Events In Korea (한국의 행사)
Information on festivals and events in Seoul and around Korea. 서울과 한국 주변의 축제와 행사에 대한 정보.
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The New Zealand Wine Festival in Seoul and Busan: 2024
The New Zealand Wine Festival recently took place in Seoul under the theme of ‘Kia Ora Aotearoa, Hello New Zealand’. Kia Ora is a Māori greeting symbolizing health & support, while Aotearoa, land of the long white cloud, symbolizes the country. From delightful garden celebrations, introducing an array of wines, offering different styles & flavors, performances for local youth groups to the opportunity to win some pretty great prizes, this festival is the perfect way to kick off the season of events and fun. If you missed this great wine festival in Seoul this year, keep an eye out for next year. But also, don’t forget that this wine festival…
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It’s Wine Time! The New Zealand Wine Festival in Korea 2024
One of the best events each spring in Korea is coming up! An event for the wine lovers in Korea, the New Zealand Wine Festival hosted by the Kiwi Chamber of Commerce, which hosts an event in both Seoul and Busan each year, has tickets available now. Whether you’re a wine novice or a seasoned oenophile, you’ll find plenty of reasons to go to the wine festival. The choice isn’t really about whether to attend, it’s deciding if you should go to the festival in Seoul, Busan, or both! (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale if you purchase after clicking at…
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5 Reasons You Have To Experience An Ice Fishing Festival In Korea
Ice fishing was one of those things I’d heard about or read about in books growing up, saw in the movie “Grumpy Old Men” and thought, woah, that’s a funny thing to do in the winter. Isn’t it freezing? I had relegated fishing to a summer activity in my head, but it is indeed a winter experience as well and in Korea there are some great ice fishing festivals for everyone to partake in the fun. Looking for an ice fishing festival in Korea? There are three great ones to choose from. Get ready to attend a Korean ice fishing festival: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive…
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PAINTERS Show in Korea: A Fun Family-Friendly Performance
Looking for something fun to do in Korea? Something especially fun to do with kids in Seoul? You should definitely check out the nonverbal performance called PAINTERS. Imagine a performance that combines live painting, humorous and serious beats and movements, and cutting-edge media art. The PAINTERS have revolutionized the world of art and entertainment with their unique blend of live drawing, 3D visual effects, exciting dance, and comedy. They’ve consistently been the best-selling show for audiences for three consecutive years, and they’re one of the top 5 most popular attractions in Korea over the last 5 years. If you haven’t seen the show yet, you’re missing out! PAINTERS is a…
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The New Zealand Wine Festival in Seoul and Busan: 2023
The New Zealand Wine Festival recently took place in Seoul and it was a wine lover’s treat. From delightful garden celebrations and amusing contests to the opportunity to win some pretty great prizes, this festival exceeded all expectations. If you missed this great wine festival in Seoul this year, keep an eye out for next year. But also, don’t forget that this wine festival is a double header and also takes place in Busan, Korea. (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale if you purchase after clicking at no cost to you. Thank you for your support.) The Venue Hosted at the…
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The New Zealand Wine Festival Offers More Fun and Flavor in 2023
The Kiwi Chamber of Commerce is back with the annual New Zealand Wine Festival, welcoming seasoned oenophiles and wine novices alike to join in on the fun in Seoul on May 20th. New Zealand, with its pristine nature and strong winemaking heritage, is known for its quality wines, which have been enjoying record popularity in Korea. Fortunately for us, a variety of the finest wines from more than 25 award-winning New Zealand wineries will be on offer at the festival, in addition to delectable cuisine and fantastic live performances. This is the event in Seoul you should not miss out on. With this year’s Seoul festivities to be held in…
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Don’t Miss Death Note: The Musical In Seoul Now!
If you’re interested in Japanese culture, it’s hard not to know about Death Note. As one of the most popular mangas and animes, its influence has spread worldwide with translations and adaptations in different languages. Did you know that in 2015 Death Note was adapted into a Korean Musical as well? If you’re looking for a musical to see in Seoul, I definitely recommend this one, especially if you’re a fan of the anime. Get ready to see Death Note in Seoul: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale if you purchase after clicking at no cost to you. Thank you for your…
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Flower of the Sun: An Historical Korean Musical
Have you seen a musical in Korea? There are plenty to choose from. It’s a popular pastime in Korea to attend a musical and though they may not be in English, many of them involve dance, movements, and songs that will tell the story even if you don’t speak Korean. From musicals about history to acrobatics, there is something fun to see on stages across the country. If you’re interested in tales of Korean history, then one Korean musical you shouldn’t miss is Flower of the Sun (태양의꽃). This gorgeous Korean musical takes place during the Silla dynasty and is playing at the Gyeongju Expo Park in Gyeongju, Korea until…
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The New Zealand Wine Festival Is Back For 2022!
