Eumseong Pumba Festival Blends Satire with Spirit
Legacy of Love Comes Alive at Eumseong Pumba Festival The 2025 Eumseong Pumba Festival, a unique cultural celebration inspired by the life and legacy of the late “beggar saint” Choi Gwi-dong, will take place from June 11 to 15 in Eumseong, Chungcheongbuk-do. As a festival rooted in spiritual and cultural heritage, it honors Choi’s legacy […]
A Mythical Journey into Korean Craft
Imaginary Beasts Come to Life at the National Heritage Exhibition The National Heritage Promotion Institute has partnered with Porsche Korea to launch a special craft exhibition titled “The Tenth Dragon’s Child and Imaginary Creatures,” which opened on May 28 and will run through October 17 at the National Intangible Heritage Center in Gangnam, Seoul. This […]
Welcome to Korea: HiKR Station Officially Opens at Incheon Airport
HiKR Station Offers First Taste of Modern Korean Culture The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) officially opened HiKR Station on May 29 at Incheon International Airport Terminal 1, unveiling a new cultural gateway for international visitors arriving in Korea. Designed as a dynamic cultural platform, HiKR Station introduces […]
Okpo Great Victory Festival 2025
Reliving the Battle of Okpo through Music, Fireworks, and Parades The city of Geoje is preparing to host the 2025 Okpo Great Victory Festival from June 13 to June 15, a patriotic cultural and artistic event held annually in mid-June. This festival honors the historic Battle of Okpo, the first naval victory of the Korean […]
Seongho Cultural Festival Returns to Ansan
Seongho Cultural Festival — Discover Silhak philosophy through art, games, and tradition The city of Ansan in Gyeonggi-do will host the 2025 Seongho Cultural Festival from May 31 to June 1 at Seongho Park. This two-day cultural and artistic event honors the legacy and achievements of Seongho Yi Ik, a renowned scholar of the late […]
Miryang Arirang Festival 2025 Kicks Off
Miryang Arirang Festival — Over 7,000 locals join Korea’s most inclusive festival The city of Miryang in Gyeongsangnam-do will host the 2025 Miryang Arirang Festival from May 22 to May 25, bringing the iconic melody of Arirang to life under the theme “The Sound of Arirang, Echoes of Hope.” The festival aims to reinterpret the […]
