{
  "id": 7969680,
  "title": "Seoul marks Chuseok holiday with late-night reading, folk shows, free museum entry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/seoul-marks-chuseok-holiday-with-late-night-reading-folk-shows-free-7969680",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T06:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260917/seoul-marks-chuseok-holiday-with-late-night-reading-folk-shows-free-museum-entry"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As South Korea prepares for Chuseok, its traditional autumn harvest festival, Seoul is turning the national holiday into a four-day cultural extravaganza. From Thursday to Sunday, the bustling capital will bring together traditional folk performances, free museum exhibitions, and extended library hours, providing foreign visitors with a unique glimpse into the nation's cultural heritage.\n\nThroughout September 24-27, historical sites, museums, and art institutions throughout Seoul will host a variety of family-friendly programs. These range from playful folk games and Korean music sessions to hands-on craft workshops and captivating exhibitions. Unhyeon Palace will host its Chuseok program from Thursday to Sunday, offering up traditional games, craft activities, and performances showcasing Korean traditional and fusion music and dance.\n\nNamsangol Hanok Village will be the venue for Namsan Dalbit Madang (Moonlit Courtyard) from Friday to Sunday. This event promises a thrilling lineup, including aerial acrobatics, Arirang performances, seven traditional experiences, quilted craft workshops, and hanbok-related activities. In addition, several museums will offer special events on Saturday, featuring traditional performances and exhibitions.",
  "summary": "As Korea prepares for Chuseok, its traditional autumn harvest festival, Seoul is transforming the national holiday into a four-day cultural festival. From Thursday through Sunday, the capital will host traditional folk performances, open museum exhibitions for free and keep public libraries open late, offering foreign visitors a rare look into the country's cultural roots. From Sept. 24-27,…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Seoul marks Chuseok holiday with late-night reading, folk shows, free museum entry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/seoul-marks-chuseok-holiday-with-late-night-reading-folk-shows-free",
        "published": "2026-09-17T06:42:04.000Z"
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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."
}