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 a new 2026 Moonlight Night Market program aimed at transforming local food and culture into evening attractions. This initiative, spearheaded by Mayor Oh Se-hoon, seeks to expand Seoul's nighttime economy. The program will integrate neighborhood restaurants, cultural resources, and tourism sites, creating outdoor dining spaces and nighttime streetscapes to attract both residents and visitors.
Among the 10 districts chosen are the Gangnam District's Garosu-gil area, the Gangbuk District's Suyu Station, Gwanak District's Sadang Orak Moonlight Night Market, Gwangjin District's Konkuk University vicinity, and Guro District's International Food Culture Street. Additionally, Dobong District's Chang-dong Station area, Dongjak District's Sadang 1-dong Food Street, Jongno District's Songhae-gil, Jung District's Sinjungang Market, and Jung-gu District's Sangbo will also participate in this initiative.
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