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Spring in Korea means cherry blossoms (beotkkot) painting the landscape pink. The 2026 forecast is out, predicting blooms 2–7 days earlier than usual due to weather patterns.
First blooms appear in the south, moving north. Peak viewing typically arrives about one week after initial flowering.
| Location | Date |
|---|---|
Jeju Island |
March 25 (Wed) |
Busan |
March 25 (Wed) |
Jeonju |
March 28 (Sat) |
Gyeongju |
March 28 (Sat) |
Gangneung |
April 1 (Wed) |
Seoul |
April 3 (Fri) |
Incheon |
April 7 (Tue) |
Full bloom follows roughly a week later. Expect Jeju around early April and Seoul around April 10.
For spring travelers to Korea, check updates closer to your dates as weather can shift timings. Plan ahead to catch the spectacular displays nationwide.
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