{
  "id": 3438127,
  "title": "Nowon Craft Beer Festival returns to historic railway park",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/nowon-craft-beer-festival-returns-to-historic-railway-park",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T05:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260826/nowon-craft-beer-festival-returns-to-historic-railway-park"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nowon Craft Beer Festival is set to make a return to the historic Hwarangdae Railway Park in northeastern Seoul this September, transforming the location into a two-day celebration of craft beer, live music, and regional cuisine. The festival will unfold on September 12th and 13th, featuring more than 200 craft beers from 34 breweries across South Korea.\n\nThe festival will commence with an opening ceremony at 7:00 pm on September 12th, taking place at the main stage located in the park’s parking lot. The event has partnered with Seoul Music Week to deliver an impressive lineup of live performances. Headliners for Saturday’s stage include singer Kassy and rapper Mad Clown, while the renowned punk rock band Crying Nut will deliver an energetic closing performance on Sunday.\n\nBeyond the musical acts, festival-goers can indulge in signature dishes from local traditional markets and neighborhood eateries throughout the Nowon-gu district, as well as a diverse array of gourmet food trucks. The festival grounds will also host a marketplace showcasing small business brands and youth entrepreneurs, providing a unique blend of entertainment and commercial opportunities for attendees.",
  "summary": "A former railway park in northeastern Seoul is set to transform into a vibrant two-day showcase for craft beer, live music and regional cuisine as the Nowon Craft Beer Festival returns this September. Set to take place on Sept. 12 and 13 at Hwarangdae Railway Park, the festival will feature more than 200 craft beers curated from 34 breweries across Korea. Running daily from noon to 9:00 pm, the…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Nowon Craft Beer Festival returns to historic railway park",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/nowon-craft-beer-festival-returns-to-historic-railway-park-3439495",
        "published": "2026-08-26T06:02:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Japanese Film Festival returns to Malaysia for 22nd edition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/japanese-film-festival-returns-to-malaysia-for-22nd-edition",
        "published": "2026-08-26T06:25:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}