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Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival (산청한방약초축제)

2026-06-25

61 Donguibogam-ro 555beon-gil, Geumseo-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-970-6670

*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals. Details for the 2026 festivals will be updated as they become available.*The Sancheong Herbal Medicinal Festival is a celebration for those interested in traditional herbal medicine. Donguibogam (Principles and Practice of Eastern Medicine) and its author, Heo Jun, are highly regarded in Korean medicine. Sancheong, where Heo Jun studied, is home to Jirisan Mountain, which is often seen as a treasure trove by Korean medicine doctors due to being a habitat of over 1,000 species of medicinal herbs. The festival features Korean medicine clinics offering treatments like acupuncture, while the festival square is transformed into an herbal garden with photo zones, tea drinking spots, spaces for making herbal flower pots, and exhibitions and sales of herbal flower pot goods. Visitors can also participate in making herbal sweet rice puffs, nostalgic herbal dalgona candy, herbal cocktails, and herbal tea brewed in a large decoction pot.◎ Dongui bogamDongui bogam is a medical encyclopedia completed in 1610, written by Heo Jun after a meticulous study and observation of medical books and practices of China and Joseon. It is considered the best medical encyclopedia in the East and was registered as a UNESCO Memory of the World in 2009.

Yeoncheon Paleolithic Festival (연천구석기축제)

2026-06-29

1510, Yangyeon-ro, Jeongok-eup, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-70-7733-0390

The Yeoncheon Paleolithic Festival is a hands-on prehistoric culture festival held at the Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site in Yeoncheon, where some of the earliest humans on the Korean Peninsula once lived. The site is world-renowned for the discovery of Acheulean hand axes, evidence that highly advanced Paleolithic people inhabited Korea some 300,000 years ago. Once a year, Jeongok-ri becomes a gathering place for prehistoric cultures from around the world, inviting modern visitors to step into the world of early human life through a wide range of immersive experiences. Rooted in the historical significance of the Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site, the festival promotes harmony between cultural heritage and the public, strengthens the region’s identity, and demonstrates how archaeological sites can be actively preserved while being brought to life.

Jeju Fire Festival (제주들불축제)

2025-03-05

San 59-8 Bongseong-ri, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-728-2753

Jeju Fire Festival is a representative cultural festival related to Jeju's culture of livestock care. Held every March at Saebyeoloreum Volcanic Cone, the night sky lights up with fiery red. The festival features a media façade show, torch march, fire show, and more as well as various programs and food trucks.

Nonsan Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival (논산강경젓갈축제)

2023-09-18

45, Geumbaek-ro, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-730- 2973

Nonsan Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival is held in the town where the largest salted seafood market in Korea is located. The salted seafood in the area is known for its long tradition and special process. During the festival period, visitors can buy salted seafood at special discounted prices.

Yangyang Songi Festival (양양송이축제)

2023-09-11

Nammun-ri, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-671-3803

Yangyang Songi Festival takes place annually during the harvest season for Yangyang’s famed specialty, pine mushrooms. Visitors can purchase these mushrooms as well as mushrooms and other specialty products grown throughout the country.

Muju Firefly Festival (무주반딧불축제)

2026-06-25

326-14 Hanpungnu-ro, Muju-eup, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-324-2440

*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals. Details for the 2026 festivals will be updated as they become available.*Fireflies, beloved for their twinkling tails at night, are a precious insect designated as Natural Monument in Korea. Muju, known for its pristine environment, is a prime habitat for these enchanting creatures. The Muju Firefly Festival celebrates this natural wonder every year. Visitors can participate in various programs to experience the magic of fireflies dancing under the night sky. ◎ TipTo avoid discomfort from insects and weather conditions, it’s advisable to wear long pants and closed shoes. Be aware that weather conditions like rain or storms may affect the visibility of fireflies during the festival.

Chunhyang Festival (춘향제)

2026-02-13

1447 Yocheon-ro, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-620-5770

Taking place in Namwon, Chunhyang Festival celebrates the love between Chunhyang and Lee Mongryong, based on the famous Korean love story, Chunhyangjeon. Held since 1931, the festival aims to spread the story not only around Korea but to international visitors as well through hands-on experiences and moving performances. The highlight of the festival is the beauty pageant that attracts many people.

Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (진주 남강유등축제)

2026-07-07

287 Gangnam-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-761-9111

*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals. Details for the 2026 festivals will be updated as they become available.*The Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival is an event that continues the practice of making wishes by floating colorful lanterns down the Namgang River. This practice of over 400 years originated from the Siege of Jinju in 1592. The festival begins at sunset when lanterns of various shapes and sizes are lit on the Namgang River. World Pungmul lanterns, wish lanterns, traditional lanterns, religious lanterns, and customized lanterns embroider the night with colorful lights. Fireworks and lighting shows are held against the backdrop of this beautiful night view, along with various cultural shows. The festival operates food trucks where visitors can enjoy delicious foods from around the world. ◎ The Siege of Jinju and YudeungDuring the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592, yudeung (oil lanterns) were lit in the battle at Jinjuseong Fortress to stop the Japanese army from crossing the Namgang River. The lanterns were also used as a means of contacting families outside the fortress.

Cheonan World Dance Festival (천안흥타령춤축제)

2026-06-25

208 Beonyeong-ro, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-900-7020

*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals. Details for the 2026 festivals will be updated as they become available.*The Cheonan World Dance Festival is a global event that brings everyone together through dance, transcending nationalities and language barriers. Dancers from all over the world gather in Cheonan to participate in various festival programs. The National Dance Competition is the highlight of the festival, with a total prize of about 100 million won. There is also the Street Dance Parade across the city center and the International Dance Competition in which dance teams from across the globe participate. Other shows include the energetic performances of the National University Cheerleading Competition and the exciting “Improv Dance Battle,” where everyone can join in on the fun.

Chuncheon Mime Festival (춘천마임축제)

2026-06-30

112, Chuncheon-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-244-0585

The Chuncheon Mime Festival is one of Korea’s leading performing arts festivals, connecting the city, art, and its people through mime, an art form that communicates through movement. Held every year during the last week of May in Chuncheon, the city of water and springtime, the festival is recognized as one of the world’s three major mime festivals, alongside France’s Mimos Mime Festival and the London Mime Festival in the United Kingdom. Over the years, it has developed a distinctive artistic identity that blends Chuncheon, mime, and festival culture into a genre of its own. Through wordless movement and the creative fusion of water, fire, flowers, light, video, and other artistic forms, the festival expresses the emotions and spirit of the city and its people. It is also a vibrant “nanjang” festival that transforms the desires and energies of both the city and the times into artistic expression. Under the theme “Body Landscape,” the 2026 Chuncheon Mime Festival will take place from May 24 to 31. Beginning with the opening nanjang, Ah! Surajang, the eight-day festival will present diverse "body landscapes" throughout Chuncheon through theater performances, Walking Mime, Art Nanjang X, and the all-night Dokkaebi Nanjang.

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