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Here are the top 5 events taking place around Busan, South Korea this week: October 26-November 1.

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Top 5 Events in Busan this Week: October 26-November1 #korea #busan #travel

This week in Korea, from Busan to Seoul and beyond.

In this episode:

Busan’s mayor meets the new U.S. ambassador

Busan is named one of Expedia’s destinations to watch in 2027

Seoul is set to pick its first Starlight nighttime attractions

Seoul’s Line 9 express upgrade and new express buses start November 16

Free Moonlight Gaya Walks in Gimhae every Friday and Saturday in November

Geochang’s chrysanthemum exhibition runs through November 1

Spotlight: UN Weeks in Busan, running through November 11

Plus the best events happening in Busan and Seoul this week

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This Week in Korea: News, Events & What’s Coming Up - October 25

Here are the top 5 events happening around Seoul this week for October 26-November 1.

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Busan’s Pink Muhly Fields Are Peaking Right Now at Daejeo Eco Park #korea #busan #autumn

Seoul is closing out its car-free bridge season in style — a 400-metre yellow dining table stretched across Jamsu Bridge, 2,000 seats, and 10 of Korea’s most famous fried chicken brands.

🍗 Jamsu Bridge Chicken Day:

Sunday October 25 · 2pm–10pm
Giant yellow Chicken Table — 400 metres across Jamsu Bridge
Two feast sessions: 4pm & 6pm · 1,000 seats per session · 2,000 total
10 fried chicken brands including BBQ, Puradak, Mom’s Touch, Mexicana, Mansuk Dakgangjeong, and Oneul Tongdak (serving since 1977)
100 tasters sampling chicken from all 25 Seoul districts
K-Chicken Belt exhibition by the Ministry of Agriculture
Banpo Bridge fountain glows yellow after dark

🎟️ Advance reservation required for the feast sessions — check the Seoul Metropolitan Government website to book.

⚠️ This is also the final event before Jamsu Bridge permanently closes to cars on October 26th and begins its transformation into a dedicated pedestrian park.

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Here are the top 5 events happening around Busan this week -- October 19-25, 2026.

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Top 5 Busan Events This Week: October 19-25 #korea #busan #travel

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