Crowds Flock to Hongdae for Halloween Amid Overseas Unrest
In 3 lines
- Tens of thousands of people visited Hongdae and Itaewon on Saturday night for Halloween.
- Accommodation prices surged and rooms were fully booked around the Hongdae area.
- In Germany, stores built makeshift barricades following warnings of nationwide riots.
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CrowdedGermany builds defenses
CrowdedGermany builds defenses
How hot it is
| Community | Posted | Views | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Inside | 2026-11-01 00:30:02 | 10,667 | 185 |
| Dogdrip | 4 시간 전 | — | 64 |
What netizens are saying
A massive crowd gathered in Hongdae for Halloween.
Hotels and motels were completely booked with high rates.
Stores in Germany are taking defensive measures due to riot threats.
Why Koreans care
Online communities are sharing contrasting weekend snapshots, from festive Halloween crowds in Seoul to security preparations in Germany.
Our take
A snapshot of how different parts of the world experience the weekend, balancing celebration and caution.
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Sources
- DC Inside — original post (Korean)
- Dogdrip — original post (Korean)
- Written by K-Buzz from the community posts below. Reactions are paraphrased; no original text or images are reproduced.
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