Yeosu City Selected as Host for Ministry of Culture's "2026 Month of Culture" Event

A Cultural Festival Blending Maritime Heritage and K-Culture

Yeosu City in South Jeolla Province (Mayor Jung Kimyung) announced that it has been officially selected as the host city for the "2026 Month of Culture" event, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The Month of Culture event will take place from October 16 to 22, 2026, spanning seven days across the entire city, including venues such as the Yeosu World Expo Site, Yi Sunshin Square, GS Caltex Yeulmaru, and Jangdo Island, known as the Island of Art. A variety of cultural programs are planned, including a commemorative ceremony, signature performances, exhibitions and hands-on experiences, as well as citizen participation programs.

Exterior view of Yeosu City Hall.

Notably, this event will be organized with a total budget of 2 billion won (1 billion won in national funding and 1 billion won in local funding). It will be operated as an urban comprehensive cultural festival that combines maritime and island culture, patriotic history, and K-culture.

Mayor Jung Kimyung stated, "We aim to realize a 'culture in everyday life' where citizens are the main protagonists, and by holding the Month of Culture event during the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo, we will invigorate the local economy through immersive cultural content." He added, "We expect this will elevate the status of Yeosu's cultural brand among domestic and international visitors and serve as an opportunity to continuously strengthen our cultural competitiveness."

Meanwhile, the "Month of Culture" event has been promoted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism since 2003, designating every October as the Month of Culture and the third Saturday of October as the Day of Culture, in order to expand opportunities for cultural enjoyment and encourage participation in cultural activities.