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Kim Sakkat Culture Festival

Kim Sakkat Culture Festival Ended

Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 · Gangwon

Heritage & Traditional

This festival has ended — many return annually, so it may come back next year. See current festivals in Gangwon or plan around your dates.
DatesOct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
VenueNango Kim Sakkat Literary Hall
Address216-22 Kimsakkat-ro, Kimsakkat-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do
AdmissionFree
Hours09:00–18:00
Contact033-375-6392
Official siteblog.naver.com/ywcf6366 ↗

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A literary festival honoring Kim Sakkat, the wandering 19th-century satirical poet who traveled Korea in a bamboo hat — held at his literary hall in the Yeongwol valley where he is buried, with poetry events and performances.

Description translated from official Korean tourism data. Details can change — verify with the organizer before you go.

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