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Ulsan Jung-gu National Heritage Night · 2026 · Historical listing
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Official source · for reference ↗Information for this edition
- Dates
- Oct 23, 2026 — Oct 25, 2026
- Place
- Ulsan Dongheon and Naea, Gyeongsang Left Army Barracks Fortress · 167 Dongheon-gil, Jung-gu, Ulsan (Bukjeong-dong)
- Admission at the time
- Free (with some experiences available for a fee of 5,000 to 10,000 won)
- Published hours at the time
- 17:00~22:00
- Facts last checked
- 2026-10-19
- First preserved here
- 2026-10-11
Published programme
Ulsan National Heritage Night is a nighttime history and culture festival that explores the value of Ulsan’s national heritage through the relationship between two leaders who directed civil and military affairs within a Joseon-era town. Its two main settings are Ulsan Dongheon and Naea, representing civil authority, and Gyeongsang Left Army Barracks Fortress, representing military authority. The festival revisits their relationship and conflicts, recorded in sources including the Annals of King Sejong and the Annals of King Myeongjong, from a contemporary perspective. The story of these two figures, with their differing roles and values, unfolds through a narrative of thesis, antithesis and synthesis. Moving from conflict towards understanding and harmony, the story conveys the historical meaning of overcoming divisions to coexist. Performances, exhibitions, hands-on activities, interpretation and nighttime scenery make the history and culture accessible and engaging. By bringing the histories of Ulsan Dongheon and Naea and Gyeongsang Left Army Barracks Fortress into a single story, this Ulsan heritage night festival highlights each site’s distinct value and the city’s local identity.
Official source · for reference ↗Current events to explore
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Image credits & terms
Ulsan Jung-gu National Heritage Night
Korea Tourism Organization · Type3