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16/10/2026

My Gyeonggi ISSUE 10 💌
From Food to K-Beauty: The Charm of Gyeonggi Province’s Job’s Tears! 🌾

From fragrant Job’s tears tea to a hearty meal, and even a Job’s tears face pack for skincare!
In Korea, Job’s tears (yulmu) are used both as food and as a beauty ingredient.

In this issue, discover Job’s tears grown in Yeoncheon County, Gyeonggi Province.
Explore everyday ways to use Job’s tears, plus a beauty recipe. ✨

📌 Discover more stories from Gyeonggi Province!
Subscribe to the official My Gyeonggi magazine and discover new stories every month.

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07/10/2026

🎶 Your favorite K-drama moments, live on stage!

Hear K-drama and film OSTs performed live by artists including Gummy, Lyn, Baek Z Young, and MeloMance. With Korean Wave experiences and K-food on site, the DMZ, a symbol of peace, is the place to enjoy music and Korean culture together. ✨

📅 Dates: Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11, 2026
📍 Venue: Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Official website: ghostfestival.kr
Instagram: .official

※ The lineup and event details are subject to change. Please check the official website before your visit.

📷 Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri, Gyeonggi Province

23/09/2026

🌙 Suwon Hwaseong's Autumn Nights, Aglow with Light

On crisp autumn evenings, the UNESCO World Heritage site Suwon Hwaseong (Suwon City’s Hwaseong Fortress) lights up in dazzling color.

The "2026 Suwon Hwaseong Media Art" event is themed "Saebitdongnak" — meaning “sharing joy together in new light” — bringing the fortress's history and stories to life through modern light and media art.

Want to make the most of Hwaseong's autumn nights? Don't miss the night opening of Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, running through November 1.
Wander the palace grounds under soft lighting and take in traditional Korean architecture set against a stunning night view.

This autumn, come experience a night at Suwon Hwaseong where Korea's history meets light. ✨

📍 2026 Suwon Hwaseong Media Art
📆 Period: Sept. 19 – Oct. 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 18:00–22:00
🗺️ Location: Around Hwaseomun Gate, Janganmun Gate, and Jangan Park
🎫 Admission: Adults KRW 2,000 · Youth/Military KRW 1,500 · Children KRW 1,000

📍 Hwaseong Haenggung Palace Night Opening
📆 Period: May 1 – Nov. 1, 2026, Fridays through Sundays and public holidays
⏰ Time: 18:00–21:30 (last admission 21:00)
🎫 Admission: Hwaseomun Gate Media Art: KRW 5,000 on weekends, public holidays, and throughout the holiday period / Janganmun Gate Media Art: free every day

18/09/2026

My Gyeonggi ISSUE 09 💌

🍠 The Korean Snack You Crave When It Gets Chilly: Sweet Potatoes!
In Korea, when the weather turns chilly, people love enjoying warm steamed sweet potatoes as a snack.
In Gyeonggi Province, sweet potatoes are grown in several regions, including the cities of Yeoju and Icheon.
From freshly harvested sweet potatoes to autumn festivals and special desserts made with sweet potatoes — discover Korea's autumn snack, the sweet potato, in Gyeonggi Province. 🍂

📌 Discover more stories from Gyeonggi Province!
Subscribe to the official My Gyeonggi magazine and discover new stories every month.
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11/09/2026

🍇 The Sweet Scent of Grapes at the Ansan Daebu Grape Festival

Grown in the sea breeze of Korea's West Coast, Daebu grapes take center stage at the 2026 Ansan Daebu Grape Festival in Ansan City.

Browse a direct-sales market featuring Daebu grapes and local agricultural specialties, and enjoy grape desserts, exhibitions, performances, grape stomping, and other grape-themed sensory activities.

Along with Daebu grapes, take in the sweeping coastal views of Daebudo Island for an even more memorable festival visit.

📅 Dates: September 19 (Sat.)-20 (Sun.), 2026
📍 Venue: Daebu Sea Fragrance Theme Park
🎟 Admission: Free

This early fall, come to Daebudo Island in Ansan City for an autumn festival filled with the scent of grapes. 💜

※ Schedules and program details are subject to change.
Please check the official website before visiting.

🔗 Link
https://www.xn--vk1boo94vp4keugg9j.com/

04/09/2026

Go beyond simply looking back on history at Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, and experience life in hanok, traditional Korean homes, for yourself.

