Coal Mining Culture Festival. · 2026 · Historical listing

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Information for this edition

Dates

Oct 7, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026

Place

Gangwon Province, Jeongseon County, Sabuk-eup (including the M650 Museum, Root Museum, and 650 Street). Address: 392-1, Sabuk-ri, Sabuk-eup, Jeongseon County, Gangwon Province.

Admission at the time

Free

Published hours at the time

11:00 ~ 20:30

Facts last checked

2026-10-10

First preserved here

2026-10-10

Published programme

The "2026 Coal Mining Culture Festival," now in its first year, is a multifaceted cultural festival held in Sabuk-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do Province, to commemorate the opening of the M650 Museum. This festival showcases the lives of the miners who led South Korea's industrialization and the history of coal mining through modern cultural and artistic programs. The main components of the event include a large-scale themed performance based on the stories of the miners, and collaborative programs involving seven cities and counties in coal-transition regions. In addition, interactive experience programs are offered, allowing visitors to experience the history of coal mining. The festival grounds are centered around the newly opened M650 Museum, the Root Hall, and the 650 Street area, with various performances and cultural events tailored to the environment of each area. The event provides visitors with cultural content based on the historical background of the Sabuk region.