{
  "id": 5025144,
  "title": "Seoul's nighttime Han River events fuel local economy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/seouls-nighttime-han-river-events-fuel-local-economy-5025144",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-02T05:52:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260902/seouls-nighttime-han-river-events-fuel-local-economy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seoul's nightly events along the Han River have proven to be a boon to the local economy, according to officials. The \"Han River Night Camping\" program, held at Yeouido and Ttukseom Han River parks from August 1 to August 30, attracted 11,476 people over the course of its six-week run. This figure represents a significant boost to the area's economic activity.\n\nThe program allowed participants to pitch tents from 5 pm until 9 am, providing a unique blend of riverside scenery and summer heat relief. Attendees could enjoy dining options and the tranquility of the river during their overnight stay. A survey of 1,106 participants revealed an overwhelming 94.7% desire for the program's return next year, alongside 80.1% satisfaction with their experience. Furthermore, 90.1% of respondents acknowledged that the program contributed to the promotion of nighttime leisure and bolstered the local economy.\n\nCommercial areas surrounding Yeouido, Ttukseom, and Mangwon experienced a notable surge in nighttime pedestrian traffic, with an impressive 66% increase. This uptick in foot traffic, as analyzed through payment data from four major credit card companies, suggests a thriving economic impact from the nighttime leisure activities encouraged by the river camping program.",
  "summary": "More than 11,000 people spent summer nights beside Han River this year, giving Seoul officials evidence that after-dark leisure can do more than keep people cool — it can benefit the local economy. “Han River Night Camping,” held at Yeouido and Ttukseom Han River parks from Aug. 1 through Aug. 30, drew 3,503 groups and 11,476 people, with Friday and Saturday sessions selling out within five…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Seoul's nighttime Han River events fuel local economy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/seouls-nighttime-han-river-events-fuel-local-economy",
        "published": "2026-09-02T05:47:02.000Z"
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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."
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