Joy and Reflection for Halloween

Halloween in Korea is a colorful event where foreigners and young Koreans have gathered in Itaewon, Hongdae, and other nightlife districts. Cafés and stores decorate with pumpkins, and friends enjoy themed parties.

But since the Itaewon tragedy of 2022, where a large crowd crush took many young lives, Halloween also carries a moment of reflection.

Halloween in Korea
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Falling for Seoul

The streets of Seoul are full of autumn colors. The ginkgo trees along Yangjaecheon stream have turned bright yellow, making it a perfect place for an afternoon walk.

Fall.
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Seoul Design Week Shapes Everyday Life in Style

Seoul Design Week (Oct 15–19) has opened at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, featuring over 70 lifestyle brands in themed zones like “Maximalist Life” and “Quiet Foodie.” 

Seoul Desogn Week 2025
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PAMS 2025 Lights Up Seoul with Global Stage & Creativity

The Performing Arts Market in Seoul (PAMS) 2025 has officially opened, running from October 14 to November 9, and bringing together global performing artists, producers, and creators.  This 21st edition celebrates Korea’s performing arts in spaces like the National Theater, Daehakro, and ARKO theaters.  https://pams.or.kr/eng/index.do

PAMS 2025
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Autumn Palaces: Seoul’s K-Royal Festival Lights Up Tradition

Through this weekend, October 8–12, 2025, Seoul is hosting the Fall K-Royal Culture Festival (궁중문화축전) at its four historic palaces, including Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung. The event features royal court music, dance, traditional craft workshops, and popular nighttime tours under autumn skies.

K-Royal Culture Festival
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Rice, Seaweed, and 100,000 Visitors: The Gimbap Festival Craze

The Gimcheon Gimbap Festival in North Gyeongsang Province turns Korea’s beloved picnic food into a cultural celebration. Inspired by the city’s name sounding like Gimbap Cheonguk (“Gimbap Heaven”), the festival debuted in 2024 with over 100,000 visitors.

2025 Gimcheon Gimbap Festival
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From Medicine to Must-Have: Why Pharmacies Are Korea’s New Attraction

A surprising new hotspot is rising in Korea’s tourism scene: pharmacies. Once seen only as places to fill prescriptions, Korean pharmacies are now popular with foreign visitors searching for unique skincare, acne treatments, and healing creams that can’t be found in regular beauty shops.

K-Pharmacies are a must-visit place for tourists
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