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 ten districts for its new Moonlight Night Market program, set to launch in 2026. The initiative aims to transform local food and culture into evening attractions, hoping to keep residents out after dark. The program will connect neighborhood restaurants, cultural resources, and tourism spots, creating outdoor dining areas and nighttime streetscapes to attract both locals and visitors.
The ten districts chosen for the program include Garosu-gil, Suyu Station, Sadang Orak Moonlight Night Market, Konkuk University area, International Food Culture Street, Chang-dong Station, Sadang 1-dong Food Street, Songhae-gil, Sinjungang Market, and Jung District's Sinjungang Market.
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