Korean Festival Turns 20 in Columbia | Columbia News

For two decades, Columbia’s Korean Festival has grown from a small church gathering into a vibrant community celebration drawing nearly 10,000 attendees each fall. Rooted in local culture and supporting charities like Harvest Hope, the free event—this year expanding onto Marion Street—offers authentic Korean food, dance, and entertainment, fueled by global K-pop and pop culture trends. Organizers are doubling down on its unique identity, distancing it from commercial tours and spotlighting Korea’s rich heritage right here in town. Mark your calendars: October 31st, 10 AM to 5 PM at the Korean Community Presbyterian Church on Richland Street. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d3537cf509e1441e