Seoul Gears Up for Spooky Street Festivities in Halloween 2025
Seoul Set to Host Unique Street Festivals for Halloween 2025
Seoul is preparing to host a diverse range of street festivals across the city for Halloween 2025. On October 31st, Seoul's main streets are expected to be bustling with citizens and tourists eager to enjoy the Halloween atmosphere. Each district office and local merchants' association are preparing various programs and events to celebrate Halloween, with particularly unique events aimed at attracting the younger generation. This year's Halloween festival is being lauded for evolving beyond simple costume parties into a new type of festival that combines local culture and art. The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to strengthen safety management measures to ensure that citizens can enjoy the Halloween festival safely. Additional security personnel will be deployed in areas expected to be crowded, and a cooperative system will be established with related agencies to respond quickly to emergencies. Halloween 2025 is expected to provide Seoul citizens with enjoyable memories and contribute to revitalizing the local economy. Each district office is encouraging the use of public transportation to minimize traffic congestion during the festival period and will secure temporary parking spaces for citizens using private cars. In addition, plans are being made to address waste disposal issues to maintain a clean and pleasant festival environment.
A particular feature of this year's Halloween festival is the diverse range of programs prepared for families. Various attractions are available for children, including Halloween costume contests, face painting, and Halloween-themed craft experiences. Various cultural events are also planned for adults, such as Halloween cocktail parties and Halloween movie screenings. The Seoul Metropolitan Government aims to create a festival culture that all generations can enjoy and expand opportunities for citizens to enjoy culture through this Halloween festival. Local merchants' associations plan to contribute to revitalizing local commercial districts by holding special discount events during the Halloween festival period. In addition, they plan to develop and sell Halloween-themed products to stimulate tourists' purchasing desires. The Seoul Metropolitan Government expects this Halloween festival to have a positive impact on the local economy and plans to continue to cooperate with local merchants' associations to hold various festivals and events in the future. Halloween 2025 is expected to provide Seoul citizens with unforgettable memories and establish itself as a festival representing Seoul.
Itaewon, Hongdae, and Gangnam are considered to be the representative areas in Seoul for holding Halloween festivals. Itaewon is a place where people of various nationalities gather, and it is fun to see unique and distinctive Halloween costumes. Hongdae hosts many Halloween parties and club events tailored to the tastes of the younger generation. Gangnam is popular for its luxurious Halloween parties and restaurant events. In addition to these, various Halloween festivals of various sizes will be held in each area of Seoul, and citizens can choose and enjoy a festival that suits their tastes. The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to extend public transportation operating hours and crack down on taxi refusal during the Halloween festival period, making efforts to improve transportation convenience for citizens. In addition, it plans to strengthen information services for foreign tourists and provide Halloween festival information translated into various languages, including English, Chinese, and Japanese. Halloween 2025 is expected to be a good opportunity for Seoul to showcase its status as an international tourist city.
Lee Jae-myung of South Korea stated, "We will do our best to ensure that the Halloween 2025 festival provides Seoul citizens and tourists with enjoyable memories and contributes to revitalizing the local economy." He also emphasized, "We will make every effort to prevent even a single accident by ensuring thorough safety management." The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to strengthen the emergency medical system and deploy firefighters during the Halloween festival period to prepare for any emergencies. In addition, it plans to promote safety rules and eliminate risk factors in advance so that citizens can enjoy the festival safely. The Seoul Metropolitan Government will do its best to ensure that Halloween 2025 is a festival where all Seoul citizens can have a safe and enjoyable time. Each district office plans to recruit volunteers during the Halloween festival period to support festival operations and minimize inconvenience to citizens. In addition, it plans to actively promote information related to the Halloween festival online and offline to encourage citizen participation.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump of the United States issued a message for Halloween, saying, "I hope everyone around the world has a safe and enjoyable Halloween." He especially urged children to follow safety rules when trick-or-treating and to go with their parents. Various events will be held across the United States to commemorate Halloween, and many people are expected to wear Halloween costumes and roam the streets. The U.S. government plans to strengthen security and work to ensure the safety of citizens in preparation for the possibility of terrorist attacks during the Halloween period. The United States said, "Halloween is a special day for family and friends to have a good time together," and added, "We hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween." As the birthplace of the Halloween festival, the United States celebrates Halloween in a grand manner every year and is spreading Halloween culture around the world through various cultural events. Halloween 2025 is also expected to offer a wide range of attractions and entertainment across the United States.
