2026 Oesol Hangeul Festival

A one-day Hangul Day event scheduled for October 9, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. around Oesol Memorial Hall. It marks the 132nd birth anniversary of Oesol Choi Hyeon-bae and the centenary of Hangul Day. Ulsan Broadcasting (ubc) is the organizer, with Ulsan Jung-gu and Korean-language organizations among the supporters. The official district notice lists Hangul performances and hands-on activities; an event report describes children’s theater, magic and storytelling, plus Hangul-themed food and craft activities, word games and calligraphy. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 10:00–10:30 in the hall forecourt. The official event notice does not specify admission or activity fees, advance booking, event-day parking or traffic controls; confirm before setting out. The venue address is 15 Byeongyeong 12-gil, Jung-gu, Ulsan. The hall’s usual hours are 09:00–18:00, admission-free, closed Mondays; those are venue details, not a confirmation that every festival activity is free.

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Start: Oct 9, 2026, 12:00 AM KST
End: Oct 9, 2026, 11:59 PM KST
Venue: 외솔기념관 일원
Address: 울산광역시 중구 병영12길 15

Why it matters now

This local cultural event falls on Hangul Day itself and connects Oesol Choi Hyeon-bae’s work on the Korean language with children’s performances, crafts and word games. It is scheduled for 09:00–17:00, with an opening ceremony from 10:00 to 10:30. A report mentions about 300 people for the opening ceremony only—not an estimate of total festival attendance. No verified overall attendance, site-area or crowd statistics were found. The official notice does not give event fees, reservations, or day-of parking and traffic details, so check before traveling.