Seoul to turn overlooked neighborhood spots into nighttime attractions

The Korea Herald · Park Yuna · 2026-11-03 05:38 UTC

Seoul plans to transform dim riverside paths, neighborhood parks and hilltop viewpoints into nighttime attractions, offering up to 1 billion won ($746,658) per

Seoul plans to transform dim riverside paths, neighborhood parks and hilltop viewpoints into nighttime attractions, offering up to 1 billion won ($746,658) per site to encourage evening visits and spending at nearby businesses.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday it had selected 10 locations for its "Seoul Starlight Attractions" project. The initiative aims to connect nighttime sightseeing with dining, performances and other activities in surrounding neighborhoods.

Among the selected sites is Heukseok Riverside Path in Dongjak-gu, a route to the Han River beneath the elevated Olympic Expressway. Despite its views of Nodeulseom and the city skyline, the space has limited lighting and places to sit, according to the city government.

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