Chungcheongnam-do(Hongseong-gun)

Having modified its name from Hongseong Naepo Culture Festival, Hongseong Historical Person Festival is held in Hongjueupseong Fortress every September, with the aim of become an educational festival. Hongseong is the hometown of many historical persons in the areas of literature, martial arts and art such as General Choe Yeong, a great commander during the Goryeo period, Seong Sam-mun, a scholar-official of the early Joseon era, General Kim Jwa-jin, who won the Battle of Cheongsanni against Japan, Han Yong-un, who was a resistance fighter to Japanese influence with his fidelity and integrity, Han Seong-jun, a folk dancer, and Lee Ung-no, who established Korean painting’s creativity and identity. The festival offers historical person-related programs that include themed performances, histories of the persons, and their life story, giving a unique experience. Excellent local food from Hongseong can also be eaten at the festival site.


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[Event introduction] Ulsan Grand Park Light Festival started in 2016 to provide citizen more enjoyment during winter. For the past two years, more than 250,000 visitors have come to the festival with over 40% of the visitors from outside of Ulsan. This year’s festival with a title “Draw the light dream,” offering 5 different themes, will be held for 51 days from December 8, 2018 to January 27, 2019. The highlight of the festival is the 11m high star structure in front of the Rose Garden Fountain where amazing multimedia lighting show will be displayed.


Jeollanam-do(Yeosu-si)

Hyangiram Sunrise Festival is an annual overnight festival that begins on New Year's Eve. It takes place at the historic Hyangiram Hermitage, which was built in year 644. As the New Year's Day dawns, visitors can witness the sun rise above the horizon from Hyangiram, which literally means "a hermitage facing the sun."


Chungcheongnam-do(Nonsan-si)

Daedunsan Mountain Surak Valley Ice Festival offers a wide range of memorable winter activities including mini-bobsledding, ice sledding, traditional sledding, an igloo play area, traditional Korean winter activities area, playground with snow, ice slide, igloo cafe, outdoor food market. The festival will also include ice sculptures, snow sculptures, and photo zones.


Chungcheongnam-do(Boryeong-si)

Immerse Yourself in the Heart of Korea! Embark on a Cultural Odyssey with our Year-Round Festival Tour, and Savor the Pinnacle of Entertainment at the 2024 Boryeong Mud Festival and K-pop Concert! Saturday, July 20, 2024 Immerse yourself in the exhilaration of the World K-POP Festival, relish the unique mud experiences, and be awestruck by fascinating exhibition programs! Join the world in celebrating the vibrant and thrilling Boryeong Mud Festival. This iconic event, renowned as a melting pot for international visitors, offers a unique fusion of beach fun and mud experience all in one go. During the festival, tourists coated in mud fill the event space, creating a lively and visually spectacular atmosphere that is fun to even just observe! The main attractions of the festival are the mud experiences, which not only provide immense fun but also offer excellent skin care benefits. Popular events include 'Mud Wrestling' and 'Mud Painting' where participants, regardless of gender, indulge in smearing mud on each other. As the day draws to an end, the excitement mounts with the K-POP Super Concert as part of the World K-POP Festival, making hearts race with electrifying performances. And that's not all! The night welcomes you with an enchanting fireworks display at a specially designated beachside venue. Your mud extravaganza continues throughout the day with a myriad of activities such as Mud Massages, Mud Super Sliding, Mud Sumo Wrestling, Mud Painting, Mud Prison, an Air Show, and Parade, making for an unforgettable day. Dubbed as the epitome of Korean summer festivals, the Boryeong Mud Festival invites you to fully engage in a plethora of events that promise fun and excitement. Rest assured, there's never a dull moment with our lineup of events! Our package also includes round-trip transportation from Seoul, along with English, Japanese, and Chinese-speaking guides accompanying you to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. If you're planning a trip to Korea, don't miss this golden opportunity to experience the famous Boryeong Mud Festival and the K-POP concert simultaneously. Dive headfirst into the exciting blend of culture, music, and wellness that this unique Korean experience offers. Embrace the adventure and make unforgettable memories at the Boryeong Mud Festival! 【2024 Boryeong Mud Festival and K-pop Concert!】​ TripleS / BTOB /  JD1 / BAEKHO / LEE CHAE-YEON(IZ*ONE) / LEE MU-JIN / HONG JI-YUN 8TURN / ATBO / UNIS / ALL(H)OURS / BADVILLAIN ※Lineup Subject to change / ※ 出演者は変更になる可能性がございます。予めご了承ください。/ ※ 根据主办方或出演ARTIST的情况,演出时间可能发生变更。 / ※ 根據主辦方或出演ARTIST的情況,演出時間可能發生變更。   2024 Boryeong Mud Festival | Round-Trip Transportation Included from Seoul Myeongdong ↔ Chungcheongnam-do This concert ticket is provided as an invitation exclusively for foreign tourists by the Korea Tourism Organization. ※ Please be sure to board in time, as damage will occur to others after the departure time. Please arrive at 20 minutes in advance. 08:00   Departure from Myeong-dong Subway Line 4, Exit 3 (명동역 3번출구) ▶▷HERE(Google Map) 11:00   Upon arrival in Boryeong, dive into the fun of the Boryeong Mud Festival!             Participate in hands-on mud experience programs             Take part in beach activities and expo exhibition programs 20:00   Enjoy the 'K-pop World Concert' 22:00   Board the bus after the concert ends (Please follow the instructions of the on-site guide to avoid inconveniencing others. Be sure to adhere to the bus boarding and meeting times.) 00:30   Disband after arriving at Myeong-dong Station *Includes Transportation, Admission fees, Concert tickets, Tour guide, Tour bus fees, Gratuities, Day-of parking fees, Fuel surcharges *Excludes Meals, Additional expenses and personal expenditures, Insurance 2023 Boryeong Mud Festival 2023 Boryeong Mud Festival   Notice ※ Please note that the tour will be canceled if the minimum number of participants (10 or more) is not met. ※ The festival may be changed or canceled due to inclement weather (rain) or the organizer's circumstances on the day. ※ The details of the mud experience program are subject to change or cancellation without notice. ※ Meals are not included in this tour. Please purchase food on-site individually. * Participation in the tour is mandatory. Please note that concert tickets cannot be received separately. * Advance tickets for foreigners will be collected at the ticketing counter You need to bring your ID card (passport, alien registration card, copy of passport + at least one ID card issued by your country) Please bring it with you. If there is no such document, ticket exchange is not possible.              ※ If you lost or damaged your ticket, it is your fault. The ticket will not be reissued and you cannot enter the concert without a ticket. ※ The concert will be broadcast live, so many cameras will be there. Because of cameras, your view could be blocked.  ※ After the concert starts, you could be not permitted to enter. ※ For safety and security, any food and drink except water will be prohibited in the concert venue.  ※ If you disrupt others’ view with a tripod or a large camera, you could be restricted by the staff. ​※ Please be sure to board in time, as damage will occur to others after the departure time. Please arrive at 15 minutes in advance. ※ Vehicles are offered for 12, 25, or 45 passengers depending on the number of passengers. ※ When you make a reservation, please leave a contact form to be able to contact you locally. ※On-site first-come-first-served basis (no designated seats) ※Check your voucher and ID before boarding the vehicle. (Mobile, printed voucher available) ※ Be sure to present your voucher. You cannot present reservation mail. ★This ticket is to be sold as a set and no item will be sold seperately. ★No cancellation & amendment after booking confirmed​ ※ If you book a ticket illegally or if you are a Korean, your booking will be automatically cancelled and you cannot get refund on your ticket fare. ※본 티켓은 외국인 전용 예매 티켓입니다. 여권 또는 외국인등록증을 통해 본인 확인 후 티켓이 발권됩니다.(한국인 티켓 수령불가) ※부정 예매나 해당 대상이 아닌 경우(내국인), 예매는 강제 취소되며, 환불 또한 불가능합니다. ※Cancellation policy: non-refundable   ​ ※Emergency contact number: +82-10-6787-1516(Contact available on the day of the performance only / 仅在演出当天可联系 / 公演当日のみ連絡可能)



