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Chuseok holiday causes major highway congestion in South Korea
South Korea faces significant highway congestion as millions travel for the Chuseok holiday, impacting logistics and retail sectors.
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The story so far as of 26 September 2026
On September 24, 2026, major highways in South Korea experienced heavy congestion as millions began traveling for the Chuseok holiday, with trips from Seoul to Busan taking up to nine hours. On September 25, traffic remained heavy, with the journey from Seoul to Busan taking approximately 8 hours and 40 minutes. By September 26, congestion continued as people returned home from family reunions, with travel times from Busan to Seoul estimated at seven hours. The holiday period traditionally sees increased travel, leading to significant delays in logistics and tourism sectors.
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Chuseok holiday causes major traffic congestion
Impact Logistics and tourism sectors face delays due to extended travel times during the Chuseok holiday.
Sources: The Korea Herald ↗, Korea.net ↗
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Chuseok holiday traffic jams South Korean highways
Impact Logistics companies and travelers face delays and increased costs due to severe highway congestion during the Chuseok holiday.
Sources: The Korea Herald ↗, Korea.net ↗
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Chuseok travel causes major highway congestion
Impact Logistics and retail sectors face delays and disruptions due to increased travel times during the Chuseok holiday.
Sources: The Korea Herald ↗, Korea.net ↗
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