{
  "id": 19606597,
  "title": "Seoul to spend $14 mil. to turn Mount Nam into eco-tourism hub by 2031",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/seoul-to-spend-14-mil-to-turn-mount-nam-into-eco-tourism-hub-by-2031-19606597",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T05:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/environment-animals/20261112/seoul-to-spend-14-mil-to-turn-mount-nam-into-eco-tourism-hub-by-2031"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seoul plans to allocate $14.2 million over the next decade to transform Mount Nam into an eco-tourism destination, according to the city government's announcement. The mountain, a prominent landmark situated in central Seoul, will see the restoration of its forests and the creation of new attractions.\n\nThe city's urban regeneration plan for Mount Nam and surrounding areas, including the Myeong-dong shopping district and Yejang Park, encompasses 15 projects across four zones, covering an area of 3.11 million square meters. Among the early-stage projects, the most noteworthy is a gondola system that will ascend a distance of 832 meters from Yejang Park to the summit.\n\nThis gondola, capable of transporting over 1,600 passengers per hour, is designed to be more accessible for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility, significantly increasing the number of riders compared to the existing cable car service. The city envisions that the gondola's revenue will contribute to the restoration of the mountain's ecosystem.\n\nThe construction of the gondola represents a crucial step in Seoul's ambitious plan to revitalize Mount Nam and its surrounding areas, aiming to attract more eco-tourists and enhance the overall visitor experience.",
  "summary": "Seoul will spend 19.2 billion won ($14.2 million) through 2031 to restore forests on Mount Nam and build new attractions there, including a 360-degree observatory at the summit, the city government said Thursday. Located in central Seoul, Mount Nam is one of the capital city’s best-known landmarks. The city formally announced an urban regeneration plan for Mount Nam and nearby areas, including…",
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}