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Not too cool for school: How K-pop stars took over university festivals

The easiest way to catch a K-pop concert isn't, in some ways, bagging a coveted ticket for a dome show — it's a university festival, where star-studded lineups descend on school campuses. But how did this tradition start?

2026.6.6

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.

2026.4.12

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Gokseong International Rose Festival in Gokseong County, South Jeolla, attracts around 300,000 visitors every year. [GOKSEONG INTERNATIONAL ROSE FESTIVAL]

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] 5 spring flower festivals for a fun, fragrant weekend

Spring is here, and so are the country's flower festivals! Check out Gokseong's roses, Seoul's garden delights and more blooming events across Korea. Get ready for colorful tulips and floral fun until May!

2025.4.18

People take a walk in Daejeo Ecological Park in Busan during a spring festival on April 4. [YONHAP]

Local tourism takes a hit as spring festivals are canceled, postponed in wake of wildfire and impeachment

As Korea grapples with widespread wildfires and political turbulence following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, many local governments are canceling or postponing spring festivals that had been planned to mark the season’s arrival.

2025.4.6

The Gurye Sansuyu Festival is slated to run from Mar. 28 to 30 this year in Gurye County, South Jeolla. [GURYE SANSUYU FESTIVAL COMMITTEE]

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Cherry-pick your perfect spring festival in Korea

From cherry blossoms to strawberry fields, Korea’s spring festivals offer a vibrant mix of nature, culture and fun, making it the perfect season to explore the country’s blooming beauty.

2025.3.14

Singer PSY performs at the spring festival at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Global Campus in Yongin, Gyeonggi. Daedongje, or university spring festivals, are the biggest events of the year for universities in Korea. [JOONGANG ILBO]

From IVE in Incheon to PSY in Seoul, catch K-pop stars at these 11 university spring festivals

Korean universities are gearing up for their spring festivals with celebrity lineups and special events.

2024.5.3

Taean County in South Gyeongsang is home to the annual World Tulip Exhibition, which takes place at Korea Flower Park. This year, the festival runs from April 10 to May 7. [JOONGANG PHOTO]

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Spring into action: Cherry blossoms give way to Korea’s flower festivals

Korea's flower festivals are in full swing as cherry blossoms give way to tulips, green barley fields and royal azaleas. Discover four vibrant spring events across the country and plan your visit now.

2024.4.12

Springtime fun

Children visitors have fun on hot-air balloon bounce houses installed in front of the National Assembly building in Yeouido, western Seoul on Sunday.

2024.3.31

Gwangyang in South Jeolla holds the Gwangyang Maehwa Festival every year, this year from March 7 to 17. [YONHAP]

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] 4 sunny spots to enjoy spring's early blossoms

As spring approaches, regions in Korea are preparing for their spring flower festivals. From Daegu's Eworld Blossom Picnic to Gurye's Sansuyu Festival, there are various events offering cultural experiences and beautiful blossoms.

2024.3.1