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Daejeon gets ready for fireworks festival to celebrate Hanwha Eagles's runner-up finish

The city of Daejeon is preparing safety measures as it braces for a major fireworks festival scheduled for Sunday.

2025-11-27

G-Dragon themed Busan Fireworks Festival to launch on Nov. 15

The 20th Busan Fireworks Festival is set to be held at Gwangalli Beach in Busan on Nov. 15, organizers said Friday. This edition is themed after the singer G-Dragon and will feature AI technology like holograms.

2025-11-07

Everland adds nightly fireworks singalong to park's 'Demon Hunters' zone

Everland is expanding its “KPop Demon Hunters” collaboration with a nightly fireworks show that invites fans to sing along to the soundtrack of the Netflix animated film.

2025-10-14

Woman arrested for making threats during fireworks festival

An office worker in her 30s has been arrested on Sunday for threatening to "open fire at anyone" at the Seoul International Fireworks Festival, which took place on Saturday evening.

2025-09-28

Love fireworks but hate crowds? Try these viewing spots for Saturday's show.

The Seoul International Fireworks Festival returns to Yeouido Han River Park Saturday, Sept. 27. Here are some suggestions for places that are less crowded than Yeouido but still within view of the show.

2025-09-25

Hanwha Group finalizes preparations for the Seoul International Fireworks Festival

Hanwha Group said Thursday that preparations are in the final stages for this year's Seoul International Fireworks Festival, the company’s flagship corporate social responsibility program.

2025-09-18

Pyrotechnics fall on concertgoers at Seventeen show, 2 injured

Two audience members were injured by falling pyrotechnics during boy band Seventeen's concert at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium, the band's agency Pledis Entertainment said Sunday.

2025-09-15

September's vibrant autumn events — highlighting fashion, art and culture in Seoul

With the summer humidity fading and a refreshing breeze settling in, September is one of the best times to leave air-conditioned cafes behind and enjoy the season’s festivals and events firsthand.

2025-09-03

Fireworks, firecrackers banned at upcoming events to prevent wildfires

The use of fireworks and firecrackers will not be permitted at upcoming events until the wildfire risk alert is lowered from its current "serious" level, according to the National Police Agency on Monday.

2025-03-31

Not sure where to watch Saturday's fireworks in Seoul? Here are some hidden spots.

As Yeouido anticipates over 1 million visitors for the Seoul International Fireworks Festival this Saturday, there are other hidden spots to enjoy the spectacle in a more tranquil setting.

2024-10-04