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ROYAL HISTORY · SUWON · KOREA TRAVEL 2026 event archive · checked 1 November 2026 The 63rd festival ended on 11 October 2026 . The dates, ticketed shows and visitor programmes below describe that edition, rather than an event available to book now. The Suwon Cultural Foundation’s event record preserves its programme. Visiting the fortress outside festival dates? Start with our short walk from Hwaseomun to Janganmun , then check the current fortress and palace notices for your day. You do not need to know Korean history before visiting the Suwon Hwaseong Festival. Start with one simple idea: this is a place where a late-Joseon fortress, a royal journey and a modern city festival meet in the same streets. The 63rd Suwon Hwaseong Festival runs from October 4 to 11, 2026 around Hwaseong Haenggung, Haenggung Plaza, Yeonmudae, Yongyeon and other parts of Suwon Hwaseong. The 2026 reenactment of King Jeongjo’s royal procession takes place on October 4 . If you have only one day, the...

Make time to look closer. AI-created editorial illustration; this is not the actual museum interior or a specific museum object. Looking for something different to do on your next day off in Seoul? The National Museum of Korea is a good place to start exploring Korean art and history at your own pace. You do not need to know every king or dynasty before you go. Our suggestion is simple: choose a small part of the museum, look closely at a few objects and leave time for a break. Start with the free galleries The museum’s permanent exhibition is free. Special exhibitions may have a separate charge, so check the individual exhibition before adding it to your plan. For a first visit, we suggest starting with the permanent galleries. This keeps the plan simple and lets you decide how much you want to see. You can always return for a special exhibition another day. Get off at Ichon Station Take Seoul Subway Line 4 or the Gyeongui–Jungang Line to Ichon Station (이촌역) . The museum’s official di...

You reach for your wallet after a normal day out in Korea. It is not there. Or you get home and realise your bag is still on the bus. Where should you start? Check the place you last used it, then search the police’s found-item records. Keep a few clear details ready so you can explain what happened without a long conversation in Korean. A familiar worry after a day out. Illustration created for KEYWORD_WORLD; this is not an actual lost-and-found office. 1. Start with the last place you remember Our first suggestion is to contact the café, shop, station or transport company involved. If you were travelling, check your ticket, booking or payment record for the time and route. Ask staff whether an item matching yours has been handed in. Write down where you asked and what they said. If you and your partner are helping each other, share one short note so you do not lose track of the calls. 2. Search the official police service The Korean National Police Agency’s Police Civil Service 24 p...

Updated October 14, 2026 · Phase 2 is now on sale The original article below records the first-sale offer. That sale has ended. Both purchase banners now link to the current October 12–November 19 phase 2 sale . Phase 2 prices are KRW 649,000 for an adult and KRW 449,000 for a youth, or KRW 605,517 and KRW 418,917 after the 6.7% instant discount . One eligible legal child can accompany each adult pass holder with a separate KRW 50,000 pass-issuance fee. Register the child after the parent’s user information is approved; collect phase 2 passes at the resort after opening . The first-sale delivery deadline below does not apply to phase 2. Sources: Yongpyong phase 2 notice · NOL phase 2 product . Payment offers and cashback have separate eligibility rules. Confirm the final amount on the Korean checkout page. Affiliate disclosure I may earn a commission if you buy through the X6+ affiliate links in this article. The linked CREDIT_ article also contains affiliate links. Another winter in...

Water from the sea? Your first thought may be salt. In Korea, you may see bottled drinking water described as 해양심층수 — deep sea water. The drinking-water product goes through treatment before it reaches the bottle. This guide introduces 천년동안 (Cheonnyeondongan) , a Korean brand featured in our Korean articles and short videos. We focus on its Eco label-free 350 mL bottle : where the water comes from, how to read the mineral information, and what to check before ordering in Korea. From the sea, to your day. AI-created editorial illustration; not a product photograph or an image of the actual water collection site. Disclosure: Our linked CREDIT shopping article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you buy through those links. Watch: from the sea to an everyday bottle A short visual introduction to Cheonnyeondongan. The video is in Korean; the English guide continues below. It uses AI-created scenes inspired by product photos and public information. Watch on YouTube ↗ If t...

Photo and campaign disclosure: Photos and background material were supplied through a Poblog campaign. The original Korean article was produced under an agreement to receive reward points. This English guide is based on research and supplied materials, rather than a personal visit. REGIONAL KOREA · GEOCHANG A meal with a mountain view. A berry dessert. A walk beside water, or a field of purple flowers high on a hill. Geochang offers a different pace from Korea’s big cities. For a first visit, start with Lee Sumi Farmberry (이수미팜베리) and choose one nature stop. Leave time to sit down and enjoy where you are. Lee Sumi Farmberry A View of Geochang KEYWORD _ First, put Geochang on your map Geochang (거창) is in Gyeongsangnam-do, or South Gyeongsang Province. This guide is for foreign residents and visitors who want to explore a smaller part of Korea. The places below are separate stops. Plan the local journeys as well as the trip to Geochang. A car or a taxi arranged in advanc...

KEYWORD_WORLD · Korea Guides · Updated 1 November 2026 A pack price is only the start of the comparison. Match the flavour and bottle size, add delivery, then compare both cost per bottle and cost per litre. The quantity should also fit how quickly you will use it. Affiliate disclosure: this article retains a Naver Shopping Connect affiliate link. KEYWORD_WORLD may receive a commission if you buy through it. The linked shop is in Korean and this guide is for delivery within Korea. One checked example: the linked retailer displayed Plain, label-free, 450 mL × 20 bottles at KRW 10,100 plus KRW 3,000 delivery on 1 November 2026. That is KRW 13,100 for 9 litres: KRW 655 per bottle, or about KRW 1,456 per litre, before any address-related charge or account-specific offer. Match the selected product first The Coca-Cola Korea brand page distinguishes Plain, Lemon and Lime. A familiar brand name is not enough to identify the flavour or pack you intend to order. The existing affilia...