King Sejong Hangul Festival

세종한글축제

Korea's only festival dedicated to hangul, the Korean alphabet, celebrates King Sejong's legacy and his creation of this writing system. Since 2013, the festival has reinterpreted the beauty and creativity of hangul through performances, exhibitions, and participatory programs appealing to all ages and backgrounds. Blending tradition with contemporary culture, it brings the spirit of King Sejong and Korean heritage to life in an urban setting. Featured activities include interactive hangul games, singing competitions, flash mobs, trivia challenges, and marionette performances, alongside reading zones, eco-friendly play areas, and pop-up dining.

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Dates: Oct 9, 2026 → Oct 11, 2026
Venue: 216 Dasom-ro, Sejong-si · 🏛️ Sejong
Price: Free
Ticketing: Official event site

Practical information

Opening hours: 11:00~21:00
Exact location: Sejong Lake Park, Sejong Central Park
Organiser: Sejong Special Self-Governing City
Phone: 044-850-0591~0594

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🎟️ How to book — Official event site

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Most regional festivals are free entry
Korean municipalities fund a huge number of free festivals (flowers, food, light shows) — free entry is the norm, not the exception, sometimes with paid stalls or activities on site.
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Check the event's official site
The link sits on the event's VisitKorea page — it's the most reliable source for the program, hours, and any last-minute changes.
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Book via a Korean platform if a reservation is required
When a festival has paid premium activities or an attached concert, booking usually goes through NOL or YES24 — see the matching guide on this page.
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Call 1330 when in doubt
Korea's tourism hotline answers in English, Chinese and Japanese, 24/7 — handy for confirming a time or address when the official site is Korean-only.

💡 Good to know

When a price shows as "see details", the organiser simply hasn't published one in advance: in almost all of those cases entry is free and only some on-site activities are paid. Bring a little cash — many stalls don't take cards.