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Seosan Haemieupseong Festival

Name: Seosan Haemieupseong Festival
Start: 2026-10-09
End: 2026-10-11
Location: Seosan

The Seosan Haemieupseong Festival is a historical heritage event held at a Joseon-era walled fortress in South Chungcheong. Marking its 23rd edition in 2026, the three-day celebration transports visitors back to the early 15th century through grand military re-enactments, traditional sports, and interactive cultural missions.

Date: Oct 9-11, 2026
Location: Seosan
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Re-enactment of King Taejong's historic military exercise
Digital 'hopae' smartphone identification tags for interactive missions
Traditional Korean polo (gyeokgu) and horseback martial arts
Haemi Defense Road display featuring modern missile systems and drone technology

The festival's cornerstone is the re-enactment of a 610-year-old military drill conducted by King Taejong and his son, the future King Sejong the Great. Attendees can participate in approximately 90 interactive activities including traditional archery, mock civil service exams, and martial arts on horseback. Modern technology is integrated into the experience via a smartphone-based identification system that serves as a digital 'hopae' for tracking mission progress throughout the fortress.

Contrasting the historical displays, the 'Haemi Defense Road' located outside the fortress gates showcases modern South Korean military hardware. This exhibit features advanced defense technology such as drone simulators, tactical vehicles, and the Cheongung missile system, illustrating the evolution of Korean national defense from the Joseon Dynasty to the present day.

Practical details

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.