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Christmas markets, seaside 'Santa village' highlight Busan and Ulsan's holiday offerings

Santa will be trading snow for an ocean breeze: Korea’s port cities Busan and Ulsan will launch Christmas markets inspired by Europe’s most festive towns this holiday season, featuring handmade gifts, winter treats and seaside “Santa villages.”

2025.10.23

The Christmas market at Lotte Department Store in Songpa District, southern Seoul features 41 shops, 16 more than last year. [LOTTE DEPARTMENT STORE]

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Four Christmas markets in Seoul that completely sleigh

Seoul has been transformed by its heaviest snowfall in 100 years, creating a picturesque backdrop for Christmas markets. So we name four Christmas markets for you to check out this festive season.

2024.11.29

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A Christmas market is being held at Culture Station Seoul 284 in Jung District, central Seoul, through Sunday. [KOREA CRAFT AND DESIGN FOUNDATION]

Christmas market at Culture Station Seoul 284 is open through Dec. 24

It is the exhibition center’s first Christmas market and is hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the Korea Craft and Design Foundation (KCDF).

2023.12.22

The Seoul Lantern Festival and Gwanghwamun Square Market in central Seoul kicked off on Friday and continues until Jan. 21 next year. [SEOUL TOURISM ORGANIZATION]

Experience the season at these Korean Christmas markets

The Korea JoongAng Daily selected major Christmas markets to visit in Korea to get a taste of the authentic holiday and festive mood — or simply to do some last-minute shopping for your loved ones.

2023.12.18

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon wears the 'Seoul, my soul' hoodie at a restaurant in Seoul in a city ad. [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Hoodies with Seoul's city slogan sold out at Christmas market

Tourist hoodies and cups emblazoned with Seoul's city slogan, “Seoul, my soul,” were sold out at the Christmas market in Gwanghwamn over the weekend...

2023.12.17

Beams of light and media facades adorn Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, in a rendered image shared by the Seoul city government Wednesday. [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Winter Festa 2023 to turn Seoul into a city of lights

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Wednesday that seven festivals and events will be held in parts of the capital as part of Seoul Winter Festa 2023 from Dec. 15 to Jan. 21.

2023.11.22

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] 'Tis the season to try a little luxury

If you are interested in celebrating the holidays with a bit of luxury but weren’t able to secure a spot of your own, here are some major end-of-the-year events hosted by luxury hotels that you can check out without competing for a reservation.

2022.12.9

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christmas market

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[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Four Christmas markets in Seoul that completely sleigh

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Christmas market at Culture Station Seoul 284 is open through Dec. 24

Experience the season at these Korean Christmas markets

Hoodies with Seoul's city slogan sold out at Christmas market

Winter Festa 2023 to turn Seoul into a city of lights

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] 'Tis the season to try a little luxury