Gumi Ramen Festival

🗓️ 2026.11.06 ~ 2026.11.08

The food contents of the festival listed below are from the previous year’s (2025) festival; food contents for the 2026 festival are currently being updated.

The Gumi Ramyun Festival is a representative regional festival that uses ramyun as a bridge between Gumi’s industry, food culture, and local tourism. Gumi is home to the Nongshim Gumi Plant, one of the country’s leading ramyun production facilities, and the festival turns that industrial foundation into public-facing tourism content. Instead of being confined to a single fairground, the festival spreads across the old downtown—including Gumi Station, Yeokjeon-ro, Munhwa-ro, Geumridan-gil, and Saemaeul Central Market—and treats the entire city center as its festival space.

The event’s key programs include the Ramyun Restaurant, Freshly Fried Ramyun, God Land, the Global Ramyun Challenge, Robot Chef, and the Hururuk Lounge. Visitors can sample ramyun dishes from different regions across the country, taste freshly fried noodles, take part in ramyun-themed experiences, and relax while watching performances. Local restaurants and commercial districts participate as well, connecting the festival grounds to the surrounding old downtown and supporting the local economy. The 2026 edition continues this approach, offering an urban-type tourism festival built around ramyun.

Main Programs

• Ramyun Restaurant – A food program showcasing ramyun dishes from different regions across the country. It gives visitors a practical overview of how ramyun is prepared and enjoyed in various parts of Korea.
• Freshly Fried Ramyun – A representative food program of the Gumi Ramyun Festival, centered on noodles that have just been fried. It is one of the festival’s signature eating experiences.
• God Land – A program focused on ramyun-related experiences and content, offering visitors a deeper look at the culture and enjoyment of ramyun.
• Global Ramyun Challenge – A participatory program involving domestic and international participants, adding a cross-border element to the festival.

Side Programs

• Hururuk Lounge – A relaxed space where visitors can enjoy ramyun alongside performances and other content.
• Programs linked with local restaurants and commercial districts – Local businesses in the old downtown join the festival, expanding the event beyond its main program areas.
• Operation of festival spaces and street content throughout the old downtown area – The old downtown itself becomes a continuous festival venue, with street-level content connecting the different parts of the event.

Consumer Participation Programs

• Making My Own Ramyun – A hands-on program that lets visitors assemble their own ramyun.
• Soup Lab – A participatory program centered on ramyun soup, giving attendees a more active role in creating their food experience.

Other Details

Local restaurants are directly involved in the festival, and the event is closely linked with the old downtown area, including Gumi Station, Yeokjeon-ro, Munhwa-ro, Geumridan-gil, and Saemaeul Central Market. Promotion and marketing for the festival connect the festival grounds with the old downtown commercial districts, helping to revitalize the local economy while making the wider area part of the visitor experience.

Visitor Information

📍 Address: Yeokjeon-ro, Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

🛏️ Accommodations near the event

💰 Fee: Free

📞 Inquiry: 054-480-2651~3

⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gumi_ramyun/

🖥️ Homepage: https://www.gumiramyun.com/

What is Korean ramen?

Korean ramen, more accurately called ramyeon (라면), is a type of instant noodle. The package typically contains a dried noodle block and a seasoning packet based on gochugaru (Korean red chili pepper), garlic, and beef or seafood stock. It is cooked in boiling water for a few minutes, and the result is a fast, inexpensive meal.

Ramyeon differs from Japanese ramen, which is usually fresh noodles served in a broth that has been simmered for hours. Korean ramyeon is not trying to replicate that process. Its appeal is simpler: a spicy, savory broth and chewy noodles that can be ready before a pot of rice finishes cooking.

The most common brands, such as Shin Ramyun and Jin Ramen, are widely available overseas as well as in Korea. Home preparation is often customized. A cracked egg dropped into the bubbling pot is a standard addition. Sliced cheese is used to cut the spice, scallions add freshness, and dumplings or a spoonful of gochujang can make the dish more substantial. Creamy and stir-fried variations are also common.

At the Gumi Ramen Festival, stallholders serve different broths and toppings, and visitors can try versions they are unlikely to prepare at home. It is a public showcase of a food that is usually eaten in private kitchens: instant noodles, treated not as a shortcut but as something worth paying attention to.

