Late Spring · Week 19
Korea is fully green.
Cherry blossoms are gone. Parks are lush. Outdoor festivals are in full swing — best time to be here before the June heat.
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This weekend · May 8 – May 10
FESTIVAL
Busan International Performing Arts Festival (BIPAF) 2026
📅 May 9
The 23rd BIPAF, themed 'Difference and Repetition,' brings internationally acclaimed theat…
LIVE
Incognito Live in Seoul 2026 — GS Arts Center
📅 May 12
British acid jazz legends Incognito perform their first solo Korea concerts in 14 years at…
SHOW
Jaeyoung Kim Violin Recital
📅 May 8
Violinist Jaeyoung Kim presents a solo recital on May 8, featuring a program of major viol…
27days
National Simultaneous Local Elections(9th)
The 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections will take place on June 3, 2026.
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Seongsu Forest Road is at peak green right now. Go between 7–9AM to beat the crowds before Pokémon Festa opens.
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🎉 Festival
May 7
Seoul Friendship Festival at DDP this Sat?Sun ? free entry
A global cultural festival at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) runs May 9?10, 12:00 PM?9:00 PM. Perform…
One of the most foreigner-friendly events in Seoul ? great for expats, tourists, or anyone…
🎉 Festival
May 7
Pokemon Mega Festa: Seongsu-dong still running, go on a weekday
The largest official Pokemon event outside Japan continues at Seongsu-dong (Metamon Playground, dail…
160,000 people showed up last weekend and police were called. Weekday mornings are the onl…
📋 Visa
May 7
K-ETA waiver confirmed through Dec 31, 2026
South Korea K-ETA requirement stays waived for all currently eligible nationalities until December 3…
If you are inviting friends or family to visit this year, they are still fine without K-ET…
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I find the places that don't show up until page five of Google. While others pla
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