{
  "id": 19095086,
  "title": "Seoul Station Plaza designated as no-drinking zone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/seoul-station-plaza-designated-as-no-drinking-zone-19095086",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T05:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20261109/seoul-station-plaza-designated-as-no-drinking-zone"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Starting Monday, Seoul Station Plaza has been declared a no-drinking zone, officials announced, after concerns grew over homeless individuals drinking and causing inconvenience to pedestrians. The Jung and Yongsan ward offices, responsible for the area, declared a 20,000 square meter outdoor space around Seoul Station an alcohol-free zone. Penalties for violators will be imposed after February 28, with a fine of 50,000 won ($37). The plaza has traditionally been a significant gathering spot for homeless people, who receive free meals there, but it has frequently been plagued by rowdy behavior and drinking incidents, even during daylight hours. In the interim period, city officials plan to install directional signs and banners, as well as conduct promotional campaigns to encourage voluntary compliance from the public. On Monday, representatives from the ward offices, police, and the Korea Railroad Corp. will jointly launch a campaign and distribute informational leaflets to inform citizens of the new regulations.",
  "summary": "Seoul Station Plaza has been designated as a no-drinking zone starting Monday, officials said, amid concerns and complaints over homeless people drinking and causing discomfort to passersby. Seoul's Jung and Yongsan ward offices, which jointly oversee the area, announced that a total outdoor space of about 20,000 square meters around Seoul Station has been designated as an alcohol-free zone.…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Seoul Station Plaza designated as no-drinking zone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/seoul-station-plaza-designated-as-no-drinking-zone",
        "published": "2026-11-09T04:13:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}