Seoul picks 10 night markets to remake neighborhood evenings
Seoul is betting that its neighborhoods can keep people out after dark, selecting 10 commercial districts for a new night market program designed to turn local food and culture into evening destinations. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday that 10 districts had been selected for its 2026 Moonlight Night Market program, the first major implementation of Mayor Oh Se-hoon’s strategy to…
Seoul has announced the selection of 10 commercial districts for its 2026 Moonlight Night Market program, aimed at transforming local food and culture into evening destinations to boost the city's nighttime economy. The program will connect neighborhood restaurants, cultural resources, and tourism attractions, creating outdoor dining areas and nighttime streetscapes to attract both residents and visitors.
The 10 districts chosen for this initiative include the Garosu-gil area in Gangnam District, Sadang Orak Moonlight Night Market in Gwanak District, Konkuk University area in Gwangjin District, and International Food Culture Street in Guro District.
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