Seoul unveils plan to turn city into 24-hour destination
Seoul is preparing to stretch its nightlife well beyond dinner and drinks, with plans for late-night museum visits, hikes, temple meditation sessions, drone shows and food markets as part of a new push to turn the city into a 24-hour destination. The Seoul Metropolitan Government unveiled the plan Thursday, targeting the hours between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. and integrating culture, tourism and…
Seoul is set to transform its city into a non-stop destination, unveiling ambitious plans to extend its vibrant nightlife beyond regular hours. The city's government revealed the strategy on Thursday, focusing on the critical 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. window and seamlessly merging cultural, tourism and commercial hubs with enhanced transportation options.
The initiative follows a surge in international tourist arrivals and spending in Seoul. In the first half of 2023 alone, 8.23 million foreign visitors graced the capital, a 21.3% increase from the same period last year. Their collective credit card expenditures reached an impressive 5.6 trillion won ($4 billion), a remarkable 56.8% rise.
To achieve its goals, Seoul aims to generate an extra 5 trillion won annually in nighttime consumption and draw in 30 million tourists over the next five years. Four iconic locations will serve as the city's flagship nighttime landmarks: Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Mount Nam, Gwanghwamun, and the scenic Han River. Each site will offer tailored experiences to cater to the unique atmosphere of each area.
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