Seoul's nighttime Han River events fuel local economy
More than 11,000 people spent summer nights beside Han River this year, giving Seoul officials evidence that after-dark leisure can do more than keep people cool — it can benefit the local economy. “Han River Night Camping,” held at Yeouido and Ttukseom Han River parks from Aug. 1 through Aug. 30, drew 3,503 groups and 11,476 people, with Friday and Saturday sessions selling out within five…
This summer, Seoul witnessed a surge in nighttime activities along the Han River, drawing more than 11,000 people to Yeouido and Ttukseom parks during the Han River Night Camping event from August 1 to August 30. The program, which permitted campers to set up tents between 5 pm and 9 am, not only provided a cool respite from the summer heat but also proved to be a boon for the local economy. The event saw 3,503 groups and 11,476 attendees, with Friday and Saturday sessions selling out within mere minutes.
Participants were overwhelmingly positive about their experience, with 94.7% expressing a desire for the program to continue next year and 80.1% rating their overall satisfaction. Furthermore, 90.1% of those surveyed noted that the overnight camping initiative had helped foster a nighttime leisure culture and stimulated the local economy. Economic data revealed a significant uptick in spending as pedestrian traffic rose by 66%, particularly in the commercial areas surrounding Yeouido, Ttukseom, and Mangwon.
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