Gimcheon City: 31,000 Flock to Tuning Car Festival... Mobility Fever Heats Up

Unique attractions such as off-road experiences and the World Bike Stunt Cup prove popular
Domestic and international riders and future automotive talent take part, raising hopes of revitalizing the local economy

The 2026 Korea Tuning Car Festival, which showcased the potential of Gimcheon City's future mobility industry, wrapped up successfully, attracting more than 31,000 visitors.

Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Korea Tuning Car Festival [Photo courtesy of Gimcheon City]

“Off-Road Experience”: A unique activity in which participants carefully navigate a challenging course featuring obstacles made from scrapped cars and various artificial structures [Photo courtesy of Gimcheon City]

Held on October 30 and 31, 2026, at and around Gimcheon Sports Town, the event drew enthusiastic responses with a range of programs, including a tuning car exhibition, off-road experiences and the World Bike Stunt Cup.

More than 3,000 people took part in the off-road experience, which featured obstacles made from scrapped cars and artificial structures. The bike stunt competition also drew attention with spectacular performances by riders from Italy, Indonesia, Thailand and Taiwan.

More than 1,000 high school and university students from across the country who are interested in mobility also visited the event, showing their interest in the future automotive industry.

The presence of overseas teams and the influx of visitors are seen as having boosted local businesses.

Gimcheon Mayor Bae Nakho said, "This event served as an opportunity to promote the competitiveness and growth potential of Gimcheon's mobility industry. We will work to develop content that fosters the future mobility industry and revitalizes the local economy."

Gimcheon needs to develop the event into a new driver of growth that connects the future mobility industry with local tourism and the economy, taking it beyond a simple car festival.

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