Nestled beneath the walls of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Namsuheon is a public hanok cultural space created by Suwon City.

Everyone is welcome to enjoy tea while taking in the water garden and hanok, then explore the gallery and library for art, music, and books.

Stay overnight, and you can discover even more:
hanok rooms with courtyards and toenmaru (wooden verandas), tea ceremonies and meditation, plus private outdoor hot baths in selected rooms.

Walk along the fortress walls by day,
then unwind beneath the hanok eaves in the evening.
Discover a special day in Korea at Namsuheon. 🌿

27/08/2026

🌏 From Clay to the World: The Journey of Ceramic Art

The 2026 Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale will be held in Icheon City, Gwangju City, and Yeoju City—the heart of Korea’s ceramic culture.

This year’s theme is “EARTH MAKES.”
A total of 1,050 artists from 77 countries will take part, presenting a diverse range of contemporary ceramic art from around the world.

See, create, and experience Korean ceramics on a special journey.
Discover it in Gyeonggi Province this fall.

📅 September 18–November 1, 2026
⏰ 10:00–18:00
📍 Icheon · Gwangju · Yeoju
✅ Open daily throughout the 45-day event

※ Please visit the official website for detailed programs and schedules.

🔗 Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale Official Website
www.gcbiennale.org

21/08/2026

My Gyeonggi ISSUE 08 💌
🍔 Do You Know "Gundaeria," Korea's Nostalgic Military Hamburger?

South Korea has a mandatory military service system that requires all eligible men to serve for a designated period. During their service, one of the most memorable meals for many soldiers was the "Gundaeria"—a simple hamburger served in military cafeterias. Today, it remains a nostalgic comfort food that instantly brings back memories of military life for many Koreans.
This time, the beloved staple has been reimagined with fresh ingredients from Gyeonggi Province.

🥩 Gundaeria made with premium Gyeonggi-raised Hanwoo (Korean beef)
🍅 A refreshing tomato latte made with Toechon tomatoes from Gwangju City

Gyeonggi Province operates the G-Mark certification program, which recognizes outstanding agricultural and livestock products that meet rigorous quality and safety standards.
In particular, Toechon tomatoes from Gwangju City are grown in the pristine environment surrounding Paldang Lake, where they develop a firm texture, exceptional sweetness, and outstanding freshness.

One bite brings back the nostalgia of Gundaeria.
One sip captures the freshness of Gyeonggi tomatoes.
Discover a new taste of Gyeonggi Province. 🍔🍅

📌 Discover more stories from Gyeonggi Province!
Subscribe to the official My Gyeonggi magazine and discover new stories every month.

💌 How to Subscribe
✅ Visit the My Gyeonggi website (https://www.gg.go.kr/myggd/)
✅ Click 'Subscribe' to apply

14/08/2026

🏃 A New Way to Travel: Run with Locals through RUN GYEONGGI

Instead of visiting only famous tourist attractions, discover a different side of Gyeonggi Province by following the routes locals enjoy.

RUN GYEONGGI is a tourism platform that combines running and travel, bringing you closer to the everyday life and distinctive character of each area.

🌿 Gyeonggi Run Trip
From single-day outings to overnight two-day courses, run through local nature and history while discovering nearby attractions and food.

👟 Gyeonggi Pacer 31
A total of 46 local runners active across Gyeonggi Province’s 31 cities and counties design the routes themselves. They run alongside participants, sharing the scenery and stories of each area.

From water leisure activities in Gapyeong County and coastal running and surfing in Siheung City to trails around Gwangmyeong Cave in Gwangmyeong City and the fortress paths of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon City, enjoy each destination’s distinctive scenery and activities on foot.

Go beyond familiar tourist attractions and discover Gyeonggi Province through a local perspective.
Start your journey with RUN GYEONGGI. ✨✨

🔗 RUN GYEONGGI
https://rungg.co.kr/home

06/08/2026

📢 The Gyeonggi Migrant Portal is now open!

Find the information you need for life in Gyeonggi Province, all in one convenient place.

The portal provides a wide range of information and services, including daily life and administrative services, employment and education, healthcare and welfare, SOS phone consultations, AI chatbot support, automatic multilingual translation, a local living map, and community features.

🎉 A special comment event celebrating the portal’s launch is also underway.
Visit the Gyeonggi Migrant Portal for full details about its services and the event.

🔗 Gyeonggi Migrant Portal
www.gg.go.kr/gmigrant

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Suwon
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