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‘2026 Shinheung Market Global Local Festival’ held in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Shinheung Market
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‘2026 Shinheung Market Global Local Festival’ held in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Shinheung Market

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  • Yongsan-gu, Seoul will hold the '2026 Shinheung Market Global Local Festival' in Shinheung Market from October 1 to 3.
  • Through various programs such as the Global Flea Market, Global Yut World Cup, talk concert, and photo exhibition, we provide a venue for cultural exchange where merchants, residents, and visitors from home and abroad can participate.

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Why It Matters

Sinheung Market started as a market for buying and selling daily necessities in the Haebangchon area in 1953, but fell into decline for a time, but thanks to urban regeneration and the efforts of merchants, it has established itself as a famous attraction with a unique alley scenery and a variety of shops.

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Yongsan-gu, Seoul (Chief Kim Kyung-dae) announced on the 28th that it will hold the '2026 Shinheung Market Global Local Festival' to be enjoyed by merchants, residents, and domestic and foreign visitors in the Sinheung Market area from October 1 to 3.

Sinheung Market, which started as a market for buying and selling daily necessities in the Haebangchon area in 1953, was once in decline, but through urban regeneration and the efforts of merchants, it has become a famous place with a unique alley scenery and a variety of shops.

At this festival's 'Global Flea Market (Flea Market)', you can find a variety of products and unique items from home and abroad. At the 'Global Yutnori World Cup', participants of different nationalities and languages ​​enjoy Yutnori and have a time of cultural exchange.

There will also be performances and lectures to excite visitors, as well as talk concerts to discuss various topics.

A ‘photo exhibition’ featuring the past and present of emerging markets will also be held.

District Mayor Kim Kyung-dae said, “Shinheung Market, which has been part of the lives of local residents for a long time, is now becoming a space visited by various people across generations and borders.” He added, “Through the festival, we hope to publicize the history and charm of Shinheung Market, and to provide a time for merchants, residents, and domestic and foreign visitors to mingle together and discover new possibilities in the market.”

Open Questions

  • What are the specific schedule and program details of the festival?
  • How can merchants or visitors who want to participate apply?
  • How many visitors are expected during the festival?

Related Topics

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PeopleJung Joon-youngKim Kyung-dae
OrganizationsYonhap NewsYongsan-gu Office
PlacesYongsan-gu, Seoul
TopicsYongsan-guGlobal Local Festivalflea marketYutnori World Cuptalk concertphoto exhibition
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