It’s about to be wine time! After a Covid-related hiatus, the New Zealand Wine Festival hosted by the Kiwi Chamber of Commerce is coming back to Seoul and Busan and you can feel the excitement in the air. Festivals and events around Seoul are kicking into high gear and people are buying the tickets at a fast pace. Don’t be left out of the fun. With a selection of high quality red and white wines from over 20 New Zealand wineries and vineyards, if you’re a true oenophile, or wine lover, you need to be there! Learn more about the New Zealand Wine Festival in Seoul and Busan 2022: When…
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How To Celebrate New Year’s Eve In Seoul
Ready to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Korea? Like many places around the world, on New Year’s Eve there are parties galore across the country from Seoul to Busan and everywhere in between. But I think it should be noted that traditionally, January 1st is celebrated with a sunrise hurrah not a midnight kiss. These days there is a lot to do from night to morning though. Whether you want to celebrate traditional Korean style or are looking for where to countdown in Seoul or maybe where to see fireworks in Seoul, there is plenty to do to ring in the New Year in Seoul. There are numerous ways to…
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Teamlab Is Finally Back In Seoul With teamlab:LIFE!
After quite the hiatus from Seoul, Korea, teamLab is finally back! If you missed it a few years ago, there was actually a long term exhibition in Jamsil’s Lotte World Tower called teamLab: World that was awesome. Unfortunately, after a couple years, it closed. Anyone in Korea hoping to visit teamLab were relegated to taking a trip to “nearby” Tokyo to see teamLab: Borderless or Shanghai’s teamLab: Borderless. If you like teamLab, you should still probably go, BUT before teamLab: World ends here in Seoul, go go go! This is NOT a long term exhibit like Borderless or World, this exhibition is only running until April so NOW is most…
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The Australia Chamber Of Commerce Australia-Korea Business Awards 2020
This past weekend I was invited to attend the prestigious Australia-Korea Business Awards hosted by the Australia Chamber of Commerce, or AustChamKorea. The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AustCham) was established in 2008 and now consists of more than 250 members representing Australian services, manufacturing, energy and financial industries. AustCham supports Australian companies in Korea and Korean companies looking for business opportunities with Australia to meet the interests of both countries. Getting to attend these events as a bystander that isn’t affiliated with a Korean or Australian company makes for a unique experience where I become more of a spectator and it’s brilliant to learn about some awesome companies…
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Rugby Clubs In Korea & The Seoul Rugby Charity Dinner
Rugby is a sport that may not have a ton of history in Korea but it definitely has some avid fans and those fans have even gone on to start rugby clubs around the country. Whether you want to play, promote, or support these programs, there’s a chance to be apart of the sport from Seoul down to Busan. Recently, I was invited out to the Seoul Rugby Charity Dinner. Hosted every four years in the run up to the Rugby World Cup, this event held at the JW Marriott this year, raises money for a number of charities here in Seoul, Korea. The event is hosted by the South…
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The Seoul Derby: The Summer Scavenger Hunt Event 2019
The Seoul Derby is an event I have been putting together for at least five years now… maybe six. When I started it was all about planning a fun way to get people out and about and see parts of Seoul that maybe haven’t and do it in a competitive way. Since it’s debut, there have been between 15 and 20 teams that rock up each time. Some years there is just one event in the beginning of the summer and some years there has been two. Teams of four (or more) get together and run around with a scavenger hunt clue list of items that can really only be…
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The New Zealand Wine Festival Is BACK in Seoul & Busan
The Kiwi Chamber is hosting the 11th annual wine festival here in Seoul on May 25th. After attending last year, I can say it’s one fun event so don’t miss out. I’ve cleared my calendar. Will you? Don’t worry if you don’t live in Seoul though, there is a second addition that is held down in Busan on June 8th. Hosted by the Grand Hyatt Hotel, the backdrop couldn’t be better in the spring. Stand next to the waterfall, grab a picnic blanket and lounge on the grass, or stand around a table as you sup on some delectable eats and of course sip on some wine, wine wine. If…
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What To Do If You’re Staying In Seoul For Seollal 2019
Click over to this post to see what’s going on in 2020! This year the Lunar New Year, or Seollal (설날), falls on February 5th. The holiday is from Monday, February 4th to Wednesday February 6th. Yes, that means with the weekend before it, we’ve got a five day holiday period coming up. The holiday can be a period that is hit or miss for where to go and what to see if you’re not prepared. While many mom and pop shops will be closed, there are still plenty of spots that WILL be open hosting various holiday events. Read below so you know where to go, what to see,…
