Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival
OctoberJeonbuk
The Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival celebrates hanji, Korea's traditional paper from Jeonju, and is held every year at the Korea Traditional Culture Center in Jeonju. You can see hanji craft works and children's art, and try hands-on hanji activities. Admission is free, and the festival runs from 10:00 to 20:00.
When is it held?
Every year around early October. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Oct 8 ~ Oct 10 (ended). Check the official website for next year’s dates.
Before you go, check this year’s dates and fees on the official website.
What can you do there?
- Join the Jeonju Hanji sports day at Hanji Madang
- Try hands-on hanji activities in the Hanji Culture Zone
- Walk through the hanji lantern exhibition
- Enjoy the stamp tour and the hanji chameleon hunt
- Watch the Nationwide Pungryu performance
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Jeonbuk area by KTX, express bus or intercity bus. Once there, check public transit to the venue in a map app (Naver Map and KakaoMap are the most accurate in Korea).
Naver Map ↗ KakaoMap ↗ Google Maps ↗ Official website ↗
What to wear and bring
Autumn days are mild and nights are cool. Bring a light jacket and shoes that are comfortable for long walks.
This is general guidance. Check the official website for what to bring and how to enter each event.
Photos
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change. · Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type3 · Shown unaltered.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival held?
Every year around early October. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Jeonbuk, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Jeonbuk
Top attractions close to the event site. Add them to the same day trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.