This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Fri, Oct 9, 2026
- Hours
- 11:00~17:00 (Commemorative Ceremony 13:00)
- Venue
- Banghak-dong Wondangsaem Park16 Haedeung-ro 32ga-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul (Banghak-dong 547 area)
- Fee
- Free
- Organizer
- Dobong Cultural Center · Dobong-gu
- Official
- Official notice (Korean) ↗
- Updated
- when we last re-checked the official notice
📅 Schedule at a glance
October 2026
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📌 What's on each day
- 10/9FriHangeul Day★ Ceremony · Writing · Traditional GamesToday
2026 Dobong Hangeul Festival Schedule · Writing & Drawing Contest · Parking, Wondangsaem Park Hangeul Day with Kids
On Hangeul Day, a local Hangeul festival is held ✍️ near Bukhansan Dullegil in Banghak-dong.
The 15th Dobong Hangeul Festival will be held on October 9 (Fri) 11:00~17:00 at Wondangsaem Park in Banghak-dong. Anyone can enjoy it for free.
I’ve organized the information from Dobong Cultural Center and Seoul Festival Portal (Fun Seoul).
🎪 About the Festival
This year marks the 580th anniversary of the proclamation of Hunminjeongeum, and the 100th anniversary of Hangeul Day and the creation of Hunmaengjeongeum.
Since 2012, Dobong Cultural Center has held this local festival every year on Hangeul Day around Wondangsaem Park.
The festival is themed around historical figures of Dobong who are connected to Hangeul.
| Dobong Historical Figure | Dobong Cultural Center Introduction |
|---|---|
| Princess Jeongui | Second daughter of King Sejong, a princess who helped with the creation of Hangeul |
| Gansong Jeon Hyeong-pil | The person who preserved the Hunminjeongeum Haeryebon |
| Widang Jeong In-bo | Researched Hangeul during Japanese occupation, wrote the Hangeul Day song |
| Kim Soo-young | Poet who sang of freedom in Hangeul |
✨ What’s Happening When?
These are the main events listed on the poster for October 9.
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 13:00 | Commemorative Ceremony · 20th Dobong Writing & Drawing Contest Opening Ceremony |
| 11:00~17:00 | Themed Performance ‘Piercing the Darkness, Connecting Hearts’ |
| 11:00~17:00 | Princess Jeongui Outing |
| 11:00~17:00 | Traditional Games · Experience · Food Yard |
| 11:00~17:00 | Dobong-gu Culture & Arts Market · Dobong Philharmonic Orchestra ‘Song of Dobong’ |
Except for the commemorative ceremony, only the time frame 11:00~17:00 is given. There are no specific times for each program yet.
The Fun Seoul guide also mentions a Hangeul poetry recitation, traditional Korean music, local artist performances, performance art ‘Writing Hangeul’, and Hangeul Festival Market and Experience Booths (traditional games and Hangeul experiences).
🎨 About the Writing & Drawing Contest
Dobong Cultural Center introduces this contest as a writing and drawing competition for local residents, from kindergarteners to high school students. This is the 20th year.
| 20th Contest | Details |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | October 9 (Fri) 13:00~17:00, Wondangsaem Park |
| Categories | Writing (poetry · prose), Drawing |
| Entry Fee | Free |
| Pre-registration | September 1 to October 6 (closed) |
| Results Announcement | Early November, Dobong Cultural Center website |
| Awards Ceremony | December 12 (Sat) 14:00 Dobong Residents’ Hall Harmony Hall (subject to change) |
There is no information about on-site registration. If your child wants to participate, please contact Dobong Cultural Center (02-905-4026) first.
🖼️ Exhibitions and Hangeul Week
Before and after the festival, there will also be exhibitions and Hangeul Week events around Wondangsaem Park.
| Date | Exhibition/Event |
|---|---|
| 9/30 (Wed)~10/18 (Sun) | Exhibition Yard Hangeul Exhibition ‘Dot of the Heart, Becoming a Star’ · Hangeul Chronicle Exhibition ‘Stories Continued in Hangeul’ · Poetry & Painting Exhibition ‘Writers of Dobong’ |
| 10/8 (Thu)~10/10 (Sat) | Walking Tour ‘Hangeul History and Culture Trail’ |
| 10/17 (Sat) 11:00~12:00 | Gansong Old House Hangeul Concert ‘Gansong’s Heart, Flowing in Old Sounds’ (UI performing) |
The Hangeul History and Culture Trail is a walking route introduced by Dobong-gu Culture & Tourism. It connects Wondangsaem Park → Banghak-dong Ginkgo Tree → Yeonsangun Tomb → Kim Soo-young Literature Hall → Princess Jeongui Tomb → Chungjeonggong Mok Seo-heum Tomb → Gansong Old House. There is no information on the walking tour time or how to apply on the poster.
🚌 Getting There & Parking
According to Dobong-gu Culture & Tourism, Wondangsaem Park does not have a parking lot. They recommend using public transportation.
| Bus | Stop |
|---|---|
| 130 · 1144 · 1161 | In front of Yeonsangun & Princess Jeongui Tomb, 3 minutes on foot |
| Village Bus 6 | Kim Soo-young Literature Hall, 4 minutes on foot |
👨👩👧 If You’re Visiting with Kids
Wondangsaem is a spring that the Papyeong Yun clan used in Wondang Village over 600 years ago. The water stopped but was restored to flow again in 2011.
The park features a traditional pond, wall fountain, flower wall, and Samojeong Pavilion, and is close to Bukhansan Dullegil.
The traditional games and experience yard starts at 11:00, so it’s nice to play in the morning and then attend the 13:00 ceremony and contest.
You can enter with pets, but access to the mineral spring is restricted.
Take bus 130 · 1144 · 1161
and get off at Yeonsangun & Princess Jeongui Tomb
⏳ What’s Not Announced Yet
□ Program times (except for the 13:00 ceremony) □ On-site registration for writing & drawing contest □ Types of experience booths & material fees □ Venue in case of rain □ Walking tour time & application method
These are not yet in the official guide. I’ll update this post when they are announced.
If you have questions, contact Dobong Cultural Center at 02-905-4026.
👍 Recommended for These Families
✔ Families who want to try traditional games at a local festival on Hangeul Day ✔ Families who enjoy local history stories like Princess Jeongui and Yeonsangun Tomb ✔ Families who want to combine a walk near Bukhansan Dullegil in Banghak-dong
For one day on Hangeul Day, meet the stories of Hangeul at the Banghak-dong Wondangsaem Park Hangeul Festival.
This post is organized from official guides before visiting in person. The character illustrations are GPT-generated images.
🔄 Updates
- First write-up
📎 Sources
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- 지역문화행사 — 도봉 한글잔치 도봉문화원 · 주최
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- 1길 한글역사문화길 도봉구 문화관광 · 관공서
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. Numbers and article structure were checked against the Korean original on 2026-10-09. This is not a new verification of the event announcements. Original post (Korean)