South Korea Chuseok Travel Surge
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South Korea Experiences Major Travel surge for 2025 Chuseok Holiday
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What is Chuseok?
Chuseok, also known as Korean thanksgiving Day, is a major harvest festival celebrated in both north and South Korea. It falls on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, typically in September or october. It’s a time for families to come together, honor their ancestors, and share a bountiful harvest.Traditional activities include visiting ancestral graves (charye), preparing and eating special foods like songpyeon (rice cakes), and playing traditional games.
The 2025 Travel Surge: Details
On october 3, 2025, South Korea witnessed a substantial increase in travel as the Chuseok holiday commenced. Images from Seoul Station and Gimpo International Airport show large crowds of passengers eager to reach their hometowns and visit family.this surge represents a significant rebound in domestic travel following recent years impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Passengers wait to board a train at the Seoul Station in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 3, 2025.