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Experience the Culture and Tourism of Seoul

The 'Seoul Moonlight Night Market' will illuminate the alleyways of Seoul.

Out of 19 commercial districts, 6 have been selected as the first batch of the Seoul Moonlight Night Market!

This year's selected districts will create nighttime content and scenery that link local food, culture, and tourism resources, transforming into Seoul's nighttime attractions.

On a cool autumn night, are you looking for recommended places in Seoul where you can enjoy delicious food and a great atmosphere?

Today, 6 locations have been chosen for the 'Moonlight Night Market' that connect culinary delights with cultural and tourism resources!

Which 6 locations will light up the nights of Seoul?

Let's take a look now!

What is the Seoul Moonlight Night Market?

The Seoul Moonlight Night Market

is a nighttime commercial district where you can enjoy the alleyways that were bustling only during the day!

It connects traditional eateries and cultural tourism resources, creating outdoor dining spaces and nighttime scenery that highlight the unique characteristics of each district.

✨ Enjoying the night market after work

✨ Weekend evenings out with family in the alleys

✨ A new nighttime attraction in Seoul!

What were the 10 final candidate locations for the Seoul Moonlight Night Market?

Among the 10 candidate locations, we will explore their unique features!

Final 10 Candidate Locations for the Seoul Moonlight Night Market:

① Gangnam-gu, Seroosugil

A trendy area for shopping and dining adjacent to Garosu-gil.

② Gangbuk-gu, Suyu Station Area

A vibrant area frequented by young people and office workers, ideal for diverse food and busking.

③ Gwanak-gu, Sadang Entertainment Moonlight Night Market

A food and culture-based night market linked to Sadang Station and local attractions.

④ Gwangjin-gu, Konkuk University Food Street

A youthful night market full of vibrant energy and food.

⑤ Guro-gu, International Food Culture Street

An exotic night market enjoying foods and cultural events from around the world.

⑥ Dobong-gu, Changdong Station Shopping Area

A night market suitable for development connecting K-pop and local food.

⑦ Dongjak-gu, Sadang 1-dong Eating Alley

A representative food alley with numerous restaurants and pubs, catering to evening dining demands.

⑧ Jongno-gu, Songhae-gil

A cultural and tourism alley enjoying memories of late Songhae and nearby attractions.

⑨ Jung-gu, Sinjungang Market

A trendy night market adding a youthful vibe to the traditional market atmosphere.

⑩ Jungnang-gu, Sangbong Eating Alley

A lively night market created by residents and merchants.

After thorough evaluations, which locations will be finalized as the Seoul Moonlight Night Market?

How was the final evaluation conducted?

On September 14, the final citizen participation evaluation for the Seoul Moonlight Night Market project was held at Seoul City Hall.

Five experts and 50 citizens evaluated the proposals and answered questions from the candidate districts.

They assessed the appropriateness of the project plans, willingness to implement, and management of complaints and conflicts, while also evaluating the attractiveness and potential as a nighttime destination.

The evaluation process was live-streamed on the Seoul City YouTube channel!

From the 10 candidates, 6 were selected to become the final Moonlight Night Markets!

The selected night markets will receive up to 2 billion won each to establish themselves as representative nighttime attractions in Seoul.

With safety improvements, nighttime scenery, content development, and marketing, the Seoul Moonlight Night Market will enhance the richness of Seoul's nights.

Are you excited for the upcoming vibrant nights in Seoul?

The city plans to gradually expand the 'Seoul Moonlight Night Market' starting with the selected pilot districts.

Your continued interest is greatly appreciated!

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