Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo
Sep 22 – Nov 1, 2026 · Happening now · Gyeongsangnam-do
Overview
The Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo is a dinosaur-themed festival held at Danghangpo Tourist Site in Hoehwa-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. Goseong-gun is widely known as one of the world's three major sites of origin for dinosaur footprint fossils, and the expo has been held since 2006 to promote the value of the large and small dinosaur fossils discovered across various regions and to promote the tourism industry. The event venue, Danghangpo Tourist Site, consists of a Dinosaur Theme Zone and a Yi Sun-sin Theme Zone, and is equipped with outdoor theme parks such as a coastal walking trail, a hiking trail, and a dinosaur footprint exploration trail. The event is hosted by Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, and as of 2026 is operated by the Goseong Culture and Tourism Foundation. The 2026 expo marks its 10th edition and 20th anniversary, and will be held under the theme 'An Exciting Adventure with Dinosaurs.' In addition, through a variety of exhibition and experience programs and performances at each edition, it has established itself as Korea's leading dinosaur-themed festival.
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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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