Halloween Weekend in Seoul: Crowd Control in Itaewon, Hongdae, and 12 Other Areas
Published October 29, 2026
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year. From October 30 to November 1, 2026, Seoul manages crowds most closely in 14 busy areas. On October 31, Itaewon-ro is closed to cars.
What you need to know
- Seoul's Halloween safety period runs from October 23 to November 1, 2026, with the closest management from October 30 to November 1.
- The eight main areas are Itaewon, Hongdae, Ikseon-dong, Myeongdong, the Seongsu-dong café street, the Konkuk University food street, Gangnam Station, and Apgujeong Rodeo Street.
- On October 31, Itaewon-ro is closed to cars, and one lane of Hongdae's club street becomes a walkway. Narrow alleys such as Itaewon's World Food Street get one-way walking lines.
- If a station gets too crowded, its exits may close and trains may skip it, at Itaewon, Hongik University, Seongsu, and Konkuk University stations. Follow the safety staff. If Itaewon Station is closed, use Noksapyeong or Hangangjin on Line 6.
- This weekend also comes days after the fourth anniversary of the October 29, 2022 crowd crush in Itaewon.
Full details in the guide. Itaewon: Halloween and which station to use is up to date with this change.