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Gumi Ramen Festival Opens
22,231 specialty ramen sold

D-DAY Deadline November 8 · Festival's last day
Photo: 연합뉴스

In short

Many customers flocked to the ramen festival in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province on the first day.

Specialty ramen sold 22,231 servings, a 47% increase from last year.

A queue to buy freshly fried ramen stretched 500 meters throughout the day.

Visitor info

LocationAround Gumi Station, Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province
PeriodNovember 6–8, 2026
Participating vendors33 food establishments including 25 ramen restaurants and 8 ramen food trucks

Key facts

WhenNovember 6 was the festival's opening day, running through November 8.
WhereThe festival was held around Gumi Station in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province.
What22,231 specialty ramen servings sold, generating 177 million won in revenue.
HowThe popular freshly fried ramen had waiting lines stretching 500 meters throughout the day.

What it means for me

If you plan to visit Gumi, it is good to keep in mind congestion and long waiting lines in advance.