2026 Chuseok Holiday Checklist for Burglary, Fire, and Leak Prevention Before Leaving Home
This content applies specifically to South Korea. If you will be away during Chuseok from Thursday, September 24 through Saturday, September 26, your last check should cover more than locking the front door. You should complete functional tests before departure, then conduct a final check immediately before leaving; you may also remain away through Sunday, September 27. Chuseok is a major Korean holiday when homes may be vacant for several days. You can easily miss a small window, active delivery, slow leak, or failed notification when each item is checked separately. The original article therefore gives you a practical order to follow. Secure entrances without advertising your absence You should pull the closed front-door handle to confirm the latch, test auxiliary locks and chains, and separately lock balcony, utility-room, and bathroom windows. Even with security bars, you should check for movement and loose or missing screws. If your digital lock gives a battery warning...