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Seoul Barbecue Festival 2026: October 24–25 Guide

2026-10-18 by Korea Travel Notes

Visit Nanji Camping Site on October 24–25 without a festival reservation. Entry is free; pay for food, optional self-grilling and equipment rentals.

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WOWPASS Tmoney Top-Up: Which Balance Pays for Transit?

2026-10-302026-10-18 by Korea Travel Notes

Money on WOWPASS does not automatically fund your subway ride. Check the separate Tmoney balance, then choose an app transfer or a cash top-up.

Categories Transportation Tags Card reload, Korea transportation, WOWPASS 1 Comment

Seoul Runners Festival 2026: October 24 Visitor Guide

2026-10-242026-10-17 by Korea Travel Notes

Seoul Runners Festival brings races and activities to Yeouido Park on October 24. Check general visitor access before going without a race booking.

Categories Seoul Tags Running, Seoul events, Seoul Runners Festival, Yeouido Park Leave a comment

Taste of Seoul 2026: October 23–29 Visitor Guide

2026-10-172026-10-17 by Korea Travel Notes

Plan your Taste of Seoul 2026 visit: compare DDP and neighborhood food programs, find booked workshops, and check conflicting market dates before you go.

Categories Seoul Tags Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul events, Seoul food, Taste of Seoul Leave a comment

KTX Tickets: How Early Can You Book on KORAIL?

2026-10-302026-10-17 by Korea Travel Notes

KORAIL’s English FAQ gives a two-month KTX booking window. Check your travel date, compare the results and know where to ask if no train appears.

Categories Transportation Tags KORAIL, Korea transportation, KTX, Train tickets 1 Comment

Jeongdong Culture Night 2026: October 30–31 Guide

2026-10-172026-10-17 by Korea Travel Notes

Visit Jeongdong Culture Night on October 30–31, 2026: find walk-in activities, free crafts, English walks and venue entry deadlines before you go.

Categories Seoul Tags Deoksugung, Jeongdong Culture Night, Night festival, Seoul events Leave a comment

Guro Market Hanmaek Festival 2026: October 24 Guide

2026-10-172026-10-17 by Korea Travel Notes

Plan an October 24 visit to Guro Market for its hanbok runway, food and traditional games, with event hours, activity limits and a short subway approach.

Categories Seoul Tags Guro Market, Hanbok, Korean traditional market, Seoul events Leave a comment

Hangang River Festival 2026: Fall Dates and Free Show

2026-10-172026-10-17 by Korea Travel Notes

Pick a free Jamwon show on October 17 or Ttukseom street food on October 23–25. Check canceled sessions, walk-in payment rules and subway directions.

Categories Seoul Tags Free events, Hangang River Festival, Jamwon Hangang Park, Seoul events Leave a comment

Dynamic Currency Conversion in Korea: Why to Choose KRW

2026-10-302026-10-16 by Korea Travel Notes

Choose KRW to avoid a shop or ATM's currency conversion in Korea. See what to check on screen and why your card issuer may still charge overseas fees.

Categories Money & SIM Cards Tags Dynamic currency conversion, Korea money, Korean won, Paying by card Leave a comment

Seoul Subway Tickets: Paying with a Foreign Card

2026-10-302026-10-15 by Korea Travel Notes

Buy a Seoul subway single-journey ticket with a foreign card at supported machines. Check the service fee and learn how to reclaim the KRW 500 deposit.

Categories Transportation Tags Foreign card, Seoul subway, Seoul transit, Transit tickets Leave a comment
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