Warm Dialogue for Peace

The Ministry of Unification has announced the schedule for its second-half peace and unification cultural event of 2026, titled ‘Pyeonghwa On:Dam in Gyeongju’. This initiative is designed as a communal gathering where local residents, artists, and tourists converge within the historical and cultural arts city of Gyeongju to explore the significance of peace and unification through the lens of daily life.

By utilizing the expansive grass plaza adjacent to the landmark Cheomseongdae, the event provides a setting where participants may engage in activities deeply rooted in the history and culture of Gyeongju. The program is structured to encourage the sharing of stories between families and neighbors—creating a space for reflection on the concepts of peace and unification. From crafting workshops and live performances to interactive on-site events, the venue offers a variety of activities accessible to visitors of all ages. This festive occasion aims to allow guests to appreciate the peace of the present while envisioning a peaceful future within a city where a millennium of history remains palpable.

Event Programming

The event is divided into three primary categories of engagement to ensure a comprehensive experience for all attendees:

1. Experience Programs
These interactive installations focus on thematic exploration and engagement. Highlights include:

• Kkukku’s Peace Athlete Squad
• Kkukku’s Peace Travel Gate
• Kkukku’s Peace Escape Room
• Peace Hwarang Training Center
• Kkukku’s Millennium Peace Smile

2. Performance Programs
The event features a diverse sonic landscape, ranging from traditional Korean sounds to contemporary western styles:

• Traditional & Folk: Seorabeol Nongakdan (Samulnori) and Cheongcheong (Traditional Korean Music/Percussion)
• Vocal & Acoustic: Urban Picnic (Vocal) and Summer Night Grass (Acoustic)
• Theatrical & Classical: Yeongcheon Opera Company (Opera) and Magic Theater Dachae (Magic/Play)

3. On-Site Events
Various challenges and commemorative activities are available to keep participants engaged throughout the day:

• Peace-Bursting Emille Bell
• Cheomseongdae Stopwatch Challenge
• Pyeonghwa On:Dam Kkukku-Four-Cut
• Kkukku’s Peace Egg Draw

Visitor Information

🗓️ 2026.11.07 ~ 2026.11.07

📍 Address: 104-1 Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

💰 Fee: Free

📞 Inquiry: 02-6958-7225

🖥️ Website: https://peaceon.oopy.io/

🛏️ Accommodations near the event

Gyeongju is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It was the capital of the Silla Kingdom for nearly a thousand years, and the surrounding area still contains many remains from that period: royal tombs, stone pagodas, temple sites, and other cultural artifacts. Because these sites are spread across the city rather than concentrated in a single museum, Gyeongju has long been described as a “museum without walls.” Among its best-known landmarks are Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.

The city is also the venue for Pyeonghwa On:Dam 2026, an event that will use cultural and artistic programs to support dialogue about peace and reunification. Its historical sites offer a useful context for those conversations, but the event stands on the value of the discussions themselves.

Gangjin Bay Dancing Reed Festival

🗓️ 2026.10.24 ~ 2026.11.01

The Gangjinman Dancing Reed Festival takes place at Gangjinman Ecological Park, where 1,572 species of organisms inhabit the wetlands, reed fields, and surrounding landscape. Running from October 24 to November 1, this year’s festival pairs the autumn reeds and sunset views with concerts, participatory programs, and family-friendly activities. It is organized as an ecological culture festival, with the dual aim of highlighting the park’s ecological value and encouraging visitors to think about protecting the natural environment.

Because the program is built around walking trails, outdoor play areas, and hands-on workshops, it suits visitors of all ages. Families, in particular, can use the festival as a way to explore nature together without a formal itinerary: the exploration trail, reed forest, and children’s environmental programs are open and accessible throughout the event.

Main Programs

• Reed Forest Ecological Expedition – Walk the Gangjinman ecological exploration trail and observe the reed fields.
• Gangjinman Ecological Experience Center / Promotion Hall
• Gangjinman Kids Zone
• Gangjinman Play Park
• Gangjinman Multi-color Stamp Tour
• Reed Gazer

The festival also operates environmental programs for children alongside these main attractions, all included with the festival’s free admission.

Experience Programs

• Making acrylic toothpaste squeezer keyrings
• Waste exchange center
• Making waste plastic bottle cap clickers
• Making pin/mirror buttons
• Making water game machines
• Reed Four-Cut photos

The hands-on lineup includes several reuse-based crafts using materials such as plastic bottle caps and other waste items, reinforcing the festival’s environmental theme.

Stage Programs

• Opening Celebration Concert
• Healing Talk Concert
• Gangjin Reed Music Concert
• Children’s Sing-along Show
• Autumn Fragrance Concert
• Birth of a Star in the Reed Forest

Other Details

• Chrysanthemum exhibition
• Bicycle trip drawn with two wheels
• Celadon auction
• Operation of parasol rental shop and picnic mat rental shop

The chrysanthemum exhibition and celadon auction add regional and seasonal touches, while the parasol and picnic mat rentals make it easy for families to settle in and enjoy the park at a slower pace.

Visitor Information

📍 Address: 47 Saengtaegongwon-gil, Gangjin-eup, Gangjin-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City

🛏️ Accommodations near the event

💰 Fee: Free

📞 Inquiry: 061-430-3413

🖥️ Homepage: https://www.gangjin.go.kr/culture/festival/gangjinman_reed

What are reeds?

Reeds are tall, grass-like perennial plants that grow in wetlands, marshes, and along the edges of rivers, lakes, and coastal estuaries. The best-known species in places such as Gangjin Bay is the common reed (Phragmites australis), which can grow three meters or more in height.

Their most recognizable features are the hollow stems and feathery, plume-shaped flower heads. Below ground, reeds spread through a network of rhizomes that anchor them firmly in wet soil. This allows single colonies to expand into extensive fields, sometimes stretching across large areas of a bay or floodplain.

Reeds are important to wetland ecosystems. Their root systems help stabilize shorelines, slow water movement, and filter sediment and pollutants. The dense stalks also provide nesting sites and cover for birds, insects, and fish. In coastal areas like Gangjin Bay, reed beds are part of the habitat that supports migratory birds.

Beyond their ecological role, reeds have been used by people for centuries. The stems are suitable for thatching, mats, baskets, and paper, and they have also been made into simple musical instruments. Because they grow quickly and require little in the way of cultivation, they have long been a practical resource for communities near wetlands.

At the Dancing Reed Festival, the reeds are the central feature. When wind crosses the bay, the stalks bend and ripple in long, rolling waves, and the golden-brown plumes shift in the light. Walking paths through the fields let visitors see this movement directly, while the festival also offers information about wetland conservation and traditional uses of reeds. The name comes from the plant’s visible response to wind, and the experience is less staged performance than natural dynamics on a large scale.

Ansan Science Valley (ASV) Science Festival

🗓️ 2026.11.07 ~ 2026.11.08

The 2026 Ansan Science Valley (ASV) Science Festival is a citizen-participation science culture festival where visitors can encounter future science and technology—AI, robots, and more—in one place. As Ansan City’s brand festival, it brings together ASV-related agencies, universities, research institutes, companies, foundations, and organizations to offer direct opportunities to see and experience a wide range of future science and technology. This year, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Ansan City’s promotion to city status, special programs will be prepared to highlight the region’s scientific and technological development and its future vision.

The festival is composed of exhibition and experience programs themed around high-tech fields such as AI and robots, as well as the environment and carbon neutrality. It also includes creative convergence education, science culture performances, and citizen-participation events. Through programs that cross science, humanities, culture, and art, the festival is designed to let everyone—from children to adults—engage with science in an accessible and enjoyable way.

Program Highlights

Main Program
Approximately 90 types of future science and technology experience and exhibition booths.

Side Programs

• Science talk concerts
• Science culture performances
• Robot performances
• Face painting
• Clown balloon art

Consumer Participation Program

• Stamp tour event

Other Contents

• AI Go robot experience
• K-pop Robot Hunters
• Humanoid control mission
• Random stick-grabbing robot experience
• Fun AI robot control experience
• Augmented reality smart playground
• Drone simulator experience
• Solar-powered cars
• GOGO-ssing! Go-karts
• Finding hidden science in fibers
• Weather and climate playground
• AR dodgeball
• Ride-on robots
• AI photo zone

Practical Information

📍 Address: 55 Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do (Sa-dong)

🛏️ Accommodation near the event

💰 Fee: Free

📞 Inquiry: 02-780-6881

🖥️ Website: asv-2026-delta.vercel.app

Ansan Science Valley is a science and technology complex in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It houses research institutes, startup companies, and educational programs. The valley runs public events throughout the year, including exhibitions and festivals. Its main annual event, the ASV Science Festival, offers demonstrations, open labs, and workshops for families, students, and general visitors. These activities are intended to show how research in fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and data science is conducted, and to give visitors a chance to test related tools and methods themselves. The festival is one of the few times the facility opens its labs to the public. Outside the festival, the site functions as a workplace for the organizations based there, with shared equipment, meeting rooms, and support staff.

