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Korean Holiday, Chuseok, Korea’s Harvest Festival

Today marks Chuseok (추석), one of the most important traditional holidays in South Korea. Often called “Korean Thanksgiving Day,” Chuseok falls on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, when the… 

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National Holiday, Korea’s Foundation Day, Gaecheonjeol

Today, October 3, is Gaecheonjeol (개천절), one of South Korea’s national holidays. The word “Gaecheonjeol” means “the day the sky opened,” and it commemorates the legendary founding of the first Korean kingdom, Gojoseon, by Dangun… 

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Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2025 Guide

Every autumn night, the Seoul International Fireworks Festival lights up the sky above the Han River, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors. The dazzling fireworks synchronized with music create an unforgettable experience. But with the…