Featured Events in South Korea in October 2024 (June Updated)

The 15th Gwangju Biennale celebrates its 30th anniversary and brings together 72 artists from 30 countries; "PANSORI: Soundscapes of the 21st Century" seeks to depict the complexity of the contemporary world. Conflicting borders, anti-immigrant walls, confinement, social distancing, quarantine policies... These seemingly different themes have one thing in common: space and its political organization. The main impact of climate change is the emergence of a new topology, a new world map in which CO2 and urban life, desertification and migration, deforestation and social struggles, the destruction of animal ecosystems and plant invasions, all become brutally interconnected. "PANSORI: Soundscapes of the 21st Century" is an operatic exhibition about the spaces we inhabit, from our homes to the human occupation of the planet. Since landscapes are also soundscapes, the exhibition is constructed as a narrative that connects musical and visual forms. Originating in the 17th century, PANSORI is a musical genre rooted in the Korean land that symbolizes the relationship between sound and space. In Korean, PANSORI literally means "noise from public places" and can also be translated as subordinate sounds. The 15th Gwangju Biennale aims to recapture the original spirit of Pansori, showcasing artists who explore contemporary space through dialogue with the biological forms that surround them. Art is also a specific place that makes us rethink the space shared between humans, machines, animals, souls and organic life - our relational space. Space is also the link that connects all liberation struggles, from feminism to decolonization or LGBT+ rights; the division of space is always geopolitical. Many artists in this exhibition address these spatial issues by representing contemporary landscapes and urban conditions filled with human presence or the impact of industrialization on natural ecosystems. Others open up space itself by dialoguing with machines, animals, bacteria and other life forms, or investigating the molecular composition of the world. Still others work on a cosmic scale, inventing a kind of contemporary shamanism. From extreme density to desert expanses, PANSORI: Soundscapes of the 21st Century is presented as an opera you can walk into.

The 24th Morning Calmness and the 20th Wild Chrysanthemum Exhibition will be held in the "Dry Garden" in the park with the theme "See the wild chrysanthemums bloom, it's autumn now". This exhibition will display about 40 kinds of native wild chrysanthemums, including chamomile, kujeon, mountain kujeon, sea chrysanthemum, cyperus, Danyang mugwort, Ulleungchrysanthemum, mountain chrysanthemum, baecheongju, and sadeep. You can become more familiar with Korea's wild chrysanthemums, which have high ornamental value, and discover the value of each cultivated wild chrysanthemum according to its distribution and type. A special space will also be prepared for various visitors, including families and couples. In addition to the wild chrysanthemum photo area around the benches in the park, information boards with explanations of the main plants are set up to help visitors understand and provide things to see.

The Inje Autumn Flower Festival adds character by creating a unique garden space with a story. Projects include a chrysanthemum garden, a wild garden, large garden sculptures, a waterside trail (waterfall) walk, water sculptures, tree climbing experience, an observatory photo area, regular performances, event activities (receipt activities), visit evaluation, satisfaction evaluation) composed of agricultural specialty stores, restaurants, etc.

In October 2024, Jeonju will get even more delicious with its flavor, style, and passion! This fall, throughout October (10.03~10.26), Jeonju will showcase a variety of festivals that will allow you to experience the city's rich history and culture. You can fully immerse yourself in Jeonju by jumping between comprehensive festivals, or choose according to your preferences and schedule - how can you resist? We invite you to join us at Jeonju Festivals 2024, which are packed with must-sees - a great excuse to visit Jeonju!

This fall, Yeouido Hangang Park will be painted with gorgeous colors with gorgeous fireworks, colorful lights and lasers. The Seoul City announced that it will hold the "2024 Seoul Light Hangang Light Island Festival" in the Yeouido Hangang Park area from October 4 (Friday) to 13 (Sunday). Last year, the "Light Island Festival" debuted in the Seorae Island area of ​​Banpo Hangang Park. This year, it is planned to be connected with the Seoul World Fireworks Festival (October 5, 2024) held in Yeouido Hangang Park, presenting a new light art that combines lasers and media art.

In this exhibition, the artist continued the "Weather Series", using materials to replace the time represented by the weather, transferring the temperature and humidity of the four seasons collected during the second chapter of the residency in 2023 to the canvas and presenting it.

After an unusually hot summer, autumn is here, bringing a delightful celebration along the Han River. Themed “Healthy Walk Along the Han River,” the Autumn Health Festival will be open to citizens, offering a range of activities to boost physical health, such as rope skipping to dance music, jump fitness, and morning yoga on paddle boards. There will also be orchestral and ballet performances to replenish mental health. The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced that the “2024 Han River Autumn Festival,” filled with healthy relaxation and fresh excitement, will be held along the Han River and eight Han River parks from October 11 (Friday) to October 20 (Sunday). The theme of the festival is “Healthy Walk Along the Han River,” and 16 recuperation and wellness programs will be offered to help people rejuvenate their bodies and minds after the summer heat.

