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Wonju checks final preparations for 2026 dumpling festival
Wonju is preparing its 2026 dumpling festival for Oct.
23–25 in the city’s riverside and downtown areas.
Visitors will be able to try different dumplings and see a cooking show by chef Jung Ji-sun.
The program also includes a riverside fireworks event and activities for residents.
The city is reviewing traffic, parking and safety plans to make the festival easier and safer to attend.
It also plans to connect the event with traditional markets and local businesses, aiming to support the area’s economy.
Officials held a final planning meeting on Oct.
14 to review the site layout, programs and outstanding preparations before opening.
Wonju is making final preparations for its 2026 dumpling festival, scheduled for Oct. 23 to 25.
The festival will be held around Wonjucheon (Saebyeok Market) and Culture Street.
Planned attractions include dumpling food stalls, a cooking show by chef Jeong Ji-seon, a fireworks display on Wonjucheon and public participation programs.
The city is reviewing transport, parking and safety plans and preparing to work with local businesses and partner agencies.
Officials reviewed preparations at a final report meeting on Oct. 14.
- Who
- Wonju City is preparing the festival for residents and visitors.
- What
- The 2026 Wonju Dumpling Festival will feature food stalls, performances and public participation programs.
- When
- Oct. 23 to 25, 2026.
- Where
- Around Wonjucheon (Saebyeok Market) and Culture Street in Wonju.
- Why
- The city aims to provide a safe, comfortable festival, support the local economy and reduce inconvenience for visitors.
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The city held an interim report meeting on festival preparations.
The city presented preparations to the Industry and Economy Committee.
The city held a final report meeting and reviewed preparations across several areas.
The city said it was stepping up final preparations for the festival.
The 2026 Wonju Dumpling Festival is scheduled to take place.
- Festival dates
- Oct. 23–25, 2026
- Festival locations
- Wonjucheon (Saebyeok Market) and Culture Street
- Final report meeting
- Oct. 14, at Wonju City Hall
- Featured cooking show
- Chef Jeong Ji-seon
- Safety preparations
- Transport, parking and safety management plans
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What people are saying
This year's festival has been prepared with a focus on reducing inconvenience from the perspective of residents while increasing the enjoyment of the festival and its effects on the local economy.