Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do

Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival

Walk beside illuminated lantern displays on the Namgang River and around Jinjuseong Fortress.

International participation evidence

A May 2026 report citing Jinju City records about 5,000 foreign visitors in 2025. The figure of 10,000 for 2026 was a target, not a confirmed result.

Source 1 · 2026-05-19

Getting there by public transport

Connect from Jinju Station or either bus terminal by local bus or taxi toward Namgang and Jinjuseong. There is no direct rail service to the venue. Recheck next-edition shuttle dates, stops and your late-night return.

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Admission, booking & conditions

In 2026, floating-bridge access cost KRW 2,000 one-way or KRW 6,000 for a day pass; hanging a wish lantern cost KRW 10,000. These were separate activities, not a festival-wide admission fee. Next-edition terms remain unconfirmed.

Official festival information

Official language & booking access

Basic official information is available in Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese, but some notices remain Korean-only.

Our seven-language guide does not mean the organizer offers booking in all seven languages. Check language, payment and identity requirements on the official page.

Sources & verification scope

Written and translated from official sources. The check date is not an on-site visit date; operating conditions may change. · 2026-10-19