The 2026 Seoul Foreigners Palace Walk, hosted by Aju Media Group (Aju Economy·ABC·AJP), will be held May 31 at the Play Yard of Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul.
Registration opens on the 29th on a first-come, first-served basis. The event brings together foreign residents, international students, tourists and local citizens to walk through major palaces and traditional cultural sites in downtown Seoul.
The roughly 7-kilometer route starts at Gwanghwamun Square and passes Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon-ro, Jeongdok Library, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace and Jogyesa Temple before returning to the square.
On the day of the event, organizers will offer cultural performances and K-culture photo zones. All participants will receive commemorative items including a short-sleeve T-shirt, a hat and snacks. Participation is free, and applications will be accepted through a dedicated page on the Aju Economy website.
◇ Date/Time: May 31, 2026 (Sun.), 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (start 9 a.m.)
◇ Venue: Gwanghwamun Square Play Yard
◇ Course: About 7 km (Gwanghwamun Square→Gyeongbokgung Palace→Changdeokgung Palace→Changgyeonggung Palace→Jogyesa Temple→Gwanghwamun Square)
◇ Fee: Free (first 3,000 applicants)
◇ Souvenirs: Short-sleeve T-shirt, hat, snacks
◇ Eligible: Open to foreigners, international students, tourists and citizens
◇ Host: Aju Media Group (Aju Economy·ABC·AJP)
◇ How to apply: Dedicated application page on the Aju Economy website
◇ Link: www.ajunews.com (click the banner on the left side of the homepage)
◇ Inquiries: kkhj7782@ajunews.com
* This article has been translated by AI.
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