Seoul Hanok Week draws 85,000, up 15% from last year
This year’s Seoul Hanok Week drew approximately 85,000 visitors — a 15 percent increase from 2025 — highlighting the growing appeal of traditional Korean houses as everyday cultural spaces, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Thursday. Turnout for the annual festival has grown steadily, from about 35,000 in 2024 to 74,000 last year. The fourth edition of the festival ran for 10 days, from Oct.…
Seoul's Hanok Week attracted an estimated 85,000 visitors this year, a 15% rise compared to last year, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The annual festival, which ran from October 2nd to 11th across Bukchon, Seochon and other hanok districts in the capital, has consistently grown in popularity, with 35,000 attendees in 2024 and 74,000 in 2025.
This edition's theme centered on hanoks as part of daily life. Organizers hosted 180 events, a 16% increase over the previous year, and 82 programs in total. The city emphasized interactive experiences over traditional sightseeing. A special exhibition showcased six hanoks furnished with modern items, drawing around 17,000 visitors.
Approximately 900 people applied for the 900 limited guided tours of typically off-limits hanoks, roughly four individuals per available spot. These guided tours marked the 10th anniversary of the city's certification program for hanok preservation.
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