Korea National Chrysanthemum Festival

🗓️ 2026.10.23 ~ 2026.11.08

The 2026 Korea National Chrysanthemum Festival is set to take place against the scenic backdrop of Hampyeong’s signature autumn blooms and a pristine natural environment. This year, the event centers on the theme of the ‘Mythical Chrysanthemum Garden,’ a conceptual approach that distinguishes this iteration through its focus on large-scale planned chrysanthemum works and meticulously curated bonsai pieces. Visitors can expect a rich autumn landscape where colorful chrysanthemums harmonize with the local geography to create a visual spectacle.

Beyond the floral exhibitions, the festival is designed to be an immersive destination for families, couples, and tourists—providing a curated blend of cultural, performance, and experiential content that allows guests to linger and absorb the autumn atmosphere. By integrating art, nature, and local culture, the event serves as a nationwide showcase for the unique charm of Hampyeong and the inherent beauty of the chrysanthemum.

Event Highlights and Activities

The festival is divided into several key components to ensure a diverse visitor experience:

1. Performances
Attendees can enjoy a variety of live entertainment, including the Gukhyang Autumn Concert and the energetic Brass Band Street Performance Parade. Additionally, the “2nd Find the Kki-Star” event offers a platform for talent and performance.

2. Interactive Programs
For those seeking engagement over observation, the festival offers several themed activities:

• Adventure & Play: The Chrysanthemum Land Escape Experience and the Wetland Station Electric Cart Experience.
• Cultural Immersion: “Chrysanthemum DAY in Hampyeong” and the opportunity for “Dressing up as a Chrysanthemum Princess.”
• Creativity: A dedicated Chrysanthemum Craft Making Program.

3. Markets and Sales Booths
A wide array of commercial offerings are available, ranging from agricultural and artisanal goods to specialized flora:

• Local Goods: Agricultural Special Products Market and a Fruit Promotion Hall.
• Artisanship: A Handicraft Market and the Chrysanthemum Bonsai Sales Center.
• Dining & Novelties: A Food Market and the Hwang-Baki & Ppom-Bi Pop-up Store.

4. Visitor Services
To ensure accessibility for all guests, the site provides a Stroller/Wheelchair Rental Center and a Plant Sales Center.

Admission and Pricing

The festival employs a tiered pricing structure that rewards advance planning.

Advance Reservation (Available 9. 23. Wed ~ 10. 22. Thu)

• Individual: Adult 6,300 won | Youth/Military 4,500 won | Kindergarten/Child/Seniors 2,700 won
• Group: Adult 5,400 won | Youth/Military 3,600 won | Kindergarten/Child/Seniors 1,800 won

On-site Reservation (Available 10. 23. Thu ~ 11. 8. Sun)

• Individual: Adult 7,000 won | Youth/Military 5,000 won | Kindergarten/Child/Seniors 3,000 won
• Group: Adult 6,000 won | Youth/Military 4,000 won | Kindergarten/Child/Seniors 2,000 won

Free Admission
Entry is free for residents of Hampyeong-gun, infants and toddlers under 4 years old, persons with disabilities (including one accompanying guardian for those with severe disabilities), and persons eligible for national merit or veterans benefits.

Additional Discounts
A 50% discount is applicable for groups of 20 or more, seniors aged 65 or older, and residents of sister-tied local governments. Furthermore, the Munhwa Nuri Card is accepted for payment.

Visitor Information

📍 Address: 27 Gonjae-ro, Hampyeong-eup, Hampyeong-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City

🛏️ Accommodation near the event

💰 Fee: Paid

📞 Inquiry: 061-320-2247

🖥️ Website: Korea National Chrysanthemum Festival Website

Hampyeong is a rural county in South Jeolla Province, in the southwestern part of South Korea. Its landscape is mostly flat, with rice paddies, reed beds, and flower farms spread across the plain, bordered by low mountains. The county town, Hampyeong-eup, is small: a few streets of restaurants, markets, and houses, with none of the commercial density of larger Korean cities. For most of the year, daily life follows agriculture and fishing. In autumn, the county hosts a chrysanthemum festival centered on the Hampyeongcheon Ecology Park, and visitors come from elsewhere in the country.

