2026 Korea Science Festival with Jeollabuk-do Science Expo

2026 대한민국과학축제 with 전북과학축전

The 2026 Korea Science Festival showcases "Physical AI," a future industry for Jeollabuk-do, giving visitors hands-on experience with this transformative technology. Held over three days from October 16–18, this interactive event brings together over 80 institutions, including national science museums, leading research centers, universities, and local schools. Under the theme "A Moving World, Opening a New Future with Physical AI," the festival lets visitors experience AI through robots and sensors in action rather than on screens. Discover breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, energy, and mobility through hands-on activities designed for all ages. The program features an opening ceremony, science awards, themed exhibitions, workshops, and performances.

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Dates: Oct 16, 2026 → Oct 18, 2026
Venue: Jeonju University Main Stadium and Harim Mission Hall, 303 Cheonjam-ro, Hyoja-dong 2-ga, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do · 🥘 Jeonju
Price: Free
Ticketing: Official event site

Practical information

Opening hours: 10:00~17:00
Age: All ages
Exact location: Jeonju University, Main Stadium / Harim Mission Hall
Organiser: Ministry of Science and ICT, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, Jeonbuk Province Office of Education
Phone: 063-260-9332

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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.