YH humanoid robot opens Namyangju cultural festival
A robot in a Joseon scholar's robe handed the opening scroll to mayor Choi Hyun-deok at the 40th Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Cultural Festival.
Humanoid robot maker YH took part in the opening ceremony of the 40th Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Cultural Festival in Namyangju on October 17, according to datanet.co.kr. A YH humanoid robot, dressed in a blue Joseon-era Confucian scholar's robe, delivered a scroll containing the opening declaration to Namyangju mayor Choi Hyun-deok on stage.
The mayor then declared the festival officially open together with the robot.
The festival ran at the Jeong Yak-yong historic site and Dasan Eco Park, and around 20,000 visitors attended, according to Namyangju city figures.
Robot contests and a 'future workshop'
Programs included a robot creation contest for elementary students and a "future workshop" offering AI and XR hologram experiences, robot control and omok matches against an AI robot.
YH previously showed humanoid robots at the 2026 King Jeongjo royal procession event, continuing its efforts to combine traditional culture events with robot technology.
Quick answers
When did the YH humanoid robot appear at the Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Cultural Festival?
The robot took part in the opening ceremony in Namyangju on October 17, the 40th edition of the festival.
What did the robot do at the opening ceremony?
Dressed in a blue Joseon-era Confucian scholar's robe, it delivered a scroll with the opening declaration to mayor Choi Hyun-deok, who then declared the festival open with the robot.
How many people attended the festival?
Around 20,000 visitors attended, according to Namyangju city figures.