Hanbok Culture Week 2026: More Than a Single Fashion Show

The published programme

The 2026 Hanbok Culture Week was announced for October 19–25, with programmes across Korea. The Korea Craft and Design Foundation described a mix of fashion shows, exhibitions, performances, hands-on activities and a forum. The scheduled dates have passed; this article looks back at the published programme.

A week with many doors

The foundation identifies the 2026 edition as the ninth and lists the National Museum of Korea's open plaza among the programme locations. The Korea Tourism Organization also describes a nationwide programme. KBS reported that an October 21 museum event would include a fashion show and concert.

Those different formats make a useful distinction. A show invites viewers to look at how clothes are presented; a workshop may offer a chance to handle materials or try something on. A talk can provide context that a short visit to a display cannot. This is SEOULIAN's interpretation of the programme formats, not an evaluation based on an on-site visit.

Hanbok in daily life

The foundation says the week is intended to encourage hanbok as part of everyday cultural life. That does not mean all hanbok is alike or that everyone wears it for the same occasion. When considering an activity, ask whether it is a display, fitting, purchase opportunity or hands-on class and whether reservation is required.

Check the next programme separately

The 2026 week has ended. Locations, prices, sizing and accessibility can differ across programmes, so consult each organizer before travelling or booking in a future year. A nationwide listing is not a promise that every activity is available at every venue.

Coverage date: October 19, 2026. This retrospective was researched and published afterward; actual fact-check and publication dates are recorded separately. SEOULIAN did not attend the events.