The day a slackline crossed the Seoul skyline
Jaan Roose’s urban slackline challenge took place in central Seoul on October 1. The city’s official broadcast presents a different perspective on a familiar skyline.
Korea Events: Exhibitions, Pop-ups & Performances | NowHitz · 12
Seoul Design Week connects DDP with the city
Seoul announced programming for Seoul Design Week, scheduled for October 14–25 across DDP and other city locations.
Under The Design Recipe, the event links designers and brands with a DDP fair on October 14–18 and a wider network of design spaces.
The overall festival and the DDP fair have different dates. Check the specific program’s location and booking requirements before visiting.
EVENT INFO
DatesOct 14–25 · DDP and locations across Seoul
HoursDDP Design Fair: Oct 14 14:00–20:00 · Oct 15–17 11:00–20:00 · Oct 18 11:00–18:00
AdmissionDesign exhibitions free · DDP Design Fair early bird ₩9,000 through Oct 13 / general ₩15,000
NoteVenue, admission and hours vary by program
LOCATION
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
OPEN MAP ↗245Dongdaemun History & Culture Park StationExit 1about 1 min walk
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Heunginjimun GateSeoul’s historic East Gate, easy to add while walking from DDP toward Dongdaemun. · Photo Tristan Surtel / CC BY-SA
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Story date 2026-10-02 · KST
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2026-10-03T10:00:00+09:00
Seoul Metropolitan Government · 2026.10.02 ↗YG’s YOUR SIDE project arrives in Gunsan
YG Entertainment’s social-contribution culture project YOUR SIDE is being held in Gunsan on October 2–5.
The project brings artist-related displays and experiences into a regional cultural venue, offering access to K-pop culture beyond Seoul’s usual event spaces.
The venue is Gunsan Hall. Consult the event notice for individual programs; this listing does not imply a confirmed artist appearance or concert.
EVENT INFO
DatesMain event Oct 2–5 · permanent display Oct 8–31
HoursGunsan Hall Fri 12:00–20:00 / Sat–Mon 11:00–19:00 · Gunsan Port 1981 11:00–19:00
AdmissionFree
NoteGunsan Port 1981 is closed Wednesdays and runs a reduced selection of content
LOCATION
Gunsan Hall · Gunsan Port 1981Gunsan Hall: 308 Daehak-ro · Gunsan Port 1981: 12 Naehang 1-gil, Gunsan
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Gunsan Modern History MuseumA nearby museum that adds historical context to the old inner-harbor area around Gunsan Port 1981. · Photo Dquai / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Maeheon Citizens’ Forest welcomes 51 gardens
The Seoul International Garden Show’s autumn program opened at Maeheon Citizens’ Forest on October 1 and runs through October 27.
Artists, students, citizens, organizations and district gardeners contributed to the program marking the forest’s 40th anniversary. Participation is as central as the finished landscapes.
Information booths and garden programs operate from noon to 19:00; the park is also accessible outside those hours. Check separate tour and workshop requirements on the official page.
EVENT INFO
DatesOct 1–27
HoursPark photo exhibition and major garden programs 12:00–19:00
AdmissionPark and gardens free · some activities require advance booking
NoteProgram dates, hours and booking requirements vary
LOCATION
Maeheon Citizens’ Forest99 Maeheon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
OPEN MAP ↗DXYangjae Citizens’ Forest StationExit 5about 8 min walk
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Yangjaecheon walking pathAn urban stream path that connects naturally from Maeheon Citizens’ Forest after the gardens. · Photo S h y numis / CC BY-SA 4.0
VIEW NEARBY ↗Source seoul.go.kr Checked 2026.10.04 09:32
Story date 2026-10-01 · KST
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2026-10-03T10:00:00+09:00
Seoul Metropolitan Government · Maeheon autumn gardens ↗
Seoul AI Robot Show comes to COEX Oct. 6–8
The Seoul AI Robot Show runs at COEX Oct. 6–8 with 51 participating companies.
What else to know
Visitors can experience rescue robots, humanoids and physical AI in one place.
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EXHIBITION INFO
DatesOct 6–8 · COEX
HoursOct 6 10:00–18:00 · Oct 7 10:00–18:00 · Oct 8 10:00–16:30
AdmissionFree · preregistration recommended
ParkingCars ₩1,500 per 15 min · ₩60,000 daily
Dates10.06 – 10.08 · COEX
LOCATION
COEX 1F Hall B · Conference Rooms 301/307513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
OPEN MAP ↗9Bongeunsa StationExit 7
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Bongeunsa TempleA historic temple directly across from COEX, easy to add as a short walk after the exhibition.
VIEW NEARBY ↗Source festival.seoul.go.kr Checked 2026.10.03 23:24
Outdoor reading programs at Seoul Plaza and Gwanghwamun continue on selected days through November 1.
What else to know
Schedules differ by venue and may change with rain. Check the official event page on the day.