Hampyeong’s environmental reputation is based on particular projects rather than general slogans. The ecology park follows the Hampyeongcheon stream through wetlands and reed fields, with wooden boardwalks that make the area easy to explore on foot. The county has also invested in butterfly conservation and has hosted a butterfly expo in the past; the insect appears in local signage and promotional material. These efforts are part of a longer attempt to build tourism around the area’s natural assets, and the chrysanthemum festival is the most visible result.

The festival itself is straightforward: chrysanthemums are displayed in planted beds, pots, and temporary structures arranged along the park’s paths. The flowers are not meant to illustrate an abstract idea; they are simply grown and placed well enough to look good in cool autumn weather. Alongside the displays, local stalls sell sweet potatoes, honey, and other farm produce. The nearby coast provides seafood for the county’s restaurants, which are mostly family-run and inexpensive.

What Hampyeong offers is modest, and that is its main appeal. Visitors come for the reed fields in late light, for the flower displays that change each year, and for a pace of travel that is not dictated by a crowded itinerary. The county does not try to mimic a city or turn its landscape into a spectacle. It simply provides the conditions for a calm day outside, and that is enough.

Iksan Ten Million Chrysanthemum Festival

🗓️ 2026.10.23 ~ 2026.11.01

The Iksan Ten Million Chrysanthemums Festival is one of autumn’s representative flower festivals in Korea, known for its super-large chrysanthemum sculpture works and expansive flower displays. In 2026, the festival returns under the theme “GLOW IKSAN, Iksan Shining Anew Like a Jewel”, turning the city into a vast garden filled with the scent of ten million chrysanthemums.

The festival grounds will feature fragrant chrysanthemum gardens, large-scale sculptures, and flower artworks that draw on Iksan’s historical and cultural stories. Visitors can explore the nation’s largest chrysanthemum garden, view a special exhibition of chrysanthemum bonsai, watch cultural performances, and enjoy a musical fountain alongside a variety of hands-on experiences and events. As the sun sets, the atmosphere shifts: light sculptures, landscape lighting, and fireworks transform the festival into a night garden where chrysanthemums and light come together. It is a rare chance to experience an autumn flower festival both by day and by night.

Main Programs

The festival’s main exhibition areas are organized into several components, each offering a different way to appreciate chrysanthemums.

Chrysanthemum Venue Exhibition & Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibition

The central exhibition showcases chrysanthemums planted across the festival grounds, with an emphasis on large-scale sculpture works. The Iksan Jewel theme is carried through the sculptural displays, creating visual anchors throughout the venue. These oversized pieces are among the festival’s most distinctive attractions and are designed to be viewed both up close and from a distance.

Special Exhibition Hall

The Special Exhibition Hall pairs chrysanthemums with jewels, presenting arrangements in which the flowers “shine” in a way that echoes the festival’s overall theme. This indoor exhibition offers a more refined and intimate setting, contrasting with the large-scale outdoor works.

Indoor Exhibition

Inside the festival halls, visitors will find:

• Chrysanthemum bonsai displays
• New floral varieties
• Multi-wheel large-scale works
• Bonsai landscape works

These exhibits highlight the range of chrysanthemum cultivation, from delicate miniature compositions to ambitious large-format arrangements.

Night Landscape

Once the sun goes down, the festival grounds open a different kind of display:

• Moving light sculptures
• Chrysanthemum light tunnel
• Landscape lighting

The nighttime program extends the festival experience well beyond daylight hours, with the chrysanthemum light tunnel serving as a walk-through centerpiece and fireworks adding to the evening atmosphere.

Side Programs

Local companies, organizations, farms, and invested or affiliated institutions operate booths throughout the festival. These side programs are organized into several zones:

• Agricultural and specialty product industrial sales halls
• Jewel halls
• Food halls
• Experience halls
• Promotion halls

The festival also promotes local home-grown companies, including Dasarang and Samyang Foods, giving visitors a chance to discover and purchase regional products.

Consumer Participation Programs

A number of interactive programs encourage visitors to engage with the festival in a more active way:

• Hide-and-seek with flowers
• Mobile stamp tour
• Instant printing of “life photos”

In addition, the “Let’s Eat Yam (si-go) Eat (meok-go) Go (ja-go) in Iksan” event offers bouquets to visitors who certify that they have used local restaurants and accommodations. The certification requirement is a purchase of 30,000 won or more for food or accommodation, or 15,000 won or more for cafes. This event is open to 1,000 people in total, with 100 participants per day.

