{
  "id": 5030826,
  "title": "Seoul Forest to host autumn garden festivities through October",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/seoul-forest-to-host-autumn-garden-festivities-through-october",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T06:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260902/seoul-forest-to-host-autumn-garden-festivities-through-october"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seoul Forest, a sprawling riverside park in South Korea's Seongdong District, is set to host a series of autumn-themed events through October as part of the Seoul International Garden Show. The city government has announced an expanded lineup of festivities, including an \"18 Recommended Autumn Gardens\" guide that highlights scenic areas within the park perfect for leisurely walks or observing seasonal transformations.\n\nOne highlight of the programming is the \"Garden Theater,\" an outdoor movie series featuring family-friendly and nature-themed films. Films such as \"Midnight in Paris,\" \"My Neighbor Totoro,\" \"Paddington 2,\" \"Kung Fu Panda 3,\" and \"Life Is Beautiful\" will be screened on Friday or Saturday evenings from September 18 to October 24.\n\nAdditionally, the park's outdoor stage will host a mini-festival from September 18 to 20, featuring performances by both student and professional musicians, as well as buskers. Throughout the month of October, the park's gardens will be home to garden-focused walking tours led by knowledgeable docents, ecology sessions focusing on wetland and urban wildlife, and nighttime nature walks.",
  "summary": "Seoul will roll out an expanded lineup of autumn programming at Seoul Forest, a large riverside park in the city's Seongdong District, as part of the ongoing Seoul International Garden Show, the city government said. The programming includes an \"18 Recommended Autumn Gardens\" guide highlighting areas within the park suited to strolling, relaxing or observing seasonal changes as part of a broader…",
  "key_points": [
    "Seoul Forest hosts autumn garden festivities through October",
    "Outdoor movie series screens family-friendly films",
    "Mini-festival and garden tours held in September and October"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The expanded autumn festivities at Seoul Forest signal a deeper integration of cultural and recreational activities into the park, enhancing its appeal as a leisure destination.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Seoul Forest to host autumn garden festivities through October",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/seoul-forest-to-host-autumn-garden-festivities-through-october-5032250",
        "published": "2026-09-02T06:42:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}