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Miryang Arirang Festival

This is the large traditional musical festival to celebrate Arirang, a Korean folk song and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Date: May 18 (Thu) – May 21 (Sun) Location: Miryang-si, Gyeongnam (Yeongnamru, Milyanggang Riverside, Namcheongangbyeon-ro area)w

Lotus Lantern Festival

One of the most significant Buddhist cultural festivals in Korea and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Date: May 19 (Fri) – May 21 (Sun) Location: Jongno-gu, downtown in Seoul (Entire Jongno Street, Gwanghwamun Square, Bongeunsa Temple, Jogyesa Temple) Lantern Parade: Sat., May 20 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Heunginjimun – Jongno – Jogyesa Temple

Pinnacle Land Fireworks Festival

Welcome spring with sweeping tulip and daffodil fields only 25 minutes away from Camp Humphreys. Stay into the evening to enjoy Pinnacle Land’s fireworks display. Date: March 25 (Sat) – May 27 (Sat), (Only Saturdays) Location: 20-42 Wolseon-gil, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do Ticket: 12,000 won for adults / 10,000 for teens / 9,000 won for children

Seoul Jazz Festival

Enjoy Jazz music with jazz artists from all around the world in Seoul! Date: May 26 (Fri) to May 28 (Sun) Location: Olympic Park in Seoul Ticket: Access the website.

Pohang International Fireworks Festival

A representative cultural festival held in Pohang, the 'City of Fire and Light', and one of the top three fireworks festivals in Korea. Date: May 26 (Fri) – May 28 (Sun) Location: Gangbyeon Sports Park in Haedo-dong, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Welcome to Joseon

Experience the folk life in Joseon using Joseon era coins and buying traditional food and accessories! Date: Until June 18 (Sun) Location: Korean Folk Village in Yongin Ticket: Access the website.

NOTE: Festival dates and info are subject to change.

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