River of History, Embracing Peace

P O W E R
O F
K O R E A
Korea's Spirit Blooming with Light, A Beacon of Hope Illuminating the World

Lantern Lighting Hours

18:00 ~ 24:00

Bridge & Booth Operating Hours

13:00 ~ 23:00

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POWER OF KOREA

2025 Main Theme

[River of History, Embracing Peace]

Korea's Spirit Blossoming in Light

POWER OF KOREA

A Lantern of Hope Lighting the World별빛

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2025 MAIN EVENT

Special Events

Ritual of  Announcement (Goyuje)

Ritual of Announcement (Goyuje)

Jinju Fortress (Imjin Daecheop Gyesa Sunuidan)

- A tea-ritual ceremony honoring 70,000 patriots who sacrificed their lives during the Imjin and Gyesa years, marking the start of the festival.

10.4(18:00)

Town/District Symbol  Lantern Parade

Town/District Symbol Lantern Parade

Starts at Music Fountain

- Route: Music Fountain → Gongbukmun Gate → Jinju Bridge → Mangyeong-dong Historic Street

10.4(18:30)

Opening  Lantern  Lighting

Opening Lantern Lighting

Mangyeong-dong Special Stage

- The ceremonial first lighting of all festival lanterns.

10.4(19:30)

Drone Light Show

Drone Light Show

JINJU Namgang River

- A spectacle narrating Jinju’s history and its ascent as an aerospace hub.

10.04 / 10.8 (20:00) / 10.18 (20:00)

Fireworks Show

Fireworks Show

Jinju Namgang (Jinju Bridge ↔ Cheonsu Bridge)

- A water-based fireworks display over the Namgang river.

10.04 / 10.10 / 10.18 (20:00)

A Soldier’s Day  at Jinju Fortress

A Soldier’s Day at Jinju Fortress

Central Camp & Gongbukmun Entrance

- Follow a soldier’s day; welcome messages and meet festival mascots.

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

Jinju Sword  Dance Zone

Jinju Sword Dance Zone

Mulbit Rest Area → Cheonsu Bridge

- National Intangible Cultural Heritage “Jinju Geommu,” expressing the grandeur and beauty of Korean traditional art in light.

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

Shared Boat Zone

Shared Boat Zone

Cheonsu Bridge → Pagora Rest Area

- Clusters of traditional boats (including yellow-sail boats) evoke the river’s mood and contemplative time.

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

Symbiosis Zone

Symbiosis Zone

Cheonsu Bridge → Pagora Rest Area

- Sponsor-symbol lanterns emphasizing cooperation for the festival’s sustainable growth.

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

Sense of  Ages Zone

Sense of Ages Zone

Pagora Rest Area → Water Stage

- A juxtaposition of future science and modern history, visualizing the passage of time and technological progress.

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

Coexistence  & Prosperity Zone

Coexistence & Prosperity Zone

Pagora Rest Area → Water Stage

- Messages for a sustainable future — sustainability themes including ESG, climate change, and endangered species.

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

Joys &  Sorrows of  Life Zone

Joys & Sorrows of Life Zone

Water Stage → New Baedari (1st Bridge)

- Lives of Joseon-era figures reimagined for today—an upbeat encounter of past and present.

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

Living Legacy Zone

Living Legacy Zone

New Baedari(1st Bridge) →Jinju Bridge

- Peace and hope messages from global artists, sharing universal values.

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

Citizen Participation Zone

Citizen Participation Zone

Jinju Bridge → Rainbow Fish Bridge (4th)

- Community-made lanterns and works from lantern craft studios supported by the cultural city program.

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

King Sejong Zone

King Sejong Zone

Rainbow Fish Bridge (4th) → Upper area of Dongbang Hotel

- Honoring King Sejong’s achievements and the spirit of creating Hangul.

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

Traditional  Elegance Zone

Traditional Elegance Zone

Rainbow Fish Bridge (4th) → Upper area of Dongbang Hotel

- Classic Korean lantern aesthetics in harmony with K-classical motifs.

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

New Space Zone

New Space Zone

Jinju Daecheop History Park

- A futuristic space-themed production.

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

JOY Hangul Day  Zone (Typography)

JOY Hangul Day Zone (Typography)

Lawn before General Kim Si-min statue

- Beauty & excellence of Hangeul (Theme Zone) - An exhibit that showcases the value of Hangeul through creative design. - “JOY Hangeul Day” lanterns using Hangeul typography.

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

Power of  Korea Zone (Wishing Tree)

Power of Korea Zone (Wishing Tree)

Lawn at the Restored Well Site

- Power of Korea — Theme Zone - Highlights: theme tower lantern, Wishing Tree, giant pine, “WOW” photo spot - Main zone: this year’s sub-theme “Power of Korea” is shown as a tower lantern

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

Fantasy World  Zone

Fantasy World Zone

Left & Right Hills of Yeongnam Provincial Office

- An exhibit that sparks children’s curiosity and nurtures dreams using story elements such as Minecraft, the Darth Vader legion, and Aesop’s Fables.

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

A Soldier’s Day  at Jinju Fortress

A Soldier’s Day at Jinju Fortress

Central Camp & Gongbukmun Entrance

- Follow a soldier’s day; welcome messages and meet festival mascots.

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

Tranquility of the  Old Fortress  (Healing Zone)

Tranquility of the Old Fortress (Healing Zone)

Museum & Perimeter Trail

- Lanterns portraying life passages and rites with Korean motifs like pomegranate and bamboo clusters.An exhibit where you can feel leisurely time unfolding along the serene old fortress.

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

K-MZ Zone

K-MZ Zone

Music Fountain

-A youthful space where trendy music meets light.

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

Kids Park Zone

Kids Park Zone

YODEUNG Theme Park

-An exhibit with a cozy, friendly atmosphere that the whole family can enjoy, greeted by a herd of dinosaurs.

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

Thematic Zone

Thematic Zone

Railway Culture Park

- “Making Precious Family Memories” with lucky-symbol photo spots. - An exhibition that creates a photo-friendly zone with luck-symbolizing lanterns, offering special moments.

10.4~10.19 (18:00~24:00)

Creative Lanterns:  1,000 Lights

Creative Lanterns: 1,000 Lights

Mangyeong-dong Historic Street

- Creative lanterns crafted by students of all levels.

10.8~10.22 (18:00~24:00)

30 Town/District  Symbol Lanterns

30 Town/District Symbol Lanterns

Mangyeong-dong Historic Street

- Lanterns embodying each locality’s character and history.

10.08~10.22

“River of History, Embracing Peace” - “POWER OF KOREA ” 10. 4 (Sat) ~
10. 19 (Sun), 2025
Around Jinju Fortress and Namgang River