{
  "id": 6229278,
  "title": "Seoul's hidden alleyways take center stage with autumn street festivals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/seouls-hidden-alleyways-take-center-stage-with-autumn-street-festivals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T04:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260908/seouls-hidden-alleyways-take-center-stage-with-autumn-street-festivals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Seoul is set to highlight its hidden alleyways during autumn street festivals, according to The Korea Times. Ten neighborhood districts will host outdoor dining, night markets, and local art events from September through October, each tailored to its area. The inaugural festivals began in Noryangjin and Gangnam, followed by the Konkuk University area's Konkuk Youth Street Night Beer Festival on Thursday, which will feature singers, DJs, food stalls, beer booths, busking performances, and a handmade market for young vendors. Further events include the Sangbong Food Alley main festival on Friday, with outdoor dining, cultural performances, market stalls, neighborhood experiences, and restaurant discount coupons. The 2026 Youth Arcade Season 2 will launch in Sharosu-gil on Saturday, combining augmented reality and interactive games with performances.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Seoul's hidden alleyways take center stage with autumn street festivals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/seouls-hidden-alleyways-take-center-stage-with-autumn-street-festivals-6230681",
        "published": "2026-09-08T04:27:03.000Z"
      }
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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."
}