{
  "id": 16238261,
  "title": "Explore one of Seoul's trendiest spots through architect-led tour of Seongsu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/explore-one-of-seouls-trendiest-spots-through-architect-led-tour-of-16238261",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T22:52:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261024/explore-one-of-seouls-trendiest-spots-through-architect-led-tour-of-seongsu"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seongsu-dong in Seoul is a trendy neighborhood known for its blend of old and new architecture. Once home to shoe factories, the area now features both traditional brick buildings and modern glass-fronted shops. This transformation has earned Seongsu-dong the nickname \"Brooklyn of Seoul,\" where historical industrial heritage meets contemporary design.\n\nTo showcase this architectural evolution, the Seongdong District is hosting its 10th annual Gagahoho Architecture Academy from October 26 to 31. This week-long event, in collaboration with the Seongdong Architects Association, culminates with an architect-led walking tour on October 31. Twenty local residents will have the opportunity to join this tour, gaining an exclusive insight into the neighborhood's architectural transformation.\n\nThe tour, led by four professional architects, will begin from the Footwear Theme Park in Seongsu-dong. Participants will follow a guided walking route, exploring the neighborhood's most iconic structures and learning about the spatial evolution of the area. This unique experience offers residents a chance to appreciate the historical and modern architectural elements that coexist in this dynamic district.",
  "summary": "On the paved narrow streets of Seongsu-dong, red-brick shoe factories built during Korea’s mid-century manufacturing boom now stand beside sweeping, glass-fronted flagships and repurposed industrial storehouses. Once a gritty hub for leather workers and cobblers, the neighborhood has earned a reputation as the \"Brooklyn of Seoul\" — a playground for architectural experimentation where old-world…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}