Seoul to turn overlooked neighborhood spots into nighttime attractions

What happened: Seoul selected 10 locations for its "Seoul Starlight Attractions" project, turning riverside paths, parks and viewpoints into nighttime attractions. Key numbers: Up to 1 billion won ($746,658) per site. 10 sites chosen from 27 proposals by 21 districts. About 850 meters of Jeongdong-gil to be illuminated. 25 attractions planned by 2028. Why it matters: The project follows Seoul's August nighttime economy strategy linking evening activities with neighborhood businesses, aiming to draw visitors to nearby markets, restaurants and cafes.

Seoul selected 10 locations for its "Seoul Starlight Attractions" project, turning riverside paths, parks and viewpoints into nighttime attractions.

The project follows Seoul's August nighttime economy strategy linking evening activities with neighborhood businesses, aiming to draw visitors to nearby markets, restaurants and cafes.