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Icheon to bring Goryeo diplomat Seo Hui's legacy to life

by Joonha Yoo Posted : September 18, 2026, 17:02Updated : September 18, 2026, 17:02
A promotional poster for the 2026 Jangwigong Seohui Diplomatic Culture Festival to be held Oct 3-4 at the Seohui Theme Park in Icheon Gyeonggi Province The festival commemorates Goryeo-era diplomat Seo Hui known for his role in Koreas early diplomacy Courtesy of Icheon City
A promotional poster for the "2026 Jangwigong Seohui Diplomatic Culture Festival," to be held Oct. 3-4 at the Seohui Theme Park in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province. The festival commemorates Goryeo-era diplomat Seo Hui, known for his role in Korea's early diplomacy. Courtesy of Icheon City
SEOUL, September 18 (AJP) - The city of Icheon will turn the legacy of Goryeo-era diplomat Seo Hui into a two-day history and culture festival next month, the city said Friday.

The Jangwigong Seo Hui Diplomacy Culture Festival will run Oct. 3-4 at Seo Hui Theme Park in Icheon, about 60 kilometers southeast of Seoul.

Held under the theme "Seo Hui Speaks K-Diplomacy," the event will mark the 1,028th anniversary of Seo's death.

Programs include a memorial ceremony, a history concert hosted by broadcaster Seo Kyung-seok and a quiz competition for elementary school students.

Visitors will also be able to take part in activities including a citywide search for Seo Hui statues, an art contest, a traditional-style writing test and a recreation of a Goryeo-era marketplace.

Some programs require advance registration or will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Icheon said the festival is intended to introduce Seo Hui's diplomatic legacy through history, culture and hands-on activities.

AJP Takeaways

- Icheon will hold the Seo Hui Diplomacy Culture Festival on Oct. 3-4.

- The festival will take place at Seo Hui Theme Park.

- Programs include a memorial ceremony, history concert and children's quiz competition.

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