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Gokseong World Rose Festival uses the Gokseong Rose Park beside the picturesque Seomjingang River as the stage for one of Korea's largest rose-themed events, with over a thousand rose varieties on display. The festival adds the unique element of the Gokseong steam-train tourism line — a vintage-style train that runs along the Seomjingang — which can be combined with rose-garden visits for a 'train + roses' photo experience that no other Korean rose festival matches. Programs include music, food booths, family activities, and photo competitions. For travelers planning a Jeollanam-do early-summer trip, Gokseong is one of the strongest single picks for a layered photogenic weekend.