Source-checked Korea event briefs
We compare linked sources, flag entry and timing risks, add Korean map queries, and show what still needs a final check before you book or travel.
Events
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The official English Boryeong Mud Festival site lists the 29th Boryeong Mud Festival for July 24 to August 9, 2026 at Daecheon Beach, with a 17-day summer mud experience festival and paid-zone bracelet rules.
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Seoul's official visitor information lists the Deoksugung Royal Guard Changing Ceremony as a 25-minute traditional reenactment in front of Daehanmun Gate at 11:00 and 14:00, closed Mondays and subject to weather cancellation.
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Busan's official event calendar lists the Gwangalli M Drone Light Show at Gwangalli Beach throughout 2026, with the official show information noting Saturday night performances, seasonal time slots, about 12 minutes of themed drone visuals, and free admission.
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Visit Seoul lists Fernando Botero: The Aesthetics of Form at Seoul Arts Center's Hangaram Design Museum from April 24 to August 30, 2026, with paintings, drawings, and sculptures across three exhibition halls.
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The 2026 Seoul International Garden Show runs May 1-Oct 27 around Seoul Forest, with a Maeheon Citizen's Forest autumn program scheduled for Oct 1-27.
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OpenCalendar
Dates are shown as planning ranges. Offers may end early, so every detail page links back to the official source.
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