Artist Jung Min-ki's exhibition "People without Mass" will be held from October 11 to November 1, for about three weeks. The author compares people who have no entity or whose mass is constantly changing to "people without mass." Although we live with billions of people, the people the author depicts are people whose reality is blurred. They are "protagonists in myths," "anthropomorphic abstract concepts," "media characters" that appear and disappear quickly, and "contemporary people" that disappear slowly. Rapidly changing interpersonal relationships, information, and the disappearance of identity can also be seen as "masslessness."

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art preserves and manages more than 10,000 collections and displays works through various exhibitions. In addition, we strive not only to manage the collections but also to systematize auxiliary information related to the works. Information such as titles, specifications, and materials are located in the exhibition's proposition sheet and help to assist in understanding the works. In particular, the title is like a messenger between the artist, the work, and the audience. In fact, the name is also related to the birth of the museum. As art museums moved from private to public ownership, property rights became a necessary condition for managing and guiding works, and the technical standards and information systematization of collection works as public goods also became one of the important roles of art museums. The exhibition "The Art of Naming" aims to classify the titles in the collections of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art that visitors may find difficult, question their practicality, and clarify naming in the creative field. In works of art, titles directly affect the interpretation of the work more than other genres. In particular, the titles of modern art sometimes inspire philosophical thinking by becoming objects of suspicion rather than clearly expressing their meaning. The three types of titles for this exhibition (Untitled, Symbol, and Sentence) capture the characteristics of each era and medium, and examine the expansion of the function of titles in artistic phenomena. In addition, the participation program "Name Game" that allows visitors to change the title of the work will widely expand the experience of viewing the work. Through this exhibition, we hope to re-recognize the title of the work, which is considered to be auxiliary information of the work, and discover various relationships between the work and the title.

This is a silvergrass flower festival held every autumn at the silvergrass gathering place on Myeongseong Mountain in Pocheon. From mid-October to early November every year, silvergrass flowers bloom and dance in the wind on the vast fields of 150,000 square meters on Myeongseong Mountain (923m above sea level), creating a spectacular sight. The 27th Pocheon Sanjeong Lake Myeongseong Mountain Silvergrass Flower Festival is a representative festival of Pocheon's autumn and will be held from October 11 (Friday) to 27 (Sunday) at the silvergrass gathering place on Myeongseong Mountain and the surrounding areas of Sanjeong Lake. Based on the concept of an environmentally friendly and emotional festival that combines nature with culture and art, various programs are being operated, including "A letter received one year later - Red Mailbox" and "Make a wish to silvergrass - Lucky Day".

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The event aims to promote Hanbok culture and features a variety of supporting programs such as exhibitions, experience activities and fashion shows. It is held in the third week of October every year. The event is in its seventh year this year and is themed "Beauty of Hanbok, Friends of Hallyu". The Seoul Museum of Crafts will hold a special exhibition of Hanbok called "Touch, See", which will display Hanbok materials, videos recording the process of making Hanbok, and Korean paper crafts. The Cheong Wa Dae Chunchugwan will display traditional Hanbok used in various ceremonies such as birthday parties, coming-of-age ceremonies, weddings, birthday banquets, and memorial ceremonies under the theme of "Traditional Hanbok - A Lifetime of Rituals". The Hwangyeonjeon of Changgyeonggung Palace will hold a traditional Hanbok experience event, and the National Folk Museum will introduce the history of coming-of-age ceremonies and traditional Hanbok to young people in the front of the National Folk Museum. At the Hanbok Culture Week commemoration event held at the Seoul Museum of Crafts on the 18th, six people who have contributed to the promotion of Hanbok culture will receive commendations and certificates from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Lee Ji-yeon, the representative of the brand "H, Apply" that designed stage costumes for the popular girl group NewJeans, will be awarded the "New Hanbok Person Award". In addition, this event will be connected with the "Korea-Vietnam Friendship Korean Culture Day" held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and a fashion show of traditional Korean and Vietnamese costumes will be staged, and a Hanbok promotion hall will be opened.

Public experience exhibition with Olympic sculpture as the theme

This exhibition features paintings created by Ha Jung-woo this year. Ha Jung-woo continues his work based on his interest in everyday objects and people. The characters in his works are expressed with simple lines, bright colors, and simplified shapes stand out. By emphasizing the eyes, nose, and mouth on exaggerated faces, the characters are injected with primitive vitality. In this exhibition, Ha Jung-woo shows the pure spirit and primitive power of primitive nature that he has long explored. The new works are inspired by carpet design and are composed of regular lines and geometric abstractions, emphasizing mystery and purity. By utilizing native patterns, we try to visually reveal the inner intuition of human beings. In addition, he interprets folk materials such as traditional Korean masks with modern sensibility and incorporates them into his works. Ha Jung-woo's works show people's efforts to restore the original purity of human beings and revitalize the sincerity and vitality of life in modern civilization. This exhibition traces the reinterpretation of primitive symbolic expressions, conveys resonance with the origin of human existence, and proposes new emotional discoveries.

