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Expect a delightful mash-up of old and new at the annual Korean Festival on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Experience traditional food, music and martial arts, alongside modern street snacks, K-pop dance troupes and DJ beats.

Highlights of this year’s festival include a new partnership with Pledis, one of Korea’s largest entertainment companies, who will host a talent contest to discover Hawai‘i’s next K-pop star, as well as a demonstration team from Kukkiwon, recognized as the world’s central governing body for taekwondo, flying in from Korea for the occasion.

The 2025 Korean Festival will be held at Honolulu Hale, Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The 21st annual Korean Festival Hawaii returns from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 2 at Honolulu Hale. The event showcases flavorful Korean cuisine, a variety of keiki and family activities, and nonstop entertainment.

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Experience and celebrate all of the culture and flavors in Korea at Hawaii’s 21st Annual Korean Festival on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 at Honolulu Hale.

Residents and visitors will be able to find Korea’s exquisite food, music, dance and culture at the free event.

The 2025 Korean Festival will be held at Honolulu Hale, Saturday, August 2, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.