EVENT INFO
DatesSep 4–Nov 1 · Fri–Sun
HoursDay 11:00–18:00 · Night 16:00–22:00 · switches to daytime operation during October
AdmissionFree
NoteWeather and other plaza events may change the schedule; check the official notice on the day
LOCATION
Seoul Plaza · Reading Seoul Plaza110 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
OPEN MAP ↗12City Hall StationExit 5
NEARBY
Deoksugung PalaceThe palace directly across from Seoul Plaza is an easy short walk after the outdoor library.
VIEW NEARBY ↗Source Seoul Culture Portal Checked 2026.10.04 09:32
The 2026 Seoul International Garden Show runs through October 27 with displays changing through the season.
What else to know
Check open zones, program times and weather before planning your route.
EVENT INFO
DatesMay 1–Oct 27
Hours12:00–19:00
AdmissionFree entry · some programs are paid
ParkingSeoul Forest parking ₩200/5 min · Ttukseom reservoir public parking ₩150/5 min
LOCATION
Seoul Forest & Seongsu area273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
OPEN MAP ↗SBSeoul Forest StationExits 3·4·5 · 22 min walk
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Seongsu-dong streetsSeongsu’s mix of old workshops and cafés is an easy continuation after Seoul Forest.
VIEW NEARBY ↗Source seoul.go.kr Checked 2026.10.04 09:32
OCEAN: The Greatest Record at Chungmu Art Center
The National Geographic exhibition runs through October 11, daily 10:00–19:00 and closed Mondays.
What else to know
Last entry is 18:00. The official guide recommends public transit because parking is limited.
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EXHIBITION INFO
DatesJun 6–Oct 11
Hours10:00–19:00 · ticketing closes 18:00 · closed Mondays
AdmissionAdults ₩25,000 · Youth ₩19,000 · Children ₩16,000
Parking05:00–23:50 · base ₩500/10 min · exhibition discount: ask event team
LOCATION
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Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)A landmark architecture and design space that is easy to add toward Dongdaemun History & Culture Park.
VIEW NEARBY ↗Source Seoul Culture Portal Checked 2026.10.04 09:32
The 2026 BTS DALMAJUNG pop-up is open on the first floor of HYBE Yongsan through Oct. 11, with official hours of 11 AM–8 PM KST.
What else to know
The pop-up primarily uses online reservations with limited session capacity. Walk-in viewing may be allowed depending on on-site conditions, but a reservation QR code is required to buy merchandise.
EVENT INFO
DatesSep 29 – Oct 11
Hours11:00–20:00
ReservationAdvance reservation on Weverse · one person per reservation
ParkingNo parking in the building · use public transit or nearby parking
LOCATION
2026 BTS DALMAJUNG POP-UP · HYBE YONGSAN 1F1F, 42 Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
OPEN MAP ↗4Sinyongsan StationExit 2about 10 min walk
NEARBY
Yongridan-gilA café-and-restaurant district stretching from Sinyongsan toward Samgakji, easy to add before or after the pop-up.
VIEW NEARBY ↗Source Weverse · 2026 BTS DALMAJUNG POP-UP Checked 2026.10.04 00:26
Ottogi’s 30th-anniversary Yeol Ramen collaboration with Street Fighter is open on the 7th floor of Lotte Cinema World Tower, with a hands-on zone and limited Yeol Ramen popcorn.
What else to know
It fits naturally into a cinema visit, but limited items can sell out. Recheck on-site availability if a specific product is your goal.
EVENT INFO
DatesSep 22 – Oct 17
NoteYeol Ramen 30th anniversary × Street Fighter experience zone · limited Yeol Ramen popcorn
Parking10:00–20:00 ₩500 per 10 min · other hours ₩200 per 10 min · daily max ₩45,000
LOCATION
Lotte Cinema World Tower 7FLotte World Mall, 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
OPEN MAP ↗28Jamsil StationExits 1
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Seokchon LakeA lakeside walking route beside Lotte World Mall, easy to add after the pop-up for an outdoor break in Jamsil.
VIEW NEARBY ↗Source otoki.com Checked 2026.10.04 00:26
My First Personal Finance Textbook
A beginner’s guide to personal finance from From Us Academy, moving from economic indicators to the structure of financial products.
YES24 rank #1
Inside the book
It covers rates, inflation, employment data and financial statements before examining ETFs, bonds, gold, IPOs and US stocks. Taxes, ISAs and pensions connect these topics to long-term money management.
Reading focus
The useful thread is how financial concepts fit together. Read it as an introduction to understanding products and risks, not as a promise of investment returns.
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Kaho
Kaho, a 26-year-old picture-book creator, moves to the outskirts of Tokyo. Strange encounters soon disturb her everyday life and draw her family into a larger mystery.
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The story
Haruki Murakami follows her through a shifting boundary between reality and fantasy. Encounters with unexpected creatures become part of a story about growth, recovery and taking ownership of one’s life.
Reading focus
Alongside the mystery runs a question about making stories. Notice how Kaho’s perspective changes. This Korean edition is translated by Hong Eun-ju.
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