{
  "id": 4773802,
  "title": "Seoul redefines urban wellness with 100 top spots",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/seoul-redefines-urban-wellness-with-100-top-spots-4773802",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T03:27:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20260901/seoul-redefines-urban-wellness-with-100-top-spots"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seoul is redefining urban wellness by designating 100 top destinations. The Seoul Metropolitan Government unveiled the Seoul Wellness 100, a curated list highlighting premier wellness spots. The selection process evaluated 217 nominations, narrowing them down to three core categories: Rest, Taste, and Style.\n\nRest, comprising 52 spots, includes meditation, nature therapy, and stays. Taste, with 17 healthy culinary destinations, offers fine dining experiences. Style, which encompasses 31 venues, focuses on beauty, spas, and performing arts. The initiative arrives at a crucial time for global travel, as industry projections predict the wellness economy to grow from $6.7 trillion to nearly $10 trillion by 2029. International wellness tourists spend an average of $1,601 per trip, which is roughly 35 percent more than standard leisure travelers. This investment aims to attract health-conscious tourists seeking high-end wellness experiences in Seoul.",
  "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"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}