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2026 National Theater Ssokssokduli Festival

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March 14, 2026 – December 26, 202616 Heyi-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

The 2026 National Theater Ssokssokduli Festival is a festival program run by the National Theater Performing Arts Support Center. This event is planned so that citizens can easily experience performing arts in everyday life. The festival is held regularly every second and fourth Saturday of each month, and admission to the various performing arts programs presented at this festival is completely free. It is operated with the aim of expanding cultural enjoyment opportunities for local citizens. The venue where the festival performances take place is the Experience Theater "Ssok" located on the 1st floor of the National Theater Performing Arts Support Center. Tickets for the festival performances are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the on-site information desk from 12 on the day of the performance. These tickets may sell out early depending on the number of seats in the auditorium. This festival consists of dynamic stage performances that people of all ages can watch in a familiar and comfortable way and enjoy together across generations. The artists participating in the festival present their own unique styles based on popular genres.

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Good food near the festival

Sorted by distance from the festival venue.

Introduction image for Old Sundae Gukbap (1/1)

Old Sundae Gukbap

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Seafood Jjamppong, Stir-fried Jjamppong, Sundae Guk

This sundae gukbap restaurant on Galhyeon-ro in Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, also sells seafood jjamppong and stir-fried jjamppong.

Bike ~12 min
Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Introduction image for Odusan Makguksu (1/2)
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Odusan Makguksu

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Buckwheat Soba, Buckwheat Dumplings, Buckwheat Pancake

A restaurant scene featuring buckwheat soba, buckwheat dumplings, and buckwheat pancakes. The dumplings are made with buckwheat wrappers and are shown being eaten with salted baby oysters.

Drive ~18 min
Pyeonghwa-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Introduction image for Saqwa Tteokbokki Cafe (1/1)

Saqwa Tteokbokki Cafe

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Original Tteokbokki, Rose Tteokbokki, Mixed Dumplings

A cafe operated by Saqwa Tteokbokki. It sells regular cafe drinks and is said to prepare Saqwa Tteokbokki in person.

Drive ~20 min
Gyoha-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Introduction image for Upstair Kitchen (1/1)

Upstair Kitchen

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Bruschetta, Gaja Minari pasta, Park Hyeri lasagna

A restaurant candidate whose business name and address have not been confirmed. The main scene shows bruschetta, pasta, lasagna, risotto, and steak being ordered and eaten together.

Drive ~22 min
Cheongam-ro 17beon-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Introduction image for Woojip Galbi (1/1)

Woojip Galbi

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Platter of pork ribs (600g), Soju, Beer

A galbi restaurant near Geumchon Station in Paju showing a platter of domestic pork ribs and a self-service side-dish selection.

Drive ~23 min
Geumjeong 28-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi Province
Introduction image for Paju Seonsang Maeuntang Kaljebi House (1/1)

Paju Seonsang Maeuntang Kaljebi House

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Whole Rockfish Maeuntang Kaljebi, Flatfish Sashimi, Fried Rice

A rockfish maeuntang kaljebi restaurant in Wadong-dong, Paju, Gyeonggi, presented with a 9,000 won per-person set along with sashimi and fried rice.

Drive ~23 min
Garam-ro 21beon-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do