In Brief
A Brooklyn Museum mummy exhibition opens in Seoul this winter
A Brooklyn Museum mummy exhibition opens at Seoul Arts Center on Dec. 11, with CT evidence revising the story of a priest called Hor. Ticket details remain unlisted.
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Garak Market trades fish crates for beer steins at its rooftop Oktoberfest
Seoul's largest wholesale market turns its rooftop Sky Park into a craft beer garden Oct. 16-18, pairing local brews with seafood and grilled meat from the stalls below.
Seoul Marks 100 Years of Hangeul Day With Free Festival at Gwanghwamun Square
Seoul hosts a free, no-ticket Hangeul Day festival at Gwanghwamun Square's Nori Madang on Oct. 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with exhibitions and performances beside the King Sejong statue.
Your guide to a culture-filled Chuseok in Seoul and beyond
Seoul's palaces, Namsangol Hanok Village and the National Museum ran free Chuseok 2025 programming, while Gwangju's Asia Culture Center staged an evening children's festival; here is what ran where, and what to know before retracing it.
Jarasum Jazz Festival Puts France and an AI Pianist on Jaraseom Island
Korea's largest jazz festival runs Oct 9-11 on Jaraseom island in Gapyeong, with free town stages, ticketed island shows, a France-focused lineup and an experimental AI piano stage.
Hoam Museum's Classical Halls Get an Experimental Takeover Through December
Hoam Museum of Art in Yongin has handed its stately lobby and facade to 23 international artists for Art Spectrum 2026, its first edition held outside Seoul's Leeum and its first co-curated with Paris's Palais de Tokyo. The show runs through Dec. 27, with full address, hours and ticket details for planning a visit.
Inside Antenna Shop Seoul, Where Korea's Regions Fit Into One Building Near City Hall
A quiet building near City Hall Station turns Korea's regions into a sensory walk through basement soundscapes, a local goods shop, and a rooftop over Deoksugung Palace.
Psy Brings 'Gangnam Style' Back to Gangnam for the 2026 Gangnam Festival
Psy closes the 2026 Gangnam Festival on Oct. 4, playing "Gangnam Style" on Dosan-daero over a free, two-day street festival, Oct. 3-4, with a parade and K-pop lineup.
A K-Drama Prop Exhibit in Seoul Doubles as a Travel Planner
Seoul's HiKR Ground turns K-drama props, from "Guardian"'s red door to "Vincenzo"'s gold bars, into a kiosk that maps out a real trip to a Korean city. The K-Drama Exhibition runs through Nov. 19 on the venue's fourth floor.
The Joseon Carp Water Dropper That Won a Costume Contest Goes on View in Seoul
A 9.4cm porcelain carp that inspired a job seeker's grand prize costume is on display at the National Museum of Korea through Oct. 22, free with general admission.
