October in Seoul

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The calendar

1. OCT 1–7China's National Day holiday

   Myeongdong and the palaces get busy. Go early in the morning.

2. OCT 3–5National Foundation Day long weekend

   Sat Oct 3 plus a substitute holiday on Mon Oct 5.

3. TO OCT 11Free heritage pass at the airport

   Discover Seoul Pass, Heritage Edition: free entry to 12 sites incl. the four main palaces and Jongmyo. Tourist Information Center at Incheon or Gimpo. First come, first served.

4. OCT 1–8Myeongdong welcome booth

   Help in English, Chinese and Japanese near Myeongdong Station, Exit 6.

5. OCT 5–11Creative x Seongsu

   Free festival across Seongsu-dong.

6. OCT 7–11Royal Culture Festival

   Programs at all four palaces and Jongmyo.

7. OCT 9–11Hangul Day long weekend

   Fri Oct 9 is a public holiday.

8. TO NOV 19K-drama exhibition at HiKR Ground

   40+ Studio Dragon dramas, free entry.