Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Jongmyo Chuhyangdaeje is a traditional memorial rite held every fall in honor of Korea's royal ancestors. The event also aims to promote cultural and artistic values of Jongmyo Shrine, a cultural heritage site that is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage.


Seoul(Jung-gu)

"Korea Sale Festa" is the first global shopping tourism festival in Korea. Events, special offers, and Hallyu festivals will be available for everyone to enjoy, including international visitors. The festival originated from 2015 "Korea Black Friday" and further developed with the cooperation of the government, distributors, manufacturers, tourism and culture industries.


Gyeonggi-do(Yongin-si) , Yongin

The Romantic Illumination festival will begin Nov 12 and continue until Mar 1 for 110 days with beautiful and enchating illumimation for a romantic and memorable holiday season.


Gyeonggi-do(Pocheon-si)

The peak of Myeongseonsan Mountain was where people lived by slash-and-burn farming in the 1950's. Unlike other wastelands, the region was used as an agricultural land which became more and more fertile through repetitive slash-and-burn farming, which in result eulalias took over the weeds and made it their home. At the foot of the mountain is Sanjeonghosu Lake, entertaining hikers with a splendid view of its harmony with the eulalias.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

Hangeul Festival is coming soon in celebration of 570th year anniversary of Hangeul (Korean alphabet), prepared by Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. This event will be held at Gwanghwamun Plaza, offering entertainment to citizens, specialists, and international visitors. Hangeul Festival is a cultural event everyone can enjoy, aiming to promote and share the cultural values of Hangeul to everyone.


Seoul(Mapo-gu)

The annual Haneul Park Sunrise Festival takes place at Haneul Park on January 1. Many people gather every year to bid farewell to the passing year and wish a happy New Year.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Inwangsan Mountain Cheongun Park Festival will take place in celebration of hopeful new year. Variety of events will be prepared such as wish writing, cultural performances, and more.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Cheongdo-gun)

Experience Cheongdo Provence Photo Land's Starlight Fairytale Town at night during the Lighting Festival. Children will enjoy seeing life-sized fairytale characters, while adults will enjoy the romantic and beautiful atmosphere with the soft lights.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Miryang-si)

Arirang is a national folk song that was created by a warrior monk during the Imjin War. The song expresses the principles and faithfulness of the Korean people under Sung Confucianism. There are many varieties of the song throughout each region, with changes happening continually over time. Miryang Arirang Festival celebrates this important intangible heritage through many programs and performances. Visitors can experience both the similarities and differences of the three major styles of Arirang (Miryang Arirang, Jeongseon Arirang, Jindo Arirang).


Busan(Haeundae-gu)

Haeundae Dalmaji Hot Spring Festival is a folk festival taking place in the Haeundae Beach area to celebrate Jeongwol Daeboreum, the first full moon of the lunar calendar. The day before the event, the citizens come together to make a daljip, a large pile of pine wood, which they will burn the following day to send up their wishes for a happy and healthy new year.