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Chungcheongnam-do(Boryeong-si)

Boryeong Sea Mud Exhibition is held for 31 days in the summer with a target of 1.2 million visitors. It will combine with Boryeong Mud Festival to promote the benefits of mud and expand the ocean industry. The exhibition will have various ocean related booths as well as experience programs and events for visitors to enjoy.


Gangwon-do(Inje-gun)

Inje Icefish Festival will be held at Soyangho Lake in Inje. At this spectacular winter festival visitors will be able to try out ice fishing and exciting games such as human bowling on ice, ice soccer, and even a tug-of-war on ice. For those icefish fanatics there will be an icefish eating competition, and visitors can sample the icefish for free.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Sacheon-si)

The International Percussion Festival mainly led by professor Choi Jong-shil, the pioneer of Samulnori, is the nation’s first festival devoted to the percussion instrument and its musicians. Gaining a huge popularity at the Korean Festival Exhibition, this 4-day festival will be held to promote the excellence of Samcheonpo Korean farm music with 12 episodes, which was designated as Intangible Asset No. 11 and the Hanryo Maritime culture. Performance Guide: The festival’s hightlight is Samcheonpo Korean farm music containing 12 episodes. The Samcheonpo Korean farm music mainly consists of Street Military Music that was used by military personnel when they played Obangjinchigi. The first episode is a stage to have Obangjinpuri, which means soldiers are guarding the enemy’s territory after taking it. The second episode is a stage for the soldiers to feel safety and to gather around for a feast after capturing their enemy. In the third episode, farm musicians will spin the Sangmo (Korean hat with a ribbon) and present acrobatic performances by laying their bodies sideways. All 12 episodes will create unique and exciting performances. During the festival period, the Percussion Instrument Festival will also be held with the participation of world famous percussionists from the US, Taiwan, Japan, France and Brazil. As an additional event, the Percussion Instrument Exhibition will display 1,000 kinds of musical instruments. What’s more, there will be a World Percussion Musical Academic Convention, a National Percussion Musical Contest, and a Percussion Musical Experience. Festival Highlights: During the festival, visitors can learn all about the traditional percussion music around the world and experience the traditional Korean folk cultures at ‘Goyouje’ and ‘Gilnori,’ which pray for the successful opening of the festival. ‘Goyouje’, a ritual ceremony to pray for success before any important event, will show a glimpse of what traditional Korean religious services are all about, whereas the ‘Gilnori’ will show what real Korean folk plays are all about by showing Pungmulpae and mask dance performances. Sacheon is also a very good tourist place to visit since there are famous destinations like Samcheonpo Bridge, Namildae Elephant Rock, Bongmyeong Mountain, and Dasolsa.


Chungcheongnam-do(Nonsan-si)

In celebration of the Jeongwol Daeboreum holiday held during the largest full moon of the year, Nonsan Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival is held to host annual rituals and provide a place for families to spend time together. The festival’s activities also include juldarigi (tug of war) in Nonsan-si, jegichagi (Korean hacky sack), a kite-flying contest for families to paint the sky, writing a family motto, neolttwigi (Korean seesawing jumping), rolling a hoop, paengichigi (top spinning), and other folk game activities.


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Muju Namdaecheon Stream Ice Festival is held in areas near Muju Namdaecheon Stream. Visitors can take part in many fun winter activities including fishing for trout, sledding and more.