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event-announcement2026 Korea Sale Festa: Oct 29–Nov 15 Nationwide
The government-led annual shopping festival Korea Sale Festa returns for 18 days from October 29 to November 15, 2026, with nationwide retailers offering large-scale discounts.
Culture2026 Korea Art Festival: A Month of Art Across 96 Museums and 6 Biennales
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will hold the 2026 Korea Art Festival from September 1 to 30, linking 96 public and private art museums with six major international art events.
K-DramaNetflix's 'Scandal' Starring Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook and Nana — Worldwide Sept 18
Netflix's original series Scandal, led by Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook and Nana and directed by Jung Ji-woo, premieres globally on September 18, 2026.
transit-updateSeoul Climate Companion Card Update — Short Passes Unchanged
From September 1, 2026 the previous 30-day pass was discontinued and replaced by a resident-focused Climate Companion Card Plus, while 1/2/3/5/7-day tourist short-term passes continue to be sold unchanged.
seasonal-noticeChuseok 2026 (Sep 24–26): What’s Open and Closed for Travelers
The official Chuseok holiday in 2026 runs Sep 24 (Thu)–26 (Sat). Small local restaurants and shops may close, but convenience stores, franchise cafés, royal palaces and major tourist sites generally stay open.
CultureCentre Pompidou Hanwha Opens in Yeouido’s 63 Building — Paris Pompidou’s First Seoul Branch
The Centre Pompidou Hanwha, a collaboration between Paris’s Centre Pompidou and the Hanwha Cultural Foundation, opened on June 4, 2026 in Yeouido’s 63 Building. The inaugural exhibition is 'Cubism'. Hours: Tue/Thu/Fri/Sun 10–18, Wed/Sat 10–21; closed Mondays.
travel-tipSeoul Climate Companion Card — Short-term Passes from ₩5,000
Seoul’s Climate Companion Card is an unlimited transport pass with short-term options (1 day ₩5,000 up to 7 days ₩20,000) that tourists can use. Note exclusions (Shinbundang Line, GTX, intercity buses) and that iOS users must buy a physical card.
Travel2026 Korea Entry Essentials: K-ETA Waiver & e-Arrival Card Guide
In 2026, citizens of 67 countries can enter Korea without a K-ETA but must submit an e-Arrival Card. We’ve summarized the Ministry of Justice’s official guidance and a pre-departure checklist so you don’t miss anything.
K-PopBTS's 'SWIM' Certified Gold in France — Their 10th Gold Single
France's record association SNEP has awarded BTS's title track 'SWIM' a Gold single certification, marking the group's tenth single to reach Gold under SNEP criteria.