South Korea's Chuseok full moon to rise at 5:34 PM on Sept 25

The Korea Astronomy Research Institute set the timing for the 2026 harvest moon, which marks the traditional holiday.

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The Korea Astronomy Research Institute announced on September 22 that the full moon for the 2026 Chuseok holiday will rise in Seoul at 5:34 PM on September 25. ^[1] Chuseok, the Korean harvest festival, is timed to the full moon of the eighth lunar month. The institute's calculation gives a precise moment for the moon's appearance above the horizon in the capital. The announcement comes ahead of the holiday period. Coupang is running a 'Rocket Fresh Chuseok Gift Set and Holiday Food Discount Sale' through September 25, offering over 4,800 products including gift sets and holiday foods. ^[2]

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The Korea Astronomy Research Institute announced on September 22, 2026, that the full moon for the 2026 Chuseok holiday will rise in Seoul at 5:34 PM on September 25. · 동아일보
Coupang is holding a 'Rocket Fresh Chuseok Gift Set and Holiday Food Discount Sale' until September 25, featuring over 1,100 gift sets and 3,700 holiday foods totaling 4,800 products. · 세계일보

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