22 FEBRUARY 2020

FESTIVALS CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19

Festivals Canceled due to COVID-19

Korea Tourism Organization Malaysia has recently announced the cancellation of some festivals in the country. Some of the festival cancelled are:

Nonsan Strawberry Festival, Uljin Snow Crab Festival, Pohang Guryongpo Snow Crab Festival, Samcheok Snow Crab Festival, Gwangyang Maehwa Festival, Wondong Maehwa Festival, Busan International Buddhism Expo, Haenam Ttangkkeut Maehwa Festival, Miryang Arirang Marathon.

There are also some postponed festivals such as: Yeongdeok Snow Crab Festival, Jeju Cafesta, Seoul Comic World, Busan Comic World.

Festivals Canceled due to COVID-19

Additionally, museums and parks have been temporarily closed, and the four royal palaces, (Gyeongbokgung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace), Jongmyo Shrine, and the royal tombs have indefinitely stopped their guided tour services. However, visitors can freely tour Huwon Garden and Jongmyo Shrine without prior reservations.

It’s also mentioned that travellers are recommended to check any attractions’ official website before visiting, and here are some tips and advice for those who will travel to Korea.

Festivals Canceled due to COVID-19

Stay safe everyone!

JQ Lee

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