In celebration of Chuseok, a series of cultural events and a special market featuring top-quality agricultural and marine products from across the country will be held at Seoul Plaza.

The 2024 Chuseok Agricultural and Marine Products Seoul Market will take place from September 2nd to September 4th, offering citizens the chance to purchase exceptional local produce at discounts ranging from 10% to 30%.

This market is a unique opportunity to support local farmers and promote urban-rural cooperation.

Event Information

Period: September 2, 2024 (Monday) to September 4, 2024 (Wednesday), 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Opening Ceremony: September 2, 2024 (Monday), 2:00 PM to 3:40 PM, featuring an opening performance, traditional Pungmul drumming, Korean traditional music, and a special trot performance by singer Park Hyun-bin.

Location: Seoul Plaza

Participation: The event will feature products from 11 cities and provinces, approximately 104 cities and counties, and 161 farms, with around 1,070 local agricultural and marine specialties on sale. Participating regions include Incheon, Ulsan, Gyeonggi, Gangwon, Chungbuk, Chungnam, Jeonbuk, Jeonnam, Gyeongbuk, Gyeongnam, and Jeju.

Highlights: Attendees can enjoy various cultural and experiential activities, including the sale of agricultural and marine specialties, Korean beef, agricultural product auctions, and companion moss ball-making workshops.

For more information, visit the 2024 Chuseok Seoul Market Official Website, which is currently under construction and will be available soon.

USAG Yongsan

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