~ Dec 26Free English tours at the Gugak Museum, October Saturdays at 2 p.m.Seoul Seocho
Oct 23 – Jan 24Dunhuang sutras on view for the first time in Seoul, Oct. 23–Jan. 24Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Nov 27 – Apr 18Birth of Modern Art: 85 Kunsthaus Zürich works in Seoul, Nov. 27–Apr. 18Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Dec 11 – Jan 3Seoul Light Gwanghwamun: media art on the square, Dec. 11–Jan. 3Gwanghwamun, Jongno-gu
Dec 18 – Mar 31Marie Antoinette Style with the V&A, Seoul, Dec. 18–Mar. 31Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Dec 29 – Jan 1SeoulCon 2026 creator festival at DDP, Dec. 29–Jan. 1Dongdaemun, Jung-gu
Dec 31 – Jan 1Ring in 2027 with the Bosingak bell in Jongno, Dec. 31Jonggak, Jongno-guKimchiUsually around this timeGimjang season: the kimchi-making monthMarkets pile up napa cabbage
SnacksUsually around this timeBungeoppang and hotteok street-snack seasonStalls appear when it turns cold
OystersUsually around this timeOyster season: gulbap and gukbapIn season November to February
LightsUsually around this timeChristmas lights on Myeongdong's department-store façadesMyeongdong · usually from mid-November
WinterUsually around this timeSeoul Winter Festa and lantern festivalGwanghwamun · Cheonggyecheon · dates TBA
