What Korean term describes the mass homecoming exodus that occurs during Chuseok?

The Korean term for the mass homecoming exodus that occurs during Chuseok is Minjok daeeidong.

The expression 민족 대이동 literally means “great movement of the nation” or “national migration.” It describes the enormous movement of people who travel from cities to their hometowns and ancestral villages during the holiday period.

Chuseok is one of South Korea’s busiest travel seasons because families traditionally gather for memorial rites, shared meals, and visits to relatives. Seoul and other major urban areas can become noticeably quieter while highways, railway stations, airports, and bus terminals experience exceptional demand.

Minjok daeeidong is a descriptive media term rather than the official name of the holiday. It is sometimes confused with Hangawi, an alternate name for Chuseok, or Seollal, the Lunar New Year holiday. The scale of travel has also made advance ticket reservations and holiday traffic forecasts an important part of Chuseok planning.