Turning alleyways into attractions: Korea launches urban renewal stamp tour
A government stamp tour is turning renovated markets, neighborhood cafes and other urban renewal sites into stops on a nationwide summer-to-fall itinerary beginning Tuesday. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said its Urban Regeneration Stamp Tour will run through Nov. 15 across 13 cities and 52 designated sites. The program is designed to encourage people to experience the…
The Korean government is launching an urban renewal stamp tour, transforming renovated markets, neighborhood cafes, and other revitalized urban sites into key attractions for visitors. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced the Urban Regeneration Stamp Tour, which will commence on Tuesday and run through November 15.
The initiative spans 13 cities and 52 designated sites, with the aim of allowing people to experience the fruits of urban regeneration firsthand while boosting local business revenue and visitor numbers.
Last year's tour attracted 1,526 participants across 40 locations in 10 regions. This year's expanded program will include 52 sites, offering participants more opportunities to engage with the city's renewed offerings. To participate, visitors can download the Stamp Tour app, which automatically records location-based stamps upon arrival at designated sites.
Rewards are available at various milestones; reaching four stamps qualifies participants for a monthly drawing where 500 winners are selected, receiving a 30,000 won ($22) Kakao Makers gift certificate. Additional rewards include gift certificates worth 50,000 won and 70,000 won for higher milestone achievements.
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