October brings a busy lineup of festivals, performances and cultural events to Namhae, giving visitors several reasons to explore the island beyond its better-known coastal scenery.
More than 500 chefs and culinary students from Korea and overseas will compete in Busan this week as the Busan Marina Chef Challenge returns for its ninth edition.
Visitors to the Jinju Namgang Lantern Festival can sample local dishes throughout the event as the city hosts its annual Jinju Food Festival along the Mangyeong-dong riverbank.
The first full day of guest events is a big one, with Lee Chang-dong and his Possible Love cast, Koreeda Hirokazu, Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung on the outdoor stage, and Alfonso Cuarón and his son Jonás talking after a special IMAX screening of Gravity.
The 31st Busan International Film Festival opens tonight, kicking off 10 days of screenings at the Busan Cinema Center and venues across the city through October 15.
Busan’s historic Dongnae hot spring district has been designated as Korea’s fourth official “Hot Spring City,” recognizing its long history, high-temperature thermal waters and potential as an urban wellness tourism destination.
The 2026 Changwon K-Pop World Festival will take place October 18 at a special stage in Changwon Plaza, bringing together international K-pop performers and some of Korea’s best-known artists.
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