Bukchon Hanok Village hosted Seoul Hanok Week from 2 October
Published on 10/18/2026 at 07:33 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Bukchon Hanok Village hosted Seoul Hanok Week in Seoul from 2 October 2026, as the 10-day programme brought exhibitions, tours and cultural activities to Bukchon and Seochon. The Seoul Metropolitan Government organised the fourth edition, which ended on 11 October 2026 and included 82 programmes.
Seoul Hanok Week brought 82 programmes to Bukchon
The festival ran from 2 October 2026 to 11 October 2026 across the two historic neighbourhoods. Its programme combined 17 exhibitions, 15 tours, 29 hands-on activities, nine performances and 12 other events. The Seoul government programme placed public hanok facilities at the centre of the schedule.
In Bukchon, visitors could encounter displays on contemporary hanok living and Seoul Exemplary Hanok sites. The programme also listed a traditional joinery class at the Hanok Cultural Center on 3 October, with participation open to foreigners. Performances and craft activities extended the festival beyond sightseeing through the residential lanes.
Bukchon Hanok Village framed the festival in a living district
Bukchon Hanok Village lies between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, and its streets contain traditional hanok houses. The official travel guide describes the area as a residential village rather than a district created for tourism, with galleries, workshops and the Bukchon Cultural Center among its cultural facilities. Its official Seoul guide also records the village's 600-year historical setting.
That setting shaped the meaning of Seoul Hanok Week: the programme did not simply use the village as a backdrop, but connected public cultural facilities with the traditional homes and working neighbourhood around them. The festival's exhibitions and workshops therefore offered a structured way to encounter hanok life while the surrounding streets remained part of an inhabited district.
What the 11 October ending means for visitors
Seoul Hanok Week finished on 11 October 2026, so the festival programme is no longer available within the current visit period. Bukchon itself remains a place to walk through, but the event's exhibitions, classes and performances should not be treated as continuing attractions after that date.
Visiting Bukchon Hanok Village: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Seoul Hanok Week took place from 2 October 2026 to 11 October 2026 across Bukchon and Seochon, with Bukchon programmes centred on public hanok facilities.
- No special festival access remains after 11 October 2026. The village is residential, and visitors should keep noise low, avoid photographing house interiors and respect the local quiet-tourism rules.
- The village is in Jongno-gu, between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace. The official travel guide lists Anguk Station on Seoul Subway Line 3 as the nearest named transport point.
- The visit follows narrow residential lanes rather than a single enclosed attraction, so routes involve ordinary urban walking and close attention to neighbours and private property.
- The official language is Korean and the national currency is the South Korean won.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Bukchon Hanok Village
When did Seoul Hanok Week take place at Bukchon Hanok Village?
Seoul Hanok Week ran from 2 October 2026 to 11 October 2026 across Bukchon and Seochon. The Bukchon programme included exhibitions, tours, workshops and performances.
What is Bukchon Hanok Village?
It is a residential district in Seoul lined with traditional hanok houses between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace. The area also contains cultural centres, workshops and galleries.
Where is Bukchon Hanok Village and how do you get there?
The village is in Jongno-gu, Seoul, with Anguk Station on Subway Line 3 listed as the nearest named transport point. Visitors should remember that local residents live throughout the area.
