Things to Do in Korea in June, 2025

June is one of the best summer months to travel in Korea. You’ll be hard-pressed to find another month with as many events, concerts and performances. Don’t get us wrong, June is hot, a bit humid and the potential for rain is there. But, with a bit of luck, you might have the best summer of your life with some memorable festivals and experiences in Korea.

1. TEMPERATURE
   1. What to Wear
2. EVENTS
   1. 2025 BTS FESTA
   2. J-Hope Solo Exhibition “AND WHAT?”
   3. 2025 Seoul Outdoor Library
   4. 2025 Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival
   5. The Seoul Gugak Music Festival
   6. 2025 SPO Riverside Concert
   7. Moonlight Yoga

TEMPERATURE

June is the start of summer in Korea. So, the weather gets increasingly warmer and humid as we get closer to monsoon season. That means the temperature can spike as high as 31^oC (95^oF) on sunny days, but it’ll be averaging highs of 29^oC (84^oF) on most days. The low is around 22^oC (72^oF) throughout the month at night, but with the humidity peaking in the mid-90s, expect it to feel a lot warmer.

This year, we’re expecting heavy rains to start in early-July. There’s always the chance that gets pushed back, but it can also come early and dampen anyone’s late-June travel plans. Summer weather tends to be a bit unpredictable in the summer, so be sure to check the weather forecast daily.

What to Wear

June is definitely hot, but it’s the humidity that really gets you. You’ll want to wear lightweight breathable fabrics for maximum comfort. T-shirts, baggy jeans, shorts and even thin knit shirts are okay to wear as well, but make sure to keep a cardigan or light sweater handy. Indoor places and public transportation often have their air conditioning set very high, so it’s really easy to get sick with all the sudden temperature changes.

There isn’t much rain scheduled for June, so you should be find with tennis shoes or sneakers. But if there is heavy rain, we recommend rain boots and/or sandals to keep things simple.

EVENTS

2025 BTS FESTA

• When: June 13 – 14, 2025
• Where: KINTEXT 2, Hall 9 & 10 (Google Maps, Naver Map)

We have official confirmation that this year’s BTS Festa will be a 2-day event held indoors at KINTEX in Ilsan, Gyeonggido. Thanks to details on Weverse, we know there will be photo zones, DIY areas where you can make photo cards, pins, and a personal scent along with exhibits that feature the history of BTS along with a peek behind the scenes.

Most importantly, there’s a merch shop. We don’t know what the merch looks like yet, but it’s sure to sell out quickly.

For more information, visit our BTS Festa 2025 page.

J-Hope Solo Exhibition “AND WHAT?”

• When: May 30 – June 22, 2025
• Where: AK Plaza Hongdae (Google Maps, Naver Map)

While BTS Festa might be the biggest event of June, J-Hope’s solo exhibition is sure to be another incredibly popular event. Each member’s exhibition until now has been full of behind the scenes photos, costumes and merch that is often exclusive to events in Korea. It’s a bit late now, but check out Interpark if you’re interested in getting tickets.

2025 Seoul Outdoor Library

• When: Until October 10, 2025
• Where:
  • Gwanghwamun Plaza (Google Maps, Naver Map)
  • Cheonggyecheon Stream (Google Maps, Naver Map)
  • Seoul Plaza (Google Maps, Naver Map)

In an effort to help people disconnect and leave their phone screens behind, Seoul will be hosting public outdoor library spaces throughout the city. Compared to last year, they’ve really upped the ante with more events, performances, and pop-ups to explore.

There will still be bean bag chairs in Gwanghwamun Plaza as well as Seoul Plaza along with seats along the Cheonggyecheon, so feel free to bring a book or borrow one from the event and take in some fresh air and dive into a good read.

Check out their page for more info.

As an added bonus, the Seoul Outdoor Library will be open at night this year until 9 PM throughout the months of June and September.

Unfortunately, the schedule of the outdoor library is a bit inconsistent so we highly recommend you check the dates of the event online before going.

2025 Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival

• When: Until June 22, 2025 (Every Sunday)
• Where: Jamsugyo Bridge (Naver Map, Google Maps)

Another fan favorite of the 2024 summer season is back with Sunday events scheduled throughout the month of June. Jamsugyo is a popular bridge on the Han River that offers spectacular views of the city, especially at sunset. And, during the warmer months, the city likes to close it off to cars and buses and use the venue to host all sorts of festivals including this one.

This year, in addition to closing off the bridge for traffic, there will be a continuous stream of events, pop-ups and performances held on the bridge. The schedule for June includes a fencing match (June 1), Gugak Meditation (June 8), Sunset Yoga and Dog Yoga (June 15) and a concert (June 22).

The Seoul Gugak Music Festival

• When: June 7, 2025 (10 AM – 9 PM)
• Where: Uijeongbu Historic Site Plaza, Gwanghwamun (Google Maps, Naver Map)

Seoul City will be hosting their annual Gugak Music Festival which will be promoting traditional Korean music with free performances, events, and more. It’s definitely a great, family-friendly event, perfect for anyone looking to take in a bit of traditional Korean culture.

2025 SPO Riverside Concert

• When: June 13 – 14, 2025 (7:30 PM – 9 PM)
• Where: Cascade Plaza, Yeouido Hangang Park (Google Maps, Naver Map)

The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will be hosting a free outdoor concert series at Yeouido Hangang park. These are full-performances, clocking in at 90 minutes each with classical pieces as well as songs from the Sound of Music and West Side Story. Since it’ll be held at the park, snagging seats shouldn’t be impossible as long as you arrive early.

Moonlight Yoga

• When: June 20 – August 7, 2025 (7:30 PM – 8:30 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)
• Where: Gwanghwamun Square (Google Maps, Naver Map)

Moonlight Yoga is back! We’ve been big fans of the event since it started two years ago and we’re not the only ones. Thanks to their growing popularity, they’re back for a third year and if it’s anything like previous events… you’ll need to make a reservation to ensure you get a spot.

If you don’t know, Moonlight Yoga is an open-air yoga session held in the heart of Gwanghwamun Square. You get to experience a guided yoga session as the sun sets in downtown Seoul. And, best of all, it’s all free.

The sessions are traditionally held in Korean, but they have a lot of folks who speak English who can help, not to mention specifically English sessions during which the instructors explain everything in both English and Korean.