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Dream Concert 2023 to be held in Busan on May 27th
On the 14th, the Korea Entertainment Producer’s Association announced that the 29th Dream Concert will be held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on May 27th (Sat) as the official closing…
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“Feel the Real Seoul” – Seoul Festa 2023 presale tickets now available
The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) is announcing the opening of the eight-day Seoul Festa 2023 event to signal the resumption of the city’s tourism, and a spectacular opening ceremony…
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The 2030 Busan World Expo Night of Light will be held on April 6
Emit a light towards the night sky, with the hope for the harmony of Busan and the desire to attract the World Expo 2030 The city of Busan has recently announced that the 2030 Busan World Expo…
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6 national flower festivals to enjoy this spring without masks
There is nothing like a flower festival to fully enjoy spring in Korea. Flowers of diverse colors fully express their vitality, with the country hosting around this time of year festivals of…
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Gwangalli’s Marvelous Drone Light Show in Support of the 2030 World Expo in Busan (Saturday, April 1, 2023)
Gwangalli’s Marvelous Drone Light Show will take place on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. This is a one-time special show as part of the promotional campaign to host World Expo 2030 in…
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Night tours of Gyeongbokgung Palace to start from April 5
The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center of the Cultural Heritage Administration on March 29 said the 2023 Spring Gyeongbokgung Palace Night Tour will run from April 5 to May 31. Visitors can…
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Top 5 Spring Festivals in Korea 2023
Korea is known for its many festivals, and springtime is no exception. Here are some of the top spring festivals in Korea for 2023. Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival The Jinhae Cherry Blossom…
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Spring Flower & Cherry Blossom Festivals in Busan 2023
The city of Busan has launched a new tourist city map of spring blossoms with spring festivals and recommended spots to enjoy the spring flower blossoms in Busan. The map includes information…
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Strawberry Festival in Korea: Nonsan Strawberry Festival
It is strawberry season in South Korea! And, there is nowhere better to get your fix of the freshest, juiciest strawberries than the Nonsan Strawberry Festival! You can enjoy the festival from…
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The 30th Gyeongju Cherry Marathon Opens after 4 Year-hiatus
The 30th Gyeongju Cherry Marathon will be held on April 1. After four year-hiatus, participants can enjoy a run around Bomunho Lake in the midst of spring air, making it a very popular event.…
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2023 F/W Seoul Fashion Week ft. NewJeans
The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced that it will hold the 2023 F/W Seoul Fashion Week for five days from Wed, Mar. 15 to Sun, Mar. 19, showcasing the fall and winter fashion…
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Photography exhibition on traditional Korean brassware to be held in Daegu
The Bangjja Yugi Museum, which is affiliated with the Daegu Arts Center’s Bangjja Yugi Museum Management Office, will be hosting a photography exhibition from February 23 (Thu) through June 25…
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Special exhibition to welcome spring at Gwanghwamun Square
The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) is holding a special exhibition at Gwanghwamun Square to welcome spring to provide citizens with a refreshing experience to enjoy their daily lives at…
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Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival at Namsangol Hanok Village
The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced to host the Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival at Namsangol Hanok Village to celebrate the first full moon of the new year for two days from Sat,…
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Ice Fishing Festival in South Korea: Hwacheon Sancheoneo
I love winter. However, when the temperatures drop below zero, it is hard to motivate myself to go out into the cold. Unfortunately, because I have been lazy, I think I am missing the…
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Top 10 Festivals in Korea 2023
Just like every other country, Korea holds its own traditional festivals every year. In 2020 and 2021 most of them were canceled due to the pandemic. However, since last year more and more of…
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Five Colored Starlight Garden Exhibition
About two hours outside of Seoul in Gapyeong, nestled in a valley of Chukryeongsan (Mt. Chukryeong), is a beautiful botanical garden. In the spring, summer, and fall you will find a massive…
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Korea Grand Sale 2023
The Korea Grand Sale is Korea’s representative shopping, culture, and tourism festival combining tourism and Hallyu for international visitors. The Korea Grand Sale offers the pleasure…
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The 14th Pyeongchang Trout Festival to Kick Off
The 14th Pyeongchang Trout Festival will kick off on Dec. 30 and runs through Jan. 29, 2023 at the Odaecheon Stream in Jinbu-myeon of Pyeongchang County. The Pyeongchang Trout Festival has…
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Hyangiram Sunrise Festival 2023: New Year’s in Yeosu
New Year is a special holiday for everyone in South Korea. To prepare for the New Year, Koreans spend time cleaning their homes, buying new clothes, and preparing traditional dishes. Every…
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New Year’s Eve in Korea 2023
Although New Year does not traditionally hold the same significance in Korea as Seollal, people still go out to celebrate in many different ways – from parties in dance clubs to watching…
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2022 Seoul Lantern Festival
This year’s Seoul Lantern Festival will be held at Gwanghwamun Square from December 19-31 for 13 days. To commemorate the reopening of the square, the festival will be held in different themes…
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Experiencing the World Cup in Korea
To be honest I am not a big fan of football. But I do understand why people love it. And through the experience that I have here in Korea, I can say, without a doubt that the World Cup this…
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PopUps in Hongdae’s AK & Mall December 2022
This month there are a lot of pop-up stores in Hongdae’s AK& building! PopUps are some of the best places to get content for Instagram, or just have a great time without spending…
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European Christmas Market in Seoul 2022
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! All of the grass is dead, the trees are bare, and I think my nose is going to fall off. I don’t know about you, but one thing that always…
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Cover Contest to Win a Trip to South Korea
After the Covid-19 pandemic, which caused tourism in South Korea to be interrupted due to the closing of borders, the Korean government has come up with a lot of ideas for promoting tourism.…
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Xcalibur: Seventeen’s Dokyeom Musical Documentary
Last week, I got the chance to watch the premiere of Seventeen Dokyeom’s Musical Documentary. Back in 2019, Seventeen’s member Dokyeom, or DK, made his musical actor debut as King Arthur,…
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Twice 7th Anniversary Exhibition & Pop-up Store Coming Soon!
Twice is celebrating their 7th Anniversary this October, and you can celebrate it too with their upcoming exhibition and Pop-up Store in Seoul. From October 20th to November 6th you can visit…
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Yet to Come BTS Concert in Busan Live Stream and Live Play Information
Didn’t get tickets to BTS Yet to Come in Busan? Not to worry, you can still live stream it at home. Or, if you are in Busan, you can attend Live Play events throughout the city! The show…
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Giant Rubber Duck Returns to Seoul
After eight years without a visit, this Fall, Seoul finally received the Rubber Duck once again! For those of you who aren’t familiar, in Sokcheon lake near Lotte World, a giant rubber…
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Top 5 BTS ARMY Destinations in Busan
Are you a BTS ARMY that is headed to Busan for the upcoming historic Yet to Come concert? Well, even if you didn’t secure a ticket, there are tons of amazing destinations for BTS fans to…
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Seoul Job Fair for International Students 2022
The Seoul Job Fair for International Students 2022 will be held October 21 – 22. It is the biggest yearly job fair for foreigners in South Korea. With nearly 200 positions on the market…
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