Seoul picks night markets to bring new life to neighborhood alleys
Seoul is turning neighborhood alleys into nighttime destinations, with a new program linking local food, culture and tourism in an effort to extend commercial activity beyond daylight hours. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday it held a final citizen evaluation for Seoul Moonlight Night Market, its first major implementation of a ninth-term strategy to strengthen Seoul’s nighttime…
Seoul is revitalizing neighborhoods by transforming alleyways into vibrant night markets, as part of a program to extend commercial activity into the evening hours. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced the final citizen evaluation for the Seoul Moonlight Night Market, the city's first major application of a ninth-term strategy aimed at boosting Seoul's nighttime economy.
Fifteen autonomous districts and 19 commercial areas participated in the competition, with 10 areas moving forward after an initial document review. Ten areas then underwent expert site inspections and a final evaluation by a panel of six experts and 50 citizens.
The city plans to allocate up to 2 billion won ($1.4 million) to the selected commercial zones from 2028 onwards, to enhance pedestrian pathways, street lighting, surveillance cameras, restrooms, waste disposal facilities, signage, and nighttime illumination. In addition to these infrastructure improvements, the program will integrate local eateries and cultural attractions in each neighborhood. This will include the creation of outdoor dining spaces and tailored nighttime attractions for each area.
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