Chilgok Nakdonggang Peace Festival
Oct 15 – Oct 18, 2026 · Gyeongsangbuk-do
Overview
The Chilgok Nakdonggang Peace Festival commemorates the historical significance of the Battle of Nakdonggang, the last line of defense during the Korean War, and reflects on the spirit of national defense. It runs a variety of programs to remember the values of the Republic of Korea that ordinary people risked their lives to protect in 1950, and to express gratitude to those who defended the nation. At the 2026 festival, now in its 13th edition, peace-themed performances, hands-on experiences, and food programs will be offered, while also, under the slogan 'Boys, Becoming Boy Soldiers,' programs have been planned to bring attention to the young boy soldiers who received relatively little recognition behind the student-soldier narrative long spotlighted as a symbol of national defense, and to honor their spirits — further strengthening the festival's historical and peace-oriented message.
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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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