76th Anniversary K-Military Festival: The Great Victory of Chuncheon
Oct 9 – Oct 11, 2026 · Gangwon
Overview
The 'K-Military Festival: The Great Victory of Chuncheon,' presented jointly by the Army's 2nd Corps and Chuncheon City, will be held for three days from Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11 in the Chuncheon Riverside Park area. The event reflects on the historical significance of the Battle of Chuncheon, which unfolded in the Chuncheon area in the early stages of the Korean War, and honors the sacrifice and devotion of the fallen patriots and veterans. Along with a victory commemoration ceremony, the festival features a variety of performances, exhibitions, military equipment experiences, and citizen participation programs, giving the whole family a chance to learn about and enjoy the meaning of national defense.
Why go
Marks the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Chuncheon, one of the early engagements of the Korean War, with a joint program from the Army's 2nd Corps and Chuncheon City honoring the fallen patriots and veterans who fought there. Beyond the victory commemoration ceremony, the festival includes performances, exhibitions, military equipment experiences, and citizen participation programs, making it a family-friendly way to learn about national defense history.
Getting there from Seoul
Chuncheon is reachable from Seoul via the ITX-Cheongchun train from Yongsan or Cheongnyangni Station, with a journey of roughly 1 to 1.5 hours to Chuncheon Station. Express or intercity buses to Chuncheon also run from Dong-Seoul Bus Terminal in a similar travel time. From Chuncheon Station, the festival site in the Chuncheon Riverside Park area (Samcheon-dong) is a short taxi or local bus ride away.
Tips
- Program times and ticketing details hadn't been published with this notice, so confirm the day's schedule locally before heading out.
- The festival runs outdoors in a riverside park, so dress for October weather and expect walking between exhibit and performance areas.
- It's a Friday-to-Sunday event, so book trains or buses to Chuncheon in advance if traveling on the weekend.
Best for: families, history buffs, Korean War history.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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Dates and programs can change. Check the official site before you go.