The feeling of brushing every day is like that of a novice gardener. One day I plant cuttings, another day I sow seeds. Sometimes the plants melt if I water too much, and die if I repot too early. There are many days when we just wait for new leaves to appear, not knowing when they will grow. Then I get tired and look at other people's trees with envy. The next spring, those still fuzzy seeds finally begin to sprout in the dirt in the corner

The Korea Automotive Industry Exhibition 2024, set to take place from October 16 to October 18 in Goyang-si at the renowned KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Center), promises to be a pivotal event for automotive professionals and enthusiasts alike. This prestigious exhibition will showcase the latest advancements in automotive technology, innovative vehicle designs, and cutting-edge solutions from leading industry players. With a focus on sustainability and future mobility, the Korea Automotive Industry Exhibition 2024 will feature insightful seminars, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, providing a comprehensive platform for industry leaders to exchange ideas and foster collaborations. Attendees can expect to witness groundbreaking innovations that will shape the future of the automotive industry, making this event an unmissable opportunity for anyone invested in the sector.

The Korea International Ceramic Industry Exhibition 2024, set to take place from October 16 to October 18 at COEX in Seoul, Korea, promises to be a pivotal event for professionals in the ceramic industry. This prestigious exhibition will gather industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts from around the globe, offering a unique platform for networking and showcasing the latest advancements in ceramic technology. With a focus on cutting-edge materials, sustainable practices, and innovative design, the Korea International Ceramic Industry Exhibition 2024 will feature a comprehensive array of exhibits, from raw materials and machinery to finished products and contemporary art pieces. Attendees can expect insightful seminars, interactive workshops, and live demonstrations, all designed to foster collaboration and inspire new ideas. The event, held in the bustling heart of Seoul at the renowned COEX venue, is an unmissable opportunity for those looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving ceramic industry.

The Korea Adhesive Coating Film Technology Exhibition 2024, set to take place from October 16 to October 18 at COEX in Seoul, Korea, promises to be a pivotal event for industry professionals. This premier exhibition will showcase the latest advancements in adhesive and coating film technologies, drawing experts and innovators from around the globe. With a focus on cutting-edge solutions and sustainable practices, the event will feature a diverse range of exhibitors, from leading manufacturers to emerging startups. Attendees can expect insightful seminars, hands-on demonstrations, and ample networking opportunities, all designed to foster collaboration and drive the industry forward. The Korea Adhesive Coating Film Technology Exhibition 2024 is an unmissable event for those looking to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field.

The International Advanced Materials & Convergence Technology Expo 2024, set to take place from October 16 to October 18 at the COEX Convention Center in Seoul, Korea, promises to be a pivotal event in the realm of advanced materials and convergence technology. This prestigious expo will gather leading experts, innovators, and industry professionals from around the globe to showcase cutting-edge advancements and foster collaborations. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore a diverse array of exhibits, attend insightful keynote sessions, and participate in interactive workshops, all designed to highlight the latest breakthroughs and trends in the field. With a focus on driving innovation and facilitating knowledge exchange, the International Advanced Materials & Convergence Technology Expo 2024 is an unmissable event for those dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and materials science.

Shangyun Gallery will host a solo exhibition titled "Beyond the Gaze of the Self" by Maiko Kobayashi (b. 1977, Japan) from October 17 to November 16. Maiko Kobayashi, who is holding her second solo exhibition with Jo Eun Gallery, uses a unique modeling language to express creatures reminiscent of animals, such as rabbits and dogs. The characters that Kobayashi repeatedly depicts are not simply borrowed from animation or manga, but are closer to natural, pure expressions of consciousness, like a child's doodles. As a person, the artist projects her own emotions into the work, extracting her inner feelings and thoughts through the movements of her hands, which become lines and colors on the canvas, presenting herself as a concrete "existence". The "existence" created by the artist gazes at the viewer or the unknown, as if they are their own living creatures. These characters go beyond simple "kawaii" (cuteness) and give people a sense of fragility or danger, similar to our human imagination, which is difficult to clearly define and cannot be simplified, such as love and sadness, fragility and strength, depression and hope. In particular, the artist, who values ​​materials, tears up traditional Japanese washi paper, rubs it, sometimes glues it together, and then sticks it on a board or canvas, adding a delicate and strong texture to the whole work. The artist believes that the fragile yet tough nature of washi paper is much like human nature. Just like the note in the corner of his studio that reads "Even when times are difficult, there are times to face real life", Kobayashi's life and art are inspired by the strong vitality of human beings to survive in chaotic times. According to this, Kudo Takeshi, director of the Tagawa City Art Museum, said that the strong and rich "layers" of lines and colors created by Kobayashi are the beauty created by the "layers" of consciousness of people living in modern society. It is said that the "existence" in the work is ultimately not the artist himself, but a portrait of a modern person, the face of all of us, beyond the self.

