A guide compiled from official announcements, not a firsthand visit. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Fri, Sep 11, 2026 ~ Sun, Oct 11
- Hours
- 19:00–21:00; closed Tuesdays
- Venue
- Former Labour Party Headquarters (노동당사) and Cheorwon History and Culture Park265 Geumgangsan-ro, Cheorwon-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon (강원 철원군 철원읍 금강산로 265)
- Fee
- Free
- Organizer
- Korea Heritage Service, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province and Cheorwon County
- Official
- Official notice (Korean) ↗
- Updated
- when we last re-checked the official notice
📅 Schedule at a glance
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October 20262/2
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📌 What's on each day
- 10/10Sat★ Saturday showsToday
🔁 9/11~10/11 every Mon·Wed·Thu·Fri·Sat·Sun · Evening lights
Cheorwon Heritage Media Art 2026 — Light Shows, Pinkfong Cinema and Visiting with Kids
Light washes over the stone walls
of Cheorwon’s former Labour Party Headquarters
on autumn evenings ✨
2026 Cheorwon Heritage Media Art
(국가유산 미디어아트 철원 노동당사) runs
September 11 (Fri)–October 11 (Sun),
19:00–21:00, at the headquarters
and Cheorwon History and Culture Park.
Admission is free; Tuesdays are closed.
This guide brings together the culture ministry’s
festival listing, the official website
and Cheorwon County announcements.
🎉 The festival is under way
The festival opened on September 11.
At the October 8 source check,
four days remained, through October 11 (Sun).
There are no scheduled closure days
between October 8 and 11.
Here is the programme for those final days.
| Day and time | Programme |
|---|---|
| Daily, 19:00–21:00 | Headquarters facade projections, park light installations and Moeul Night Market |
| Daily, 17:30 and 19:30 | Pinkfong Cinema at Cheorwon Theatre; a different film from the 9th |
| 10 (Sat), 17:00 | Cheorwon Busking Busking, in front of Ojeongpo; 60 minutes |
| 10 (Sat), 19:00 and 20:00 | Peace Robot street performance; 30 minutes each |
| 10 (Sat), 20:00 | Harmony of Light, Cheorwon arts troupe at Sundial Square; 40 minutes |
🎪 What kind of event is it?
The headquarters building bears memories
of the Korean War and the country’s division.
Its facade and the history park become
the stage for an evening arts event,
telling heritage stories through light and images.
This year’s theme is “Peace Soaring”:
from memory to empathy, beyond healing towards the future.
✨ When do the facade projections start?
The headquarters projections run
every 30 minutes, four times a night.
Two works play in sequence.
| Time | What to see |
|---|---|
| 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30 | Peace Bundle, about 10 minutes, followed by Pro PACE, about 5 minutes |
| 19:15, 19:45, 20:15, 20:45 | Ojeongpo Light Time Signal, lasers and lighting; about 5 minutes |
| Between screenings | Peace Courtyard: striking a gong or small drum sends light across the headquarters |
“Peace Bundle” unfolds a colourful cloth
wrapped around the building.
Its three acts follow stories
of mine flowers, a zelkova tree and cranes.
“Pro PACE” is by French artist Yann Nguema.
The Cheorwon version adds scenes
of the headquarters building
for its first presentation in Korea.
🔦 What can we try in the park?
The official website lists 30 light installations,
video works and activities.
Here are some options to explore with children.
| Activity or attraction | Location |
|---|---|
| Wriggling Blackboard: drawings come to life on a large board | Cheorwon Public School |
| Headquarters Embracing Peace: write peace messages on balloons | Beside Ojeongpo |
| Chichi and Popo: a cat-and-train character animation | History and Culture Exhibition Hall exterior |
| Real World: smartphone AR treasure hunt, from 09:00 | Cheorwon Financial Cooperative |
| Peace Fireflies: lights respond to your footsteps | Independence Activists’ Path |
| Moeul Night Market: local products and food | Tteokjeon Street and in front of Cheorwon Literature Museum |
There are also “Peace Soaring”
and “Moon and Rabbit” photo spots.
At Cheorwon Station and the Literature Museum,
media art draws on local writer Lee Tae-jun’s work
and the children’s story Waiting for Mom.
🎬 How do we see Pinkfong Cinema?
Cheorwon Theatre screens Pinkfong films
twice daily, at 17:30 and 19:30.
Tickets are handed out at the information zone
one hour before each screening,
to the first 50 people.
| Date | Film |
|---|---|
| 8 (Thu) | Pinkfong Cinema Concert 2: Wonderstar Concert Adventure; 71 minutes |
| 9, 10, 11 | Pinkfong Cinema Concert 3: Catch the Gingerbread Man!; 65 minutes |
The official notice says films and schedules
may change depending on operations.
🚗 Getting there and parking
The headquarters is outside the civilian restricted area,
so no advance application is needed to visit.
The official directions suggest searching for
“철원 노동당사” or “금강산로 265”
in your navigation app.
Event parking locations were not given
in the guidance checked.
Traffic and parking arrangements
may change with operations.
👨👩👧 Visiting with kids
After the 17:30 Pinkfong screening,
you can head to the first
headquarters projection at 19:00.
On Saturday the 10th, the Peace Robot
and Cheorwon arts troupe performances
are also scheduled.
The light attractions start at 19:00.
The official outdoor performance notice
also recommends a coat for chilly evenings.
at the information zone, one hour before the screening.
For the 17:30 film,
arrive for ticket distribution at 16:30.
⏳ Details not yet announced
□ Event parking location and capacity
□ Exact location of the Pinkfong ticket information zone
□ Guided heritage tour times
□ Programme changes in rain
These details were absent from the guidance checked.
They need another check when announced.
Headquarters tourism enquiries:
Cheorwon County Heritage Team, 033-450-5520.
👍 Who might enjoy it?
✔ Families looking for a free autumn light festival
✔ Families with young Pinkfong fans
✔ Families introducing children to the history of Korea’s division
From projections on stone walls to park activities,
this is an autumn evening light festival
ending over the Hangeul Day holiday.
This guide was compiled from official announcements before a visit. Character illustrations are GPT-generated images.
🔄 Updates
- First write-up
📎 Sources
- 국가유산 미디어아트 철원 노동당사 문화체육관광부 지역축제 · 관공서
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- 콘텐츠 2026 국가유산 미디어아트 철원 노동당사 공식 누리집 · 주최
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This is a guide based on official announcements, not a visit review. Schedules, programs and fees can change, so please re-check the official notice before you go.
AI-assisted translation of the Korean draft; numbers and structure checked on October 9, 2026. Same-day changes and ticket availability are unconfirmed. Original post (Korean)