{
  "id": 6115598,
  "title": "Seoul expands guided night walks through historic districts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/seoul-expands-guided-night-walks-through-historic-districts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T08:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260907/seoul-expands-guided-night-walks-through-historic-districts"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seoul is introducing a new initiative to extend its evening walking tour programs as part of a broader effort to transform casual daytime visitors into high-spending nighttime tourists. The expansion of the city's night tour calendar will now run from mid-March through mid-November, a nine-month period instead of the previous six-month season. Departure times will also be pushed back, with the final tours now concluding at 8 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. To attract weekend visitors, special Friday Night Life tours will be available until 9 p.m., operating in prime central locations throughout the city.\n\nThis initiative is a key component of Seoul's broader strategy to develop a 24-Hour Vibrant Economic City. Rather than merely urging businesses to remain open later, the city aims to provide tourists with a more immersive and engaging nighttime experience. The guided midnight walks along ancient fortress walls and illuminated royal palace grounds offer a unique historical perspective, setting Seoul apart from other destinations known for their bustling night markets, rooftop bars, and late-night shopping centers. By offering these more traditional and culturally rich experiences, Seoul hopes to capture the hearts and wallets of tourists seeking a deeper connection with the city's heritage.",
  "summary": "Under the glow of neon signs and high-rise buildings, Asia’s late-night economies are usually associated with bustling night markets, rooftop bars and late-night shopping centers. Now, Seoul is taking a more historical approach aimed at keeping tourists on their feet past dusk: guided midnight walks along ancient fortress walls and illuminated royal palace grounds. The Seoul Metropolitan…",
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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."
}