Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (동래읍성역사축제)
Step into Dongnae’s wartime history through a Korean historical musical and hands-on Joseon-era experiences.
The Experience
Why you should
experience this.
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals. Details for the 2026 festivals will be updated as they become available.*The Dongnaeeupseong History Festival offers an immersive experience of the history and culture of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town, where the Battle of Dongnaeseong Fortress took place against the Japanese army during the Imjin War in 1592. Highlights include a musical dramatizing the patriotic spirit of the Dongnae Governor during the battle and various hands-on experiences, such as participating as Dongnae citizens using traditional Joseon-era coins.
Plan Your Visit
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experience it?
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Destination
Dongnae-gu · Busan
Festival period
Oct 16, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026
Address
80 Munhwa-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan
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