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Gyeryong World Military Culture Expo (계룡세계군문화엑스포)

Gyeryong World Military Culture Expo (계룡세계군문화엑스포)

2022-10-17

16, Jeongjang-ri, Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-42-840-3907

The Gyeryong World Military Culture Expo is held in Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do where all three branches of the Korean military are located. What started as a festival to celebrate Korea's national military service members in 2007 has expanded to celebrate the military culture of various countries around the world. The expo aims to promote peace by understanding international military culture, while also looking at the technical aspects of the military for future leaders. Visitors can also enjoy many military band performances and other fun programs.

Daejeon International Wine Expo (대전 국제 와인 EXPO)

Daejeon International Wine Expo (대전 국제 와인 EXPO)

2023-09-06

107, Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-250-6235 / 6236

Daejeon International Wine Expo is Korea's representative international wine festival. The festival showcases a variety of imported wines from 30 countries, including Italy, France, and Germany, as well as domestically produced wines and traditional liquors. The festival hosts the Asian Wine Trophy, a large scale wine tasting event, and the Asia Wine Buyers Conference, participated by recognized wine experts.

Gangneung Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제)

Gangneung Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제)

2024-10-23

20-1 Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-6802

Gangneung Coffee Festival is held every October in Gangneung, the City of Coffee. Various coffee shops from around the country gather to give visitors a taste of their coffee while coffee masters hold seminars providing their knowledge of coffee. Multiple competitions and performances as well as concerts and cultural events are also held.

Buan Masil Festival (부안마실축제)

Buan Masil Festival (부안마실축제)

2024-04-25

3 Byeolcheonji-ro, Buan-eup, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-580-4774

The Buan Masil Festival takes place in Buan, and introduces the local tourist attractions, nature, and culture to visitors. 

Busan International Short Film Festival (부산국제단편영화제)

Busan International Short Film Festival (부산국제단편영화제)

2022-10-05

120, Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-742-9600

The Busan International Short Film Festival started in the 1997 as Busan Short Film Festival and was renamed as Busan Asian Short Film Festival in 2000, expanding to include short movies from all across Asia. As time went on, the festival once again expanded its scope to include films from around the world and was renamed as Busan International Short Film Festival in 2010. The festival has laid a foundation for the development of Korean movies. It continues to stir up support and interest in short films, acting as a catalyst for the Korean short films industry.

Cheongsando Slow Walking Festival (청산도 슬로걷기축제)

Cheongsando Slow Walking Festival (청산도 슬로걷기축제)

2022-05-12

Cheongsan-myeon, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-550-5432

Designated as the first Slow City in Asia, Cheongsando in Wando-gun hosts the annual Cheongsando Slow Walking Festival. The festival is held every April, which is the best time of the year to enjoy the canola blossoms and barley with the sea in the background. During the festival, visitors can participate in various cultural events and exhibitions, and enjoy the spring scenery.

Hamyang Wild Ginseng Festival (함양산삼축제)

Hamyang Wild Ginseng Festival (함양산삼축제)

2024-07-09

49 Pilbongsan-gil, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-964-3353

Hamyang Wild Ginseng Festival is held at Hamyang Sangnim Forest, a Natural Monument. The area of Hamyang stretches across Jirisan Mountain and Deogyusan Mountain and features high quality wild ginseng and herbs that bring many domestic and overseas visitors to the area. This healthy well-being festival helps to promote and distribute wild ginseng and herbs produced in Hamyang.

Yeosu Jinnam Turtle Ship Festival (여수 거북선축제)

Yeosu Jinnam Turtle Ship Festival (여수 거북선축제)

2022-09-14

146 , Isunsingwangjang-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-664-5400

The Yeosu Jinnam Turtle Ship Festival commemorates the achievements of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and his victorious naval battles during the Imjin War. The festival provides an opportunity for locals and tourists to come together and enjoy a range of hands-on programs, performances, ceremonies, and game events.

Korea Travel Expo (내나라 여행박람회)

Korea Travel Expo (내나라 여행박람회)

2023-04-10

281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3445-1519

The Korea Travel Expo is a gathering of Korean regional tourism organizations, as well as travel aficionados from all over the world. It is held annually in order to help increase the national tourism volume, information exchanges, travel service quality, and local economies.

Gyeryongsan Mountain Sanshinje Festival (계룡산 산신제)

2020-07-29

Gyeryong-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-10-5807-4344

Gyeryongsan Mountain Sanshinje Festival is an annual traditional ceremony to worship and celebrate the mountain spirits. The ceremony draws many visitors thanks to the beautiful spring scenery of Gyeryongsan Mountain. There are also many attractions and traditional performances during the event. Yanghwa-ri Village, the main venue of the festival, is where the heritage and culture of Sanshinje ceremony are well preserved.