The 8th Yeshan Market Three Kingdoms Festival is a representative festival of Yeshan County with chrysanthemum soup and noodles as its content. This year, the theme is Food Culture Festival and Yeshan County cuisine, guiding tourists to start a food tour of Yeshan County. Eco-friendly.

The Gwangju Seochang Miscanthus Festival is a representative natural healing festival in the southern province. It is held in the Yeongsan River area and integrates with the natural Miscanthus to hold various cultural and artistic performances, experience activities, walking activities, skating competitions, etc. Stroll along the Purple Miscanthus Road and enjoy the sunset of the Seochang Plain, one of the eight views of the West, and experience the only urban natural festival in Korea. This year (2024) it will be held for four days from October 17th to 20th, with the theme of "Purple Miscanthus Sends Autumn Invitation".

Hwadam Forest is an ecological arboretum built with the focus on restoring the natural forest ecosystem. It has 16 theme gardens on an area of ​​about 165,000 square meters (50,000 pings). It is a representative arboretum in Korea and a famous maple viewing spot in the metropolitan area. This year's Hwadam Forest Maple Leaf Festival will be held from October 18 to November 17. The Hwadam Forest Maple Leaf Festival adopts an hourly garden system so that visitors can enjoy the view happily and safely, and reservations are required. More than 400 kinds of colorful leaves, such as the horn maple, dandan maple, fur maple, and Norway maple, form a colorful autumn beauty with patches of red and yellow.

On a warm autumn day, ceramic artist Inhwa Lee's solo exhibition opened at LKATE Gallery. Inhwa Lee's work is based on the theme of "translucency", one of the physical properties of white porcelain, and plans to exhibit about 20 new objects and 10 flat works in this exhibition. By capturing the ever-changing light in white porcelain, a material that never changes, and transferring the illusion of light to a flat surface, it is hoped that the fleeting moments in life can be remembered for a long time and find their meaning.

Crowd Calling Comedy Open Mic Come join us for a night of laughter at Lit Lounge Itaewon! Our Comedy Open Mic event is the perfect opportunity for aspiring comedians to showcase their talent and for audience members to enjoy some hilarious stand-up routines. However, this open mic has an improv twist. Audience members are encouraged to shout out words and the comedians will have to tailor their set around the audible suggestions being hurled from the crowd! Whether you're a seasoned or beginner comedian or just looking for a good time, this event is sure to entertain. So grab your friends and head over to Lit Lounge Itaewon for a night of laughs and fun! Doors open at 7:30pm Show starts at 8pm Information Source: Planet Hustle | eventbrite

Exploring human nature, analyzing behavior and its products are important tasks for art and philosophy. However, recently, modern society is full of complex and contradictory phenomena that cannot be explained by simple past explanations. From a poststructuralist perspective, we begin to discover various cases through the media that allow us to understand more deeply the contradictions inherent in human life and social relations. This exhibition aims to reinterpret the complexity of modern society through the metaphor of "cruel fairy tales" and expand the symbols in fairy tales to the contemporary context. The metaphors of disability and prejudice revealed in the lines of the domestic TV series "It's Okay to Be Bad 2020" are an important starting point for the symbolic approach of this exhibition. Starting from the character's question "Is it terrible to be different?", the story of difference and fear, understanding and acceptance is linked to the fairy tale of Bluebeard, and the scene reflects the prejudices and fears of modern people. Since then, the story of Bluebeard has begun to be interpreted no longer as a simple cruel fairy tale, but as an important work symbolizing the story of women breaking taboos and gender conflicts. For example, works such as the music video of singer Le Seraphim's "Eve, Psyche and Bluebeard's Wife" and the Naver webtoon "I Became Bluebeard's Wife" are now reinterpreted in various cultural contents. This exhibition visually explores these themes through the collection of famous artists at home and abroad, such as In-ok Kim, Hwan-ki Kim, Seo-bo Park, U-hwan Lee, Seung-taek Jang, Nancy Lang, and David Gerstein.

Galerie Eva Presenhuber presents Celestial Snowdrops, its sixth solo exhibition of Scottish artist Martin Boyce in the dedicated showroom Galerie Eva Presenhuber x P21 in Seoul. This marks the second collaboration between the gallerists Eva Presenhuber and Soo Choi. It is Martin Boyce’s second solo exhibition in Korea.