A Special Experience at Busan's Yeongdo Lighthouse: 3rd Korea Lighthouse Week Cultural Event Held

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Event overview and scheduleThe Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries will hold the 3rd Korea Lighthouse Week in Busan from July 1 to July 14, 2026. The event will take place across Busan, including Yeongdo Lighthouse, which was selected as the 2026 Lighthouse of the Year. Korea Lighthouse Week commemorates World Lighthouse Day, designated by the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) on July 1. A range of cultural events will be held to highlight the importance of lighthouses in maritime safety and their value as marine tourism resources. The first event was held at Jumunjin Lighthouse in Gangwon, and the second at Sanjid Lighthouse in Jeju.

Main programs in BusanThis year's event will feature a variety of participatory programs, including lighthouse bus tours and yacht tours to visit Busan's lighthouses, a limited-time opening of Yeongdo Lighthouse, which is usually closed to the public, a lighthouse treasure hunt, water gun play and bubble performances for children, and classes on lighthouse studies and smartphone photography.

AR stamp tour of nine lighthouses nationwide and photo exhibitionDuring Lighthouse Week, visitors who take part in an augmented reality (AR) stamp tour by visiting nine lighthouse marine cultural spaces outside Busan will receive a small souvenir. A lighthouse photo exhibition will also be held at seven locations, including some lighthouses and passenger terminals.

How to participate and applyDetailed information on how to participate and apply is available on the "Lighthouse and Sea" website.

Lee Soo-ho, Director-General of Maritime Safety at the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, said, "Lighthouses are symbols that have long protected safety at sea and helped drive the development of marine cultural tourism." He added, "We ask for your interest and participation in Lighthouse Week, which has been prepared so that we can share the value of lighthouses with the public."

Who Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries

When July 1, 2026 to July 14, 2026

Where Busan, including Yeongdo Lighthouse

What The 3rd Korea Lighthouse Week will be held. Programs include lighthouse bus tours and yacht tours, a limited-time opening of Yeongdo Lighthouse, a lighthouse treasure hunt, water gun play and bubble performances for children, lighthouse studies and smartphone photography classes, an AR stamp tour of nine lighthouse marine cultural spaces outside Busan, and a lighthouse photo exhibition at seven locations.

How As a World Lighthouse Day event designated by the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA), a range of cultural events will be held around Yeongdo Lighthouse, selected as the 2026 Lighthouse of the Year. Detailed participation and application information can be found on the "Lighthouse and Sea" website.

Why To highlight the importance of lighthouses in supporting maritime safety and to raise public awareness of their value as marine tourism resources.

Q1. What participatory programs are offered at the 3rd Korea Lighthouse Week?

The event will offer a variety of participatory programs, including lighthouse bus tours and yacht tours, a limited-time opening of Yeongdo Lighthouse, a lighthouse treasure hunt, water gun play and bubble performances for children, and classes on lighthouse studies and smartphone photography. The event will be held in Busan from July 1 to July 14, 2026.

Q2. What lighthouse cultural event does the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries hold every year?

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries holds Korea Lighthouse Week every year to commemorate World Lighthouse Day, designated by the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) on July 1. The first event was held at Jumunjin Lighthouse in Gangwon, the second at Sanjid Lighthouse in Jeju, and the third at Yeongdo Lighthouse in Busan.

Q3. How can people outside Busan participate in the 3rd Korea Lighthouse Week?

Visitors can take part by visiting nine lighthouse marine cultural spaces outside Busan and joining the augmented reality (AR) stamp tour. A small souvenir will be given as a gift. A lighthouse photo exhibition will also be held at seven locations, including some lighthouses and passenger terminals.

This content was prepared by MaeKyung Biz Content Planning Team based on official announcements and press releases.