5 Christmas Markets to Visit During the Holidays in South Korea
1. Lotte Christmas Market
The Lotte Department Store Christmas Market is now open. There will be both indoor and outdoor market spaces, filled with sparkling Christmas decorations and colorful, delicious sweets! There will also be a unique photo zone and a variety of on-site events.
- Dates : November 24 – December 25, 2023
- Location : Jamsil Lotte Tower Arena
- Time : 10:30 am – 10 pm
2. DDP Winter Festival
You can also enjoy Christmas decorations from designers, food, busking, and most notably, Seoul Light, a magnificent media art installation on the exterior walls of DDP. If you want to enjoy the opening ceremony on December 21, you’ll need to book tickets in advance here.
- Dates : December 21 – December 31, 2023
- Location : DDP Area
- Time : 1 pm – 10 pm (varies by program)
- Admission : Free
3. merry merry Saturday Market
A Saturday Market is filled with 16 brands in the holiday spirit. Plus, there will be programs of unique one-day classes, a welcome drink cocktail, and special busking performances.
- Date : December 2, 2023
- Location : Hyundai Card Cooking Library
- Time : 12 pm – 7 pm
- Admission : Free
- For more information about Saturday Market and to book a program, visit the DIVE app’s “I Missed Christmas” content.
4. Christmas Market in Jeju
A Christmas-inspired flea market in Jeju. You can shop for food, accessories, lifestyle, and more.
- Date : December 10, 2023
- Location : Letoit Bakery (36, Gunamdong 5-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do)
- Time : 11 am – 4 pm
5. Yuseong Hot Spring Christmas Festival
You can enjoy from tree lighting ceremonies to Christmas markets. Friday, December 1 at 6pm: Tree Lighting Ceremony From December 1-3, there will be performances, lights, markets, and more from 11am to 8pm.
- Dates : December 1 – 3, 2023
- Location : Letoit Bakery (36, Gunamdong 5-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do)
- Time : 11 am – 8 pm
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