{
  "id": 4768316,
  "title": "Seoul redefines urban wellness with 100 top spots",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/seoul-redefines-urban-wellness-with-100-top-spots",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T02:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20260901/seoul-redefines-urban-wellness-with-100-top-spots"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seoul hopes to transform itself into a top destination for urban wellness enthusiasts, unveiling a list of the city's best wellness spots. The Seoul Metropolitan Government released the Seoul Wellness 100, a carefully chosen collection of 100 premier wellness destinations. This curated list is based on a thorough evaluation of 217 nominations submitted by the public and experts.\n\nThe curated index is divided into three main categories: Rest, Taste, and Style. Resting spots, accounting for 52 of the total, offer various wellness activities like meditation, nature therapy, and accommodation options. The Taste category, with 17 entries, highlights healthy culinary destinations where visitors can enjoy nutritious and flavorful meals. Finally, Style encompasses 31 locations that focus on beauty treatments, spas, and performing arts.\n\nThis initiative comes at a promising time for the global wellness industry. Projections suggest that the wellness economy will grow from $6.7 trillion to nearly $10 trillion by 2029. For city planners, the benefits of attracting international wellness tourists are clear. These travelers tend to spend an average of $1,601 per trip, which is about 35 percent more than what standard leisure travelers typically spend.",
  "summary": "From late-night temple meditation in a bustling business district to fine dining in a 500-year-old traditional courtyard, Korea’s capital is aiming to redefine how high-stress global travelers recharge. The Seoul Metropolitan Government unveiled, Tuesday, the Seoul Wellness 100, a curated index highlighting 100 premier destinations designed to elevate the city as a major hub of high-end wellness…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "5 photo spots for perfectly timed September snaps in Seoul",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/5-photo-spots-for-perfectly-timed-september-snaps-in-seoul",
        "published": "2026-08-31T22:12:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}