List of South Korean festivals
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For older or historical observances in Korea see traditional festivals of Korea.
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Many new festivals have originated in South Korea in response to the country's tourism initiatives. Contributing to this growth is a gradual change to a five-day work week and greater leisure.[1][2] In 2013, over 700 festivals were held in the country,[3] with this number likely to rise.
Koreans mostly use the Gregorian calendar, which was officially adopted in 1896. However, traditional holidays are still based on the old calendar.