BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Lovin Korea - ECPv6.11.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Lovin Korea X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lovinkorea.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Lovin Korea REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Seoul BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0900 TZOFFSETTO:+0900 TZNAME:KST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20250814T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20250816T180000 DTSTAMP:20260523T060601 CREATED:20250810T040057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T040057Z UID:4797-1755165600-1755367200@lovinkorea.com SUMMARY:2025 Seodaemun Independence Festival DESCRIPTION:🎉 2025 Seodaemun Independence Festival – Festival Overview\n\nLocation: Seodaemun Prison History Hall & Seodaemun Independence Park\, Seodaemun-gu\, Seoul\nDates: August 14 -August 16\, 2025\nTime: Varies by program\n– Most citizen program: 10:00 – 18:00\n– Eve Concert (Aug 14): 19:30\n– Liberation Day Ceremony & Performance (Aug 15): 19:30\n– Closing Performance (Aug 16): 18:00\nTheme: Commemorating Korea’s 80th Liberation Day through performances\, history programs\, and community participation events.\nHighlight: Free concerts with well-known Korean singers\, immersive history experiences at Seodaemun Prison\, Taegeukgi-themed art displays\, and family-friendly games celebrating independence.\nWebsite: Seodaemun Independence Festival\n\n  \n\n🧭 Key Attractions\n1. Liberation Eve Concert\n\nWhen: August 14\, 2025\, 19:30\nWhere: Outdoor stage\, Seodaemun Independence Park\nWhat’s Special: A musical night to kick off the festival\, featuring live performances in celebration of Korea’s liberation anniversary.\n\n2. Liberation Day Ceremony & Celebration Performance\n\nWhen: August 15\, 2025\, 19:30\nWhere: Seodaemun Independence Park main stage\nWhat’s Special: Official ceremony honoring the 80th Liberation Day\, followed by a cultural performance filled with patriotic music and dance.\n\n3. Closing Performance\n\nWhen: August 16\, 2025\, 18:00\nWhere: Seodaemun Independence Park main stage\nWhat’s Special: Star-studded finale with singers like Ali\, Han Dong-geun\, Park G-yoon\, and more\, along with children’s choir and dance performances.\n\n4. Stamp Rally & Interactive Booths\n\nWhen: August 15 – 16\, 2025\, 10:00 – 18:00\nWhere: Festival grounds\nWhat’s Special: Fun challenges like Water shooting\, Taegeukgi Curling\, AI photo booths\, and message walls – perfect for kids and families.\n\n5. Independence Golden Bell Quiz\n\nWhen: August 16\, 2025\, 10:00\nWhere: Designated festival stage\nWhat’s Special: A trivia challenge on Korean independence history – great for families and history enthusiasts.\n\n6. Walking Event: Independence Path\n\nWhen: August 15\, 2025\, 07:00\nWhere: Hongeje Falls -> Seodaemun Independence Park\nWhat’s Special: A guided walk retracing historic routes linked to the independence movement.\n\n7. Guided Prison Museum Tours\n\nWhen: August 15 – 16\, 2025\, 10:00 & 17:00\nWhere: Seodaemun Prison History Hall\nWhat’s Special: Small-group tours exploring the cells\, exhibits\, and stories of independence activities. URL:https://lovinkorea.com/event/2025-seodaemun-independence-festival/ LOCATION:Seodaemun Independence Park\, Seodaemun Prison History Hall\, Seoul\, Seoul\, 03732\, Korea\, Republic of CATEGORIES:Seoul ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://lovinkorea.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/seodaemun_festival_16_9.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519 DTSTAMP:20260523T060601 CREATED:20250501T115355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T121010Z UID:4313-1745539200-1747612799@lovinkorea.com SUMMARY:PokĂ©mon Town 2025: Metamong Project DESCRIPTION:🎉 PokĂ©mon Town 2025 with Lotte – Festival Overview\n\nLocation: Lotte World Tower\, Lotte World Mall\, and Seokchon Lake (Jamsil\, Seoul)\nDates: April 25 – May 18\, 2025\nTheme: Ditto (Metamong in Korean) and its transformations\nHighlight: A 16-meter-tall Lapras & Pikachu balloon at Seokchon Lake\, depicting Ditto’s transformation ​\nWebsite: PokĂ©mon Korea\n\n  \n\n🧭 Key Attractions\n1. Ditto’s Time Capsule\n\nLocation: 1st Floor Atrium\, Lotte World Mall\nDescription: An immersive experience showcasing Ditto’s transformations over time.\n\n2. Metamong Mass Generation Dream\n\nLocation: World Park Lawn Square\, Lotte World Tower\nDescription: An outdoor exhibit featuring numerous Ditto-themed installations.\n\n3. Transformation! Ditto: Lapras & Pikachu Exhibition\n\nLocation: Seokchon Lake\nDescription: The iconic 16-meter balloon display of Ditto-transformed Lapras and Pikachu.\n\n\nLocation: 2nd Floor\, Lotte World Mall\nDescription: Interactive games and activities for visitors of all ages.\n\n5. PokĂ©mon Card Shop\n\nLocation: B1 Lawn Square\, Lotte Department Store Jamsil Branch\nDescription: Exclusive PokĂ©mon merchandise and trading cards.\n\n6. Lotte Duty Free PokĂ©mon Zone\n\nLocation: 9th Floor\, Lotte Duty Free World Tower\nDescription: Special edition PokĂ©mon products and souvenirs.\n\n  \n\n🎁 Metamong Project – QR Stamp Rally\nDon’t miss the QR Stamp Rally! Engage in a fun stamp rally by visiting six designated locations and earn fun rewards: \n\nDitto’s Time Capsule\nMetamong Mass Generation Dream\nTransformation! Ditto: Lapras & Pikachu Exhibition\nPokĂ©mon Experience Event Zone\nPokĂ©mon Card Shop\nLotte Duty Free PokĂ©mon Zone\n\nHow to Participate: \n\nScan the QR codes at each location.\nCollect stamps by interacting with Ditto-themed installations.\nPrizes:\n\nVisit 1 location: PokĂ©mon promo card + 40% discount coupon for Lotte World Adventure\nVisit all 6 locations: Exclusive PokĂ©mon Town 2025 sticker set ​\n\n\n\n  \n\nđŸ›ïž PokĂ©mon Pop-Up Store\n\nLocation: 1st Floor Atrium\, Lotte World Mall\nOfferings: Over 150 PokĂ©mon-themed products\, including plush toys\, accessories\, and exclusive merchandise.\n\n  \n\n📾 Photo Opportunities\n\nSnap photos with the massive Lapras & Pikachu balloon at Seokchon Lake.\nExplore 14 designated “PokĂ©genic” spots throughout the venue for unique photo backdrops.​\n\n  \n\n🕒 Tips for Visitors\n\nAdmission: Free for all visitors.\nCrowd: Expect large crowds\, especially on weekends; plan accordingly.\nPokĂ©mon GO: Special in-game events and increased spawn rates for certain PokĂ©mon are available during the festival. URL:https://lovinkorea.com/event/pokemon-town-2025-metamong-project/ LOCATION:POKEMON TOWN 2025: Metamong Project\, Jamsil Lotte World Mall\, Seoul\, Korea\, Republic of CATEGORIES:Seoul ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://lovinkorea.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pokemon-town-2025.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR