The Gimpo Marine Corps Culture Festival lets you climb aboard Marine Corps equipment and grill seafood on a rooftop at sunset. ποΈ One day only: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11:00 AMβ7:00 PM at Daemyeong Port, with free entry. Full guide inside: the free shuttle from Masan Station, temporary parking, and the new Sunset Yajang. π
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The Gimpo Marine Corps Culture Festival runs 8 hours on November 7 with free entry. The opening ceremony starts at 12:25 PM, and the Sunset Yajang is new this year. π
The Gimpo Marine Corps Culture Festival is a free one-day event with Marine Corps equipment displays and boarding, stage performances, and a rooftop seafood barbecue area called the Sunset Yajang. A yajang (μΌμ₯) is an open-air eating spot, and this one sits on the roof of the Daemyeong Port seafood market.
The festival takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM around Gimpo Naval Ship Park (Gimpo Hamsang Gongwon) and Daemyeong Port in Gimpo, a city on the northwest edge of the Seoul metropolitan area. The opening ceremony runs from 12:25 PM to 2:30 PM. According to the Korea Tourism Organization listing, the event draws on Gimpo’s role as home to a Marine Corps division. The Marine Corps is a branch of South Korea’s military.
Based on official announcements as of October 21, 2026, from Gimpo City’s official blog notice and the Korea Tourism Organization’s Korean tourism portal.
The official website is in Korean only. Your browser’s translate feature (e.g., Chrome β Translate) works well for checking dates and prices.
Festival Info on KTO Portal (Korean)
π Gimpo Marine Corps Culture Festival at a Glance
Marine Corps experiences and the Sunset Yajang in one day
Marine Corps equipment displays and boarding, a helicopter maneuver demonstration, laser shooting, and beret and dog-tag crafts are planned. The Sunset Yajang, where you buy seafood at the market and grill it yourself on the rooftop, is new this year.
Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11:00 AMβ7:00 PM (opening ceremony 12:25β2:30 PM)
Venue: Gimpo Naval Ship Park and Daemyeong Port area
Admission: Free (0 won / US$0)
Getting There: Free shuttle bus between Gimpo Goldline Masan Station Exit 1 and Daemyeong Port. Temporary parking is at Daemyeong Susan (726-29 Daemyeonghang-ro, Daegot-myeon).
Because this is a one-day event, sort out the shuttle and parking first.
Gimpo Marine Corps Culture Festival Key Info
Saturday, November 7, 2026 (one day)
The Gimpo Marine Corps Culture Festival is free from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It includes military uniform and gear experiences and a three-event Marine Corps mission challenge (soccer, basketball, and archery).
The Sunset Yajang works by buying seafood first and then grilling it on the rooftop. Since it is a one-day event, plan your timing first.
1. How the Sunset Yajang Works: 4 Steps
Step 1: Buy Seafood at the Market
The Sunset Yajang starts with buying seafood at the Daemyeong Port seafood market. Items on sale and prices were not confirmed in the information reviewed.
Step 2: Grill It Yourself on the Rooftop
You take the seafood you bought up to the market rooftop and grill it yourself. This program is new this year. Fees and operating hours were not confirmed.
Step 3: Check the Receipt Gift
A receipt gift is reportedly offered at a purchase of 30,000 won (approx. US$21), but the details were not confirmed. Check with Gimpo City’s notice and on-site staff. USD figures in this guide are rough estimates at about 1,400 won per US dollar, so check the current rate.
Step 4: Try the Local Food Experience
Local food experiences also run at the Sunset Yajang. The items on offer were not confirmed.
2. Gimpo Marine Corps Culture Festival Overview
Equipment Displays and Demonstrations
Marine Corps equipment is on display, and you can board some of it. A helicopter maneuver demonstration is also planned, but its time was not confirmed. The opening ceremony is listed from 12:25 PM to 2:30 PM.
Performances and Hands-On Activities
The program includes a military band, a taekwondo demonstration team, a magic show, and K-pop cover dance. You can try on military uniforms and gear, make a beret and a dog-tag chain, and try laser shooting.
Three-Event Marine Corps Mission
A Marine Corps challenge made up of soccer, basketball, and archery is on the program. How to join was not confirmed.
π‘ Compare hotels near Gimpo by date on Agoda or Booking.com first!
If you stay for the Sunset Yajang, you will be traveling in the evening. Comparing hotels around Gimpo ahead of time can make the trip back easier. Once your visit day is set, check cancellation rules too.
3. Daemyeong Port Schedule, Free Shuttle & Parking
One Day, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
The festival runs for one day only, Saturday, November 7, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The opening ceremony is from 12:25 PM to 2:30 PM. A timetable for each program was not confirmed.
Free Shuttle from Masan Station
A free shuttle bus runs between Gimpo Goldline Masan Station Exit 1 and Daemyeong Port. The Gimpo Goldline is a light metro line that starts at Gimpo Airport Station. The shuttle interval, last departure time, and travel time from Seoul or Incheon Airport were not confirmed.
Temporary Parking at Daemyeong Susan
The temporary parking lot is at Daemyeong Susan, 726-29 Daemyeonghang-ro, Daegot-myeon. Parking fees and capacity were not confirmed.
4. Daytime Program vs Sunset Yajang at a Glance
The daytime program centers on Marine Corps experiences and performances, and the evening centers on the Sunset Yajang. The table compares them using confirmed information only. Items that were not confirmed are marked as such.
| Category | Marine Corps festival program | Sunset Yajang |
|---|---|---|
| Hours | 11:00 AMβ7:00 PM (opening ceremony 12:25β2:30 PM) | Not confirmed |
| Location | Gimpo Naval Ship Park and Daemyeong Port area | Rooftop of the Daemyeong Port seafood market |
| Cost | Free entry (US$0) | Seafood purchase is separate (receipt gift reportedly at 30,000 won, approx. US$21; details not confirmed) |
| Highlights | Equipment boarding, helicopter demo, laser shooting, three-event mission | Self-grill barbecue and local food experience |
| Introduced | Part of the festival | First introduced this year |
5. 5 Tips for Foreign Visitors
Decide on the Shuttle First
The free shuttle from Masan Station Exit 1 makes a visit by public transport easier. The interval was not confirmed, so check Gimpo City’s notice before you leave.
Save the Temporary Parking Address
If you drive, save Daemyeong Suest (726-29 Daemyeonghang-ro, Daegot-myeon) in your map app. Typing the Korean name, λλͺ μμ°, can help.
Arrive for the Opening Ceremony
If you arrive by 12:25 PM, you can catch the opening ceremony and then the performances. Specific times for the demonstrations were not confirmed.
Check Sunset Yajang Fees on Site
Fees and the receipt gift conditions were not confirmed. Check with staff on site. Payment options were not confirmed either, so carry some cash as a backup. English support on site was not confirmed and may be limited.
Dress for the Sea Wind
Daemyeong Port gets cold after sunset in November. If you plan to stay into the evening, bring a warm jacket.
A few Korean words can help. ν΄λ³λ (haebyeongdae) means Marine Corps. μΌμ₯ (yajang) is an open-air eating spot. μ νλ²μ€ (syeoteobeoseu) means shuttle bus. μ£Όμ°¨μ₯ (juchajang) means parking lot.
6. Where to Eat & Stay Around Daemyeong Port
Seafood Market Food
You can buy seafood at the Daemyeong Port seafood market and eat it on the rooftop. Names and prices of individual shops were not confirmed, so none are listed.
Booking a Hotel in Gimpo
You can compare Gimpo hotels by date on Agoda, Booking.com, or Trip.com. No specific hotels are recommended because none were confirmed.
π‘ Compare Gimpo hotel prices and availability on Trip.com or Agoda!
A day trip is possible, but the Sunset Yajang can make the day run late. Compare hotel locations and check-in times around Gimpo and nearby areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the Sunset Yajang?A. It is a program introduced for the first time this year. You buy seafood at the Daemyeong Port seafood market, then enjoy a self-grill barbecue and a local food experience on the rooftop.
Q2. How do I take the shuttle bus?A. A free shuttle bus runs between Gimpo Goldline Masan Station Exit 1 and Daemyeong Port. The interval was not confirmed.
Q3. How does parking work?A. The temporary parking lot is at Daemyeong Suan, 726-29 Daemyeonghang-ro, Daegot-myeon. The fee was not confirmed.
Q4. When is the festival?A. It runs on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The opening ceremony is from 12:25 PM to 2:30 PM.
More to Explore
If you are planning a trip to the Gimpo Marine Corps Culture Festival, settle your transport and hotel together. Platforms such as Agoda, Booking.com, and Trip.com let you compare Gimpo hotels by date. The festival lasts only one day, so start booking early.
Heading to Daemyeong Port by local bus? Check the timetable in advance β note that this page is in Korean, so your browser’s translate feature will help.
βοΈ Editor’s Note
While putting this guide together, I noticed that this is a one-day event, so settling the shuttle and parking first matters most. If I were going, I would take the Masan Station shuttle, arrive in time for the opening ceremony, and finish at the Sunset Yajang. The receipt gift conditions and the shuttle interval were not in my information, so check the official notice.
Sources: Gimpo City official blog notice (October 21, 2026), Korea Tourism Organization’s Korean tourism portal (as of October 2026)
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