The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it will host a Pokémon GO event at the "Nae Chingu Seoul (My Friend Seoul) Seoul Gallery," located on the first basement level of Seoul City Hall, from the 18th until October 11.

Under the theme "2026 Pikachu's Autumn Picnic," an on-site Pokémon GO booth will be set up inside the Seoul Gallery.

Visitors who access Pokémon GO at the venue will be able to encounter Pikachu wearing an orange traditional Korean hanbok.

The official event video of Pikachu will also be screened at the "Nae Chingu Seoul Hall 1," where visitors can experience Seoul's future vision and key projects.

Detailed information can be found on the Seoul Gallery website (seoul.go.kr/seoulgallery).

Kim Hyung-rae, Director-General of the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Public Relations Bureau, said, "In addition to enjoying the popular game, a variety of cultural performances have been prepared. We hope many citizens will create pleasant everyday memories at the Seoul Gallery."

(Photo provided by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Yonhap News)