Seoul to host official Oktoberfest celebration in September

A large-scale Oktoberfest celebration modeled on Munich’s world-famous beer festival will be held in Seoul this September, bringing Bavarian culture, food and music to the Korean capital.

Deutsche Oktoberfest Korea said Wednesday that the city of Munich recently granted the usage of the name “Oktoberfest Seoul,” marking a significant step in establishing the event as an officially recognized cultural festival inspired by Germany’s iconic tradition.

According to the organizers, Oktoberfest Seoul ...