{
  "id": 15853969,
  "title": "Seoul Architecture Festival draws 40,000 visitors in extended monthlong run",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/seoul-architecture-festival-draws-40-000-visitors-in-extended",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T06:37:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261021/seoul-architecture-festival-draws-40000-visitors-in-extended-monthlong-run"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 18th Seoul Architecture Festival attracted around 40,000 visitors over its extended 30-day run this year, as announced by the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Wednesday. The festival took place from September 15th to October 11th at the Seoul Hall of Urbanism & Architecture, located in the heart of Seoul, under the theme \"Assembling Seoul: Discovering Seoul.\" Last year's two-week edition drew 19,505 attendees. At the center of the festival was a groundbreaking exhibition, crafted in partnership with a renowned photographer. This exhibition displayed photographs of Seoul's urban architecture in a labyrinthine setting, allowing visitors to appreciate the city's familiar landmarks from a fresh perspective. The festival's director ingeniously constructed the exhibition spaces using repurposed wooden pallets, aiming to minimize both costs and environmental impact. One of the festival highlights was an exhibition featuring the top 10 winners of the 44th Seoul Architecture Awards, the city's annual competition recognizing exceptional architectural achievements. The grand prize winner, the Seo-Seoul Museum of Art, was designed by THE_SYSTEM LAB. Additionally, a special exhibition showcased the previous year's grand prize winner, \"Core Dismantling System\" by FHHH Friends.",
  "summary": "The 18th Seoul Architecture Festival drew about 40,000 citizens and architects during its run, which was extended to about a month this year, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday. The festival was held from Sept. 15 to Oct. 11 at the Seoul Hall of Urbanism & Architecture in central Seoul under the theme “Assembling Seoul: Discovering Seoul.” Last year’s two-week edition drew 19,505…",
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}