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10.30–31SeoulDeoksugungJeongdong Night Walk 2026 Moves to Autumn: Deoksugung After Dark, Oct 30–31
Seoul's Jeongdong Yahaeng festival runs in autumn for the first time, Oct 30–31. 34 historic sites open at night, an opening concert at Deoksugung, neon photo spots and a food zone.
11.12–15Seoul DDPBeautyEarly birdKurly Beauty Festa 2026 at DDP in November: 45 Brands Under One Roof
Kurly Beauty Festa 2026 runs Nov 12–15 at Seoul's DDP Art Hall. 45 brands, morning-to-night zones, ticket prices and the Oct 22–25 super early bird sale.
Through Nov 13FreePark workoutEveningHow to Join Free Evening Park Aerobics in Korea: Seoul Plaza, Siheung Baegot and Gwangju Seo-gu
Free group aerobics runs in parks at Seoul Plaza, Siheung's Baegot Life Park and parks in Gwangju's Seo-gu. Days and times, cost, how to sign up and a first-timer's kit.
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10.26~SeoulHan RiverFreeJamsugyo Bridge Goes Car-Free on Oct 26: You Can Still Walk Across During Construction
From midnight on October 26, 2026, no cars cross Seoul's Jamsugyo Bridge. Walking and cycling stay open during works, and the walk-only bridge is due in August 2027 with 22 viewpoints and 2 glass decks.
PohangGurongpoHaenyeoA Gurongpo Haenyeo Among the World's Top 100 Women: Pohang Fishing Village Travel Guide
Seong Jeong-hee, a haenyeo diver of about 40 years in Gurongpo, is the only Korean on the FAO's 100 women list. Her story, plus the Japanese House Street, the modern history museum and gwamegi news.
Seoul BanpoShoppingUndergroundWhy Seoul's GOTO Mall Is Popular Again: Fall Basics Shopping at Express Bus Terminal
GOTO Mall, the underground arcade at Seoul's Express Bus Terminal, is trending again for fall basics. Sales data, how to get there, Sunday hours and tips for browsing.
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ChiikawaMerchChiikawa the Movie Passes 1.9 Million Viewers in Korea: Why It's a Hit and How to Get the CGV Popcorn Bucket
Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island retook No. 1 in its third week and passed 1.9 million viewers in Korea. Here's the box office story and the CGV popcorn bucket rules.
10.24–25SeosanBirdwatchingBirdwatching for Beginners: Seosan Cheonsuman Bird Festival, Oct 24–25, With 100,000 Winter Birds
More than 100,000 winter birds have arrived at Cheonsuman Bay. Here's the Seosan Birdland migratory bird festival (Oct 24–25), its birding contest and activities, and a first-timer's checklist.
SeasonalChestnutsGongjuChestnut Season in Korea: How to Enjoy Autumn Chestnuts and a Gongju Trip
October is fresh chestnut season in Korea. Ways to eat them, how to pick and roast, Gongju's Gongsanseong Fortress area and the Winter Gongju Roasted Chestnut Festival.