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Time-sensitive things worth checking before you make plans. Dates are a planning window, not a confirmed reservation. Check the event page and organizer before travel.

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Oct 4, 2026Oct 11, 2026Happening now
Suwon Hwaseong area (Haenggung Plaza, Hwaseong Haenggung, Yeonmudae, Suwon Traditional Culture Center, Banghwasuryujeong, etc.)

63rd Suwon Hwaseong Festival 2026

The 63rd Suwon Hwaseong Festival runs October 4–11, 2026 across the Hwaseong area, including Haenggung Plaza, Hwaseong Haenggung, Yeonmudae, Suwon Traditional Culture Center and Banghwasuryujeong. General admission is free, but some performances and programs require payment or advance booking. Times and venues vary by program and may change with weather or on-site conditions. Suwon City lists overall hours as 11:00–22:00, while the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism lists 12:00–21:00; the Suwon Foundation directs visitors to the detailed schedule. Check the official schedule and remaining booking availability for the specific program. All Hwaseong Trolley routes are suspended October 4–11; the Suwon Foundation says regular service resumes October 13 after its scheduled closure. Public transit is recommended because of expected congestion.

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Oct 9, 2026Oct 11, 2026Upcoming
Imjingak Pyeonghwa-Nuri

2026 GHOST Festival (Gyeonggi Hallyu OST Festival)

A three-day Gyeonggi festival at Imjingak Pyeonghwa-Nuri pairing drama and film OST performances with Korean-content experiences. The official schedule lists ten acts per day; plan separately for performance and venue hours.

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Oct 15, 2026Oct 17, 2026Upcoming
KINTEX Exhibition Center 1, Halls 3–5

K-Beauty Expo Korea 2026

K-Beauty Expo Korea 2026 runs October 15–17 at KINTEX Exhibition Center 1, Halls 3–5. KINTEX's official visitor page says advance registration by October 14 at 17:59 is free. SHOWALA, the exhibition portal operated by the Association of Korea Exhibition Industry, lists hours of 10:00–17:00, last entry at 16:30, and on-site registration at KRW 20,000. The organizer's visitor page does not separately confirm the on-site fee, so recheck the official registration page before going.

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Oct 23, 2026Oct 25, 2026Upcoming
Silleuksa Tourist Site

Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival 2026

The Yeoju Sejong Culture & Tourism Foundation’s announcement confirms the festival at Silleuksa Tourist Site on October 23–25, 2026, with local-produce promotion and sales, performances and activities. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism lists 10:00–21:00 hours and free admission, while noting that some food details are from 2025 and 2026 information is still being updated. VISITKOREA names examples such as the tribute parade, giant-pot Yeoju-rice bibimbap, roasted-sweet-potato program and Nakhwanori; check the official schedule before relying on individual times or availability.

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Oct 24, 2026Oct 25, 2026Upcoming
Imjingak Peace Park parking area, Paju

58th Gyeonggi Livestock Promotion Fair 2026

The 58th province-level event brings Gyeonggi livestock farmers and urban visitors together around the livestock sector and local products. Gyeonggi Province expects about 10,000 livestock farmers and city residents to participate; this is a projection, not actual attendance. On Oct 24, the program begins with a pre-show at 13:40, followed by the 14:00 opening and pork-sharing event, Korean-cattle contest video and awards, then performances and a residents’ talent show from 15:50 to 18:00. On Oct 25, a city/county sports event runs 10:30–12:00, four Korean-beef grill masters demonstrate at 13:30, followed by a premium-beef judging video and the closing ceremony from 14:40 to 16:00. G-mark products and consumer experiences are planned, but exact products, prices and booth hours were not published. The official notices reviewed do not confirm admission fees, advance booking or all-day grounds hours, so do not assume entry is free or the site operates all day.

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Past or unconfirmed dates
Oct 2, 2026Oct 5, 2026Ended
Anseong Matchum Land and Anseongcheon Stream area

Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival 2026

The 2026 Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival runs October 2-5 from 10:00 to 21:00 at Anseong Matchum Land and the Anseongcheon Stream area. Current official and Korea Tourism Organization information lists Namsadang Nori, jultagi tightrope walking, the Baudeogi Theme Park, Baudeogi Light Festival, Anseong Old Market, traditional performances, citizen stages and cultural experiences. General admission is free. The official site also provides current shuttle-bus and parking guidance, while detailed foreign-language festival pages remain incomplete.

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