Po-eun Cultural Festival
포은문화제
The 22nd Po-eun Cultural Festival honors the life and spirit of the revered scholar Jeong Mongju (Po-eun), a pillar of Korean tradition. In 2026, celebrating the 620th anniversary of his passing, the festival runs October 10–11 around his shrine in Yongin. A commemorative procession and memorial ceremony lead into performances of classical Korean music, a local folk arts festival, and award-winning student musicians. Families participate in hands-on experiences: a miniature civil service exam for children, historical costume wearing, traditional crafts, and rice wine making. A special "RE-BORN" mission links this festival to September's Cheoin Festival, encouraging visitors to explore Yongin's history and culture. Local food vendors, food trucks, and regional specialty products round out the celebration.
- Dates
- Oct 10, 2026 → Oct 11, 2026
- Venue
- 45 Neungok-ro, Mohyeon-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do · 🌸 Gyeonggi
- Price
- Free
- Ticketing
- Official event site
Practical information
- Opening hours
- 10:00~18:00
- Exact location
- Po Eun Jeong Mongju Tomb Area
- Organiser
- Yongin Cultural Center
- Phone
- 031-324-9600
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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.
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