{
  "id": 17765318,
  "title": "Seoul Plaza to host night market Friday featuring 47 small businesses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/seoul-plaza-to-host-night-market-friday-featuring-47-small-businesses",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-02T07:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261102/seoul-plaza-to-host-night-market-friday-featuring-47-small-businesses"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Friday evening, Seoul Plaza will transform into a vibrant marketplace, inviting shoppers to explore the offerings of 47 small businesses. The city's 2026 Small Business Day celebration will run from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., extending its hours by two hours compared to the previous year. This extension aims to cater to office workers and visitors who find it difficult to visit during daytime hours. The event pays tribute to Small Business Day, celebrated on November 5 each year, under the theme \"Better everyday lives created by small shops, Seoul as a city of quality living.\" Among the participating businesses are 15 that have received assistance from Seoul's startup and market development support programs, providing them with a platform to connect with new customers. To encourage patronage, shoppers will be eligible for a 10 percent discount when purchasing event-exclusive items.",
  "summary": "Seoul Plaza will turn into an evening marketplace Friday, offering shoppers a chance to discover products from 47 small businesses, enjoy live performances and receive discounts as the city looks to bring more spending into the nighttime economy. The Seoul Metropolitan Government will hold its 2026 Small Business Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, extending operating hours by two…",
  "key_points": [
    "Seoul Plaza hosts night market with 47 small businesses",
    "Event runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., two-hour extension",
    "10% discount on event-exclusive items for shoppers"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Extending event hours into the evening shifts the focus toward accommodating busy office workers while providing city-supported startups a vital platform to reach new customers through direct public engagement.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}