Namgang river and Jinju Fortress

Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival: preview it in 3D

Lanterns float on the Namgang river and light up the night. The festival goes back to the battles at Jinju Fortress in the 1590s.

Dates Every year: Early to mid October. The next dates are not announced yet.

Dates checked on 2026-10-28 against the organizers' announcements. Check the official site again before you travel.

In the game

• Walk among rising lanterns.
• Go on the festival days for 300 coins and a festival badge. Bring friends and talk on the radio.

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