Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

The arrival of spring brings 'Family Month' into full bloom. Here's where to go.

Peak spring arrives in May, or "Family Month" in Korea, when the calendar fills with days celebrating loved ones, starting with Children's Day on May 5 and Parents' Day on May 8.

2026-04-28

Jeonju International Film Festival to kick off Wednesday with both local and international works

Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF) will kick off on Wednesday, honoring major releases from both in and outside of Korea under the slogan “Beyond the Frame.”

2026-04-27

Summer's coming and the weather's nice

People relax along Jamsu Bridge in Seocho District, southern Seoul, as the 2026 car-free Jamsu Bridge walking festival takes place on April 26.

2026-04-26

Forget showers, it's all flowers in April and May at Goyang's annual festival of blossoms

A large-scale flower festival, "International Horticulture Goyang Korea 2026,” will be held from Friday through May 10 in Goyang, Gyeonggi, the city said Thursday.

2026-04-23

New media art fair launches second edition in Busan, questions the genre's direction

A new media art fair that opened in Busan on Thursday is challenging the very barrier that the public and even professional collectors have about the genre — whether new media art can be owned at all.

2026-04-23

2026 Seoul Jazz Festival announces final 60-act lineup including Grammy-winning artists

Fourteen-time Grammy winner Herbie Hancock, seven-time Grammy winner Jon Batiste and 10 Grammy-nominated Janelle Monáe will star at the upcoming 2026 Seoul Jazz Festival, according to organizers on Thursday.

2026-04-16

Jung Joo-ri's 'Dora' invited to noncompetitive section at Cannes Film Festival

Director Jung Joo-ri's upcoming film "Dora" has been invited to The Director's Fortnight, a noncompetitive section of the Cannes Film Festival, this year.

2026-04-14

At Seoul Spring Festival of Chamber Music, Mozart and prodigies to take center stage

The Seoul Spring Festival of Chamber Music will return from April 21 to May 3 with a lineup that mixes Mozart, French music and a showcase for rising prodigies — with 12-year-old violinist Kim Yeon-ah expected to be one of the most-watched names.

2026-04-13

Rollin' by the river

Visitors push giant inflatable water balls during the Seoul Spring Festival at Yeouido Hangang Park in Yeongdeungpo District, western Seoul, on April 12. The event also features attractions such as a floating carousel and a treasure hunt.

2026-04-12

Mexican state of Nuevo León to host ‘Korea Week,’ K-pop festival during 2026 World Cup

The state government of Nuevo León, Mexico, will designate a special “Korea Week” in June to coincide with Korea's World Cup appearance in Monterrey, featuring a large-scale K-pop and K-food festival to welcome traveling fans.

2026-04-10