Latest Events in Seoul(December Updated)

If you're dreaming of spending a cozy winter night surrounded by twinkling lights, warm snacks, and the festive atmosphere of Christmas, then the Seoul Gwanghwamun Square Christmas Market 2025 is the place to go this December! From Friday, December 12th to Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, the iconic Gwanghwamun Square will transform into a European-style Christmas village filled with glittering decorations, music, and a festive spirit. Whether you're looking for a romantic date, a family outing, or simply want to soak up Seoul's winter charm, this market is the perfect way to end the year in warmth and joy.

The Seoul Lantern Festival takes place every year from the first Friday to the third weekend of November, lasting approximately three weeks. Various themed lanterns are hung around Cheonggyecheon Stream, and visitors can admire both traditional and modern LED lanterns. Combined with the Gwanghwamun Square Market, the festival offers a wealth of attractions and experiences.

The 2026 D-AWARDS brings together the standout achievements of K-POP in 2025, honoring major categories. It is set to deliver a memorable year-end celebration for global fans. The first lineup features ENHYPEN, ZEROBASEONE, xikers, P1Harmony, and AHOF, with more exciting artists to be announced soon. Stay tuned!

Performers (Artist): KRAFTWERK

Awaken all your senses! MORE TO ENJOY! MORE TO FEEL! A night just for GIRLS! A magical new experience awaits you! This night isn't just about entertainment—it's a moment to fully unleash yourself. Every detail from the dazzling lights and music to gourmet treats has been meticulously crafted to help you forget daily stresses and immerse in unparalleled joy. Gather your besties to relax, laugh, and dance in this ladies-only sanctuary, creating unforgettable memories just for you!

Duration: 75 min (no intermission) Language: English, Korean [19+ Women Only] A hunky show blending art and beauty! Get ready for nonstop blushing and heart-pounding excitement! - A male revue show exclusively for women aged 19+! Stunning stage effects and lighting design deliver an immersive audiovisual experience! - A sizzling hot and artistically stunning performance with an even more dreamlike storyline will keep your heart racing throughout the entire show! - Plenty of interactive opportunities throughout the event. If you're lucky, you might even get invited on stage to join the oppas in creating unforgettable moments that'll make the whole crowd cheer! - Release stress and free yourself! Here, you don't need to worry about others' opinions—just enjoy and experience to your heart's content!

This winter, DDP transforms into a Christmas town for everyone to enjoy, shining with an even warmer and more dazzling light as it returns with "Seoul Light DDP Winter 2025". A variety of lights are projected onto this massive building. DDP is more than just a media facade; it has become a festive venue in the city. Gifts are everywhere in DDP, as if left by Santa Claus. A dazzling display of lights and art installations is on display, prepared by DDP's Christmas town mascot, "HIP Santa Claus".

On November 15, the National Museum of Korea opened its first dedicated exhibition room for the Oegyujanggak Uigwe. Located on the second floor of the National Museum of Korea’s permanent exhibition hall, this exhibition room is a space where visitors can only view the Oegyujanggak Uigwe, allowing them to fully experience the Oegyujanggak Uigwe.

Lee Bul is a nationally treasured female artist in Korea. For the past 30 years, she has been inspired by various clues such as science fiction, iconic architecture, and personal experiences, and has been deeply exploring historical myths and folktales and exploring the complexity of human consciousness. This exhibition is co-organized by M+ and Samsung Museum of Art. Covering the artist’s creative activities for over 40 years since the 1980s, this exhibition is the most comprehensive examination of Lee Bul’s work to date. The exhibition is scheduled to open at M+ in the spring of 2026 and will then travel to various exhibition halls around the world.

2024.12.20 Permanent exhibition "Gustav Klimt: Eternal Beauty" tells the story of the golden painter Klimt's life of pursuing true beauty through his works. Freedom and love shine with golden light, from the mysterious birth of life to the noble death. Klimt's timeless and beautiful story begins here.