Festivals, sights across Korea

The Muan Lotus Festival, South Jeolla Province's signature summer event, runs June 26 to 28 at Muan Hoesan White Lotus Pond.

Launched in 1997, it is the country's largest festival devoted to a single flower, the white lotus.

The festival is set against the backdrop of one of Asia's largest stretches of lotus beds, roughly 330,000 square meters, and invites visitors to walk among white blooms rising from green leaves and take in the summer scenery.

The lineup includes an opening concert and a res ...