Korea in December: Weather, Festivals and Ski Season

October 17, 2026

Families crossing stepping stones under winter lights on Cheonggyecheon Stream in Seoul
Korea in December guide: KMA weather normals by city, Seoul Winter Festa and light shows, ski season openings, what to pack and where to stay, with 2025-26 dates.
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Hwacheon Sancheoneo Festival 2027: Dates, Tours and How to Go from Seoul

October 17, 2026

Crowds ice fishing for sancheoneo mountain trout on the frozen river at the Hwacheon Sancheoneo festival
The Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival runs 9 to 31 January 2027. Dates from the official site, how to get there from Seoul, tours, ice fishing tips and what to wear.
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Ski Resorts Near Seoul: Best Day Trips for 2026-27

October 15, 2026

Snowy halfpipe and slope at Phoenix Pyeongchang, one of the ski resorts near Seoul
Ski resorts near Seoul for day trips in winter 2026-27: Konjiam, Elysian Gangchon, Vivaldi Park, Phoenix and Yongpyong, with 2025-26 prices, shuttles and sledding.
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