{
  "id": 15565331,
  "title": "Seoul to turn Han River campsites into open-air feast for 2026 Barbecue Festival",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/seoul-to-turn-han-river-campsites-into-open-air-feast-for-2026-15565331",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T05:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261019/seoul-to-turn-han-river-campsites-into-open-air-feast-for-2026-barbecue-festival"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seoul plans to transform an autumn weekend along the Han River into the 2026 Seoul Barbecue Festival, a massive culinary celebration featuring renowned chefs, premium grilled meats, and live entertainment. The two-day event, set in the picturesque Nanji Camping Ground of Mapo District, merges the city's camping culture with authentic Korean barbecue, offering a taste of the capital's diverse food scene to locals and tourists alike. The festival's highlight is a self-service barbecue area where visitors can buy fresh, high-quality Korean beef and pork to cook on-site without bringing their own grilling gear. The Seoul Metropolitan Government reports that the demand for this unique experience has been so high that advance online reservations for tables were snapped up within minutes, and walk-in attendees will have a limited opportunity to secure a spot during the festival. For those who want a more guided dining experience, the BBQ Villa offers curated dishes.",
  "summary": "Seoul is turning an autumn weekend along the Han River into a sprawling culinary festival, bringing together celebrity chefs, premium charcoal-grilled meats and live entertainment for the 2026 Seoul Barbecue Festival on Saturday and Sunday. Set against the scenic backdrop of Nanji Camping Ground in Mapo District, the two-day event blends urban camping culture with authentic Korean barbecue,…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Seoul to turn Han River campsites into open-air feast for 2026 Barbecue Festival",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/seoul-to-turn-han-river-campsites-into-open-air-feast-for-2026",
        "published": "2026-10-19T05:12:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}