Gwangju(Seo-gu)

Universiade Gwangju 2015, a combination of passion with culture, sports, education and harmony of students from all across the world, will be held in July, 2015 in Gwangju.Universiade Gwangju 2015 will last a total of 12 days from July 3 to July 14 at the Gwangju Universiade Main Stadium (World Cup Stadium) and other stadiums in Gwangju, across Jeollanam-do, Jeollabuk-do and Chungcheongbuk-do province. About 20,000 participants (including athletes and officials) from 170 countries will take part in this event, which comprised of 13 compulsory sports and 8 optional sports as well as other related event such as Market Street, Universiade Park, Athletes Village Cultural events, FISU Gala∙Eve festival and the 2015 FISU Conference. 


Seoul(Jung-gu)

Seoul is holding its annual month-long Seoul Summer Sale to attract international tourists looking fro some great shopping opportunities.The Seoul Summer Sale offers foreign travelers and residents great deals and discounts at a variety of over 92 brands at a total of 500 stores, duty free shops, large discount stores, cosmetics stores, theaters, restaurants, and more. Come to the dynamic city of Seoul and visit the wide range of stores participating in the Seoul Summer Sale. Receive huge discounts and plenty of free gifts. Also, 3 million Welcome Kits containing cosmetics samples and coupons will be distributed throughout participating locations. 


Daejeon(Daedeok-gu)

Gyejoksan Barefoot Festival is an exclusive festival that participants can walk or run 14.5km barefoot along the red clay trail while enjoying a cultural experience. Feet are thought to be the second heart in our body as it connects the entire living being. Therefore, stimulating feet by walking on clay road has positive health benefits such as preventing and healing diseases, and stress relieving. Visitors can easily be impressed with the natural beauty from both the local cultural and art events held in the forest, as they enjoy this eco-healing festival.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Mungyeong-si)

Mungyeong Traditional Chasabal (tea cup) Festival will be held in the area of Mugyeongsaejae in Gyeongsangbuk-do. The festival will have thematic events with a story about pottery makers throwing clay on the potter’s wheel.Mungyeong also features Mangdaengi, the oldest kiln in Korea. The festival aims to retain its identity as the top place for traditional ceramics and also spread its reputation across the country as the birthplace of tea culture.The festival aims to improve the regional culture and make Mungyeong a traditional Korean cultural brand as well as strengthen the bond of the local community.The world class cultural brand attracts international and domestic visitors experiencing the traditions of Korea.


Jeollanam-do(Gurye-gun)

Gurye Sansuyu Festival is an annual spring flower festival that takes place in the Jirisan Mountain hot springs area. Major programs include cornus fruit liquor making and cornus fruit makgeolli tasting, while other programs include traditional music and dance performances and fireworks displays.


Daegu(Buk-gu)

Daegu International Opera Festival will be held on performance stages throughout Daegu.During the festival, people can feel the important values of challenge, purity, sacrifice, and adventure, all under the theme of ‘Love we lost’.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Jinju-si)

Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival originates from the lantern lighting custom used during the Jinjuseong Fortress Battle of the Imjinwaeran War (Japanese invasion, 1592) as a military strategy to prevent Japanese troops from wading the Namgang River. The highlights of the festival are the floating of lanterns carrying personal wishes of the citizens along the Namgang River, and the parade of lanterns created by the students themselves. In addition, the festival features gaejesik (lighting of lanterns in remembrance of the Jinjuseong Fortress Battle veterans), an exhibition of the world’s traditional lanterns, and many more participatory cultural programs.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Chungju-si)

This festival showcases all of the world’s martial arts forms, as well as Korea’s traditional martial arts. This festival opens with the theme 'World's Martial Arts and Culture', showcasing demonstrations of Taekkyeon, Taekwondo, and Hapkido by Korea’s traditional martial arts groups. Martial artists from 16 nations have been invited to the festival, and will be taking part in demonstrations and performances. Programs have been prepared for non-Korean speakers and visitors will get a chance to try out many of the martial arts on display.


Gwangju(Dong-gu)

Held every October, the 7080 Chungjang Recollection Festival is one of Gwangju’s most representative festivals. The festival theme is the 1970s and 80s and creating a nostalgic atmosphere with various performances, exhibitions, and hands-on programs.During the festival, the streets in the venue are made to be similar to the scene of 70s and 80s. The 7080 Chungjang Recollection Festival hosts various programs such as a street parade, alumni reunions, intangible cultural asset performances, and more. 


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

Welcoming the first day of the New Year, Seongsan Sunrise Festival features a natural festival aiming to spread the natural values of Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, a UNESCO World Nature Heritage Site, to see the old year out and the new year in, and to share the traditional culture and artistic themed-tourism among visitors. Peaceful Jeju Island invites tourists to this festival held in Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, featuring an impressive scene that hasn’t changed since the sunrise that was recorded in the Palman Daejanggyeong for the Goryeo Dynasty. Visitors can make wishes for the coming year and enjoy the fascinating sunrise at Jeju’s tourism spot.