Dates: August 12–16, 2026Locations: Hansan Daecheop Square and other locations throughout TongyeongMain address: 267 Tongyeonghaean-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-doAdmission: Most major public programs are freeOrganizer: Tongyeong Cultural FoundationContact: 055-640-5600Festival theme: The General’s Sea, the Tearful Nanjung IlgiThe 65th Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival commemorates Admiral Yi Sun-sin and the Korean naval victory at the Battle of Hansan in 1592. Historical BackgroundThe Battle of Hansan was one of Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s most important victories during the Imjin War. August 13The Joseon Naval Rowing Competition focuses on the teamwork and physical coordination associated with Korea’s historical naval forces. August 14The evening program includes the Tongyeong Tonight EDM Party, combining the historical festival with a contemporary waterfront celebration. Official and Related LinksOfficial Korean festival website:https://www.hansanf.org/Official English festival website:https://www.hansanf.org/en/main.phpOfficial festival overview:https://www.hansanf.org/intro/info.phpOfficial program schedule:https://www.hansanf.org/intro/schedule.phpVisitKorea English listing:https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsView.do?vcontsId=98431Tongyeong tourism website:https://www.utour.go.kr/Tongyeong Cultural Foundation:https://www.tycaff.or.kr/Official festival Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hansanfestival/Official festival Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hansanfestival/