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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 2, 2026Oct 11, 2026Happening now
Donguibogam Village

26th Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival 2026

A Korean medicine, herb and wellness culture festival at Donguibogam Village in Sancheong, running October 2–11, 2026, with general festival hours listed as 09:00–18:00 and free admission. Current programs include Sancheong Hyeminseo, herb- and wellness-themed experiences, exhibitions, performances, local product markets and family activities. Some individual programs use their own later or narrower times.

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Oct 3, 2026Oct 19, 2026Happening now
Jinjuseong Fortress and Namgang River area, Jinju

Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival 2026

The 2026 Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival runs 3–18 October across Jinju Fortress, the Namgang River and nearby districts. No official attendance total was confirmed, so scale is not estimated numerically. Lanterns are lit daily 18:00–24:00; bridges and booths operate 13:00–23:00. The bridge costs KRW 2,000 one-way or KRW 6,000 for an all-day pass. Remaining headline events are fireworks on 9 October at 20:00 and a drone show on 10 October at 20:00. For 17 October, the festival portal lists drones at 19:50 and fireworks at 20:00, while Jinju City lists both at 20:00; recheck the day-of notice. Naver Festival Info, updated 8 October, shows 23 ratings and three written reviews, with mixed comments ranging from family enjoyment to concerns about queues and parking. This is a small, self-selected user sample, not official attendance or a safety assessment.

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Oct 9, 2026Oct 18, 2026Upcoming
Gyeongnam Culture & Arts Center and the Namgang riverside festival area, Jinju

2026 Korea Drama Festival

The 2026 Korea Drama Festival runs October 9–18 at the Grand Theater of the Gyeongnam Culture & Arts Center and the Jangdae-dong Namgang riverside in Jinju (in front of Hotel Dongbang). Official information lists the Korea Drama Awards on October 10, outdoor KDF concerts and video-industry programs. The organizer lists the awards from 17:00–20:00, while Jinju City’s October festival guide lists a 17:30 start—a 30-minute discrepancy. No official audience count or quantified scale was found in this check. Confirm awards admission/reservation conditions and day-of operations before travel.

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