony, and a victory homecoming ceremony. Visitors of all ages can enjoy traditional cultural experiences, performances, exhibitions, marine leisure activities, media content, and nighttime programs. Set against Tongyeong’s beautiful coastline and rich historical heritage, the festival blends tradition and modern creativity while continuing to grow as a globally recognized festival of history and patriotic remembrance.

Hambaeksan Wildflower Festival (함백산 야생화축제)

Hambaeksan Wildflower Festival (함백산 야생화축제)

2024-07-17

75 Gohan 2-gil, Gohan-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-592-5455

Hambaeksan Wildflower Festival takes place at Manhangjae Pass, the largest wildflower area in the nation. The festival offers various programs and events for visitors to enjoy. At cool temperature of 21 celcius at the x_height of 1,330 meters above sea level, visitors do not have to worry about fighting with the summer heat.

JUMP(코믹 마샬아츠 퍼포먼스 ‘점프’)

2026-04-10

47, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul