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Gwanghwamun Market
Dec 11 – Jan 10
Photo: 한국관광공사
Festival facts
- Dates
- Dec 11 – Jan 10
- Hours
- 17:30–23:00
- Place
- Seoul · Gwanghwamun Square and Sejongno Park area
- Address
- 서울특별시 종로구 세종대로 지하172 (세종로)
- Fee
- Free
- Host
- Seoul Tourism Organization
- Contact
- 02-3788-8105
- Website
- https://www.stolantern.com/
About the festival
Gwanghwamun Market returns to Gwanghwamun Square to brighten Seoul's winter nights. Now in its fifth edition, this year's market presents the theme A Santa Village Where Time Stands Still, offering a winter scene where visitors can pause their busy lives and enjoy the anticipation of Christmas. Centered on a large Christmas tree and market village, the event brings together seasonal decorations and warm food, with immersive photo zones and hands-on programs throughout the venue. This winter, visitors can enjoy a special night filled with Christmas excitement at Gwanghwamun Market.
Source: 한국관광공사 TourAPI
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