Other Events

A range of additional performances and activities will run alongside the main exhibitions:

• Following the Flower Path ON AIR (visible radio)
• “The Last Night of October” lovers’ event
• Ten Million Beautiful Postcards contest
• Bubble show
• Magic show
• Fairy tale storytelling

These programs add variety for visitors of different ages and interests, making the festival suitable for families, couples, and solo travelers alike.

Visitor Information

📍 Address: 322 Hanaro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do (Eoyang-dong)

🛏️ Accommodation near the event

💰 Fee: Free

📞 Inquiry: 063-859-4977

🖥️ Website: www.iksan.go.kr/gukhwa

The Iksan Ten Million Chrysanthemums Festival offers a full autumn itinerary: flower gardens and sculpture exhibitions during the day, light installations and fireworks at night, and a free setting that makes it accessible to all. With its combination of horticultural skill, local culture, and seasonal beauty, the festival stands out as one of the most distinctive flower events of the year.

What is Iksan?

Iksan is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea, with a population of roughly 300,000. It lies in the Honam Plain, one of the country’s main agricultural areas, where rice and flowers are widely cultivated. In ancient history, Iksan was a major city of the Baekje kingdom (18 BCE–660 CE). The Mireuksa temple site, a large Buddhist complex from that period, is part of the Baekje Historic Areas on the UNESCO World Heritage list; its surviving stone pagoda is one of the oldest in Korea.

In the modern period, Iksan developed as a railway junction where the Honam and Jeolla lines connect, and as a center for the country’s jewelry trade. Every autumn, the city holds the Ten Million Chrysanthemum Festival, which uses its parks and historic sites to display locally grown chrysanthemums. The festival is Iksan’s largest annual event and reflects the same horticulture that has long supported the local economy. For most visitors, that combination—Baekje-era ruins, railway infrastructure, and flower farming—defines the city more than any single landmark.

Gimpo Marine Corps Cultural Festival at Daemyeong Port

🗓️ 2026.11.07 ~ 2026.11.07

The Gimpo Marine Corps Cultural Festival at Daemyeong Port is a one-day festival that honors the strong spirit and tradition of the Marine Corps while making the most of the region’s identity as the station of the 2nd Marine Division. It offers citizens a direct way to see, feel, and communicate with Marine Corps culture through equipment displays, performances by the military band and honor guard, a steel muscle competition, and hands-on activities such as dog tag and eight-cornered cap making.

The festival is divided into two connected themes. By day, the focus is on Marine Corps culture; by night, the Sunset Night Market takes over the rooftop plaza of the seafood direct sales center. There, visitors can enjoy Gimpo’s food, including seasonal seafood, local food, and self-barbecue. At dusk, the market adopts a night market atmosphere, with busking performances set against the sunset over Daemyeong Port.

This combination makes the event distinctive: two themed festivals—Marine Corps culture by day and sunset and food by night—are experienced together in one space.

1. Main Programs

• Marine Corps equipment exhibition and experience, military band and honor guard performances, Sunset Night Market (Daemyeong Port direct sales center rooftop), etc.

2. Side Events and Programs

• Military uniform experience, dog tag making, eight-cornered cap making, laser shooting experience, etc.

Event Details

• 📍 Address: 110-36 Daemyeonghang 1-ro, Daegot-myeon, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 🛏️ Accommodation near the event
• 💰 Fee: Free
• 📞 Inquiry: 031-980-5110
• 🖥️ Website: https://www.gimpo.go.kr/u/53850

What is Daemyeong Port?

Daemyeong Port is a working harbor on the western edge of Gimpo, where the Han River meets the tidal waters of the West Sea. For most of its history, it served as a fishing and ferry point for the surrounding villages. Boats went out before dawn and returned in the afternoon with their catches. The tidal flats beside the harbor remain wide and are used by migratory shorebirds and by people digging for shellfish.

The port’s facilities are modest: old concrete seawalls, a short wharf, and rows of mooring buoys. At low tide the water pulls back far enough to open a broad view of the mudflats. In the evening, markets operate on the flat ground just behind the seawall. The site has also been used as a military post at different periods, and traces of that use survive in the area’s layout. The festival takes place within this working setting. It includes formal ceremony, but the surrounding place remains what it is during any other evening: a harbor with boats, tide, mud, and people gathered around food and stalls.