For example, for those planning to visit Korea in October, a lot of content about the “Seoul Lantern Festival” has been shared on social media. The Seoul Lantern Festival is a representative Seoul event where hundreds of lanterns illuminate Cheonggyecheon over approximately two weeks, starting on the first Friday of November each year. This year marks its seventh edition. The 2015 Seoul Lantern Festival offered experiences centered around four themes. Starting with the first theme, “Seoul’s World Heritage,” followed by “Local Government Lanterns and Internationally Invited Lanterns,” “Corporate Brand and Image Lanterns,” and finally light art, the festival was filled with diverse attractions all bathed in the light of Cheonggyecheon.
Viewing hours are from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Since it is just a two-minute walk from Exit 5 of Gwanghwamun Station on Line 5 to Cheonggyecheon, the location is very convenient, and a large number of visitors are expected to flock to the area.