While many shops and local businesses close down during the Chuseok (추석) holiday break, Seoul becomes an incredible wonderland of cultural celebrations, free admission offers, and traditional folk festivals. Because Chuseok is deeply rooted in heritage, South Korea’s cultural institutions open their doors wide to both locals and foreign visitors. From royal palaces echoing with traditional…
If you are currently living in or visiting South Korea during autumn, you will quickly notice the city transforming. Trains sell out months in advance, highways fill up, and grocery stores overflow with elegant fruit crates and gift sets. This energy signals the arrival of Chuseok (추석)—one of South Korea’s most cherished and grandest traditional…