Places & Food
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.
Oct 24 · 31AndongFarm stayAutumn tripAndong's Maenggae Village and the Hahoe Seonyu Julbulnori Fire Show: An Oct 24 or 31 Autumn Overnight
Maenggae Village in Andong is reached by tractor across the Nakdong River, with a buckwheat field and a wheat-spirit distillery. How to pair it with the Hahoe Seonyu Julbulnori fire show on Oct 24 or 31, plus fees, booking and rain rules.
From Oct 15YonginEverlandAnimalsEverland's Baby Capybara Triplets Debut at Puppa Town From Oct 15
Baby capybara triplets born at Everland on Sept 28 are on view at Puppa Town from Oct 15. Meet parents Dotom and Dutom, plus viewing-time changes, the naming contest and the autumn festival.
10.14~Jamsil, SeoulPlayoffsJamsil Baseball Stadium's Last Autumn: Why Go Before It's Torn Down, and Playoff Tips (2026)
Jamsil Baseball Stadium, open since 1982, will be demolished after the 2026 season. See the postseason schedule starting October 14, tips for going, and what comes next.
Opened 10.1PangyoSolo hot potHaidilao's Solo Hot Pot Brand 'Hot Pot Hi-Five' in Pangyo: Prices, Menu, Hours (2026)
Haidilao opened Hot Pot Hi-Five, a hot pot brand just for solo diners. See the Pangyo first store's set prices (about 20,000 won), opening hours and what to check before going alone.
Until Nov 30SeoulNight walkSeoul Night Media Art: 5 Outdoor Spots, Hours and How to Get There (Autumn 2026)
Five outdoor media art displays in Seoul, from Gwanghwamun to Dongdaemun and Noeul Island: dates, nightly hours and the nearest subway exit, based on official city information.
SeoulTravel newsSeoul Ranked No. 1 Big City by Condé Nast Traveler Readers (2026): Why and a One-Day Walk
Seoul took first place in Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards for best big city. Here are the ranking, how the vote works, why Seoul was picked, and a one-day walking route.
Oct 1–Nov 30Taean to UljinBackpackingKorea's East-West Trail: 512 km Trial Opening for Backpackers (Oct 1–Nov 30, 2026)
Korea opened 512 km of the East-West Trail, its first long-distance backpacking forest trail, on Oct 1 for two months. Route, how to book 30 shelters, and what to check before you go.
GangneungOld town walkGangneung Angil: A Half-Day Old Town Walk From the Government Office to Pine-Pollen Coffee
Skip the beach for an afternoon. Walk Gangneung's old town from the National Treasure gate at the old government office to a 1971 noodle house and a pine-pollen coffee cafe.
GoheungSpaceNuri's 5th Launch Succeeds: Visiting the Naro Space Center Science Museum and Space Launch Observatory
Korea's Nuri rocket succeeded on its fifth launch on Oct 7, its fourth win in a row. What was new, plus hours, fares and closing days for the science museum and launch observatory in Goheung.
10.15–19GochangLocal foodGochang Old Town Food Trail: A Slow Two-Day Trip Through Old-School Eateries
Gochang, a small county in North Jeolla, packs decades-old family eateries into a walkable old town. A two-day route, the fortress, the market and the October festival.
Jamsil, SeoulDessertPop-upGodiva Mochi at Lotte World Mall, Jamsil: Prices, Flavors and Pop-up Dates (Basement 1)
Chocolate brand Godiva is selling mochi at a pop-up on Basement 1 of Lotte World Mall. Prices for praline, fresh fruit and gelato mochi, the pop-up dates and what to check first.
Yongsan, SeoulHaebangchonFood and cafesHaebangchon's Sinheung Market: Tortoise Mochi Pancakes and Décalcomanie's Honey Cod (Location and Hours)
A visit to Sinheung Market in Haebangchon, Seoul: why the area has that name, Tortoise cafe's mochi pancake, Décalcomanie's honey cod, with locations, hours and waiting tips.
Jung-gu, SeoulNamdaemun MarketFood and street foodNamdaemun Market Food Guide: Heuirak Galchi, Buwon Myeonok, Hotteok and Fruit Skewers (Hours and Addresses)
A visit to Namdaemun Market in Seoul: Heuirak Galchi in Hairtail Alley, Buwon Myeonok's Pyongyang-style cold noodles and chicken salad, and street hotteok and fruit skewers, with addresses, hours and tips.
Han RiverPicnicHoe Picnic by the Han River: Where to Buy Raw Fish, Where to Sit and How to Keep It Safe
A guide to 'hoekunik', a picnic with takeaway raw fish: buying at Noryangjin Fish Market, riverside spots like Nodeulseom and Yeouido, what to ask sellers and food-safety tips.
Peak ~Oct 20SeoraksanFall colorsSeoraksan Autumn Foliage 2026: First Colors Sept 28, Forecast Peak Oct 20 and How to Plan
Seoraksan's first fall colors were recorded on Sept 28. The Korea Forest Service forecasts a peak around Oct 20. How KMA and forest-service measures differ, and how to check conditions and trails.
HongdaeBeauty storeMusinsa Beauty Hongdae: Floors, Hours, Address and What to Find
Musinsa Beauty Hongdae opened Sept 11, 2026 at 18 Hongik-ro with a pharmacy, makeup, skincare and a cafe. Floor-by-floor guide, hours, address and tips for visitors.
HonbapReservationsEating Alone in Korea (Honbap): Solo Reservations at Higher-End Restaurants and How to Book
Catchtable data reported in September 2026 says most solo reservations were at restaurants averaging ₩50,000 or more per guest. What honbap means and what to check when booking a table for one.
MMCAMuseumsMMCA's Four Branches: Seoul, Deoksugung, Gwacheon and Cheongju (Hours, Tickets and Directions)
A practical guide to the four National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea branches: where each is, standard hours and admission, late-opening nights and how to get there.
Seoul · Busan · JejuDessertFig Dessert Cafes in Korea: Where to Eat Seasonal Figs in Seoul, Busan and Jeju (2026)
Fig pudding in Seoul, chestnut-and-fig bingsu in Busan and an orchard cafe in Jeju: fall 2026 fig dessert ideas, when fig season ends, and what to check before you go.
Mapo, SeoulPhoto boothLost Technology Pictures in Hapjeong: The Seoul Photo Booth That Prints Pokémon-Card-Style Photos
A photo booth near Hapjeong Station prints your photo like a trading card. Where it is, what is reported about random frames, what to check before you go, and why card style is hot in Korea.