Seoul’s historic Bukchon Hanok Village will restrict tourist visits starting next month to resolve overtourism, Jongno ...

Bukchon Hanok Village, with its narrow winding alleyways in hilly northern Seoul, dates back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897 ...

Kwon Young-doo, owner of a private art gallery in Seoul’s historical Bukchon Hanok Village, is concerned about an impending ...

The curfew, set for a trial in November, will limit tourist access to specific areas of Bukchon from 5pm local time to 10am.

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Bukchon Village occupies the hilly neighborhood between Gyeongbok Palace and Changdeok Palace in north-central Seoul. The neighborhood ... couple on a date in a hanok-style restaurant or for ...

Bukchon Hanok Village is a historic neighbourhood in Seoul, South Korea, renowned for its beautiful and traditional hanok ...

A "night curfew" has been established in Bukchon Hanok Village in Jongno-gu, Seoul, which has been plagued by flooding ...

Explore Korea's lesser-known hanok villages, like Eunpyeong and Namsangol, each offering unique cultural experiences, scenic ...

But some in Seoul's Bukchon Hanok Village say they're victims of overtourism, and now officials are taking action. In November the area will start a trial curfew to limit the impact of visitors.

Will a Curfew Ease Overtourism in Seoul's Historic Hanok Village? By Sebin Choi and Hyun Young Yi SEOUL (Reuters) - Kwon Young-doo, owner of a private art gallery in Seoul's historic Bukchon Hanok ...

SEOUL, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Kwon Young-doo, owner of a private art gallery in Seoul's historic Bukchon Hanok Village, is concerned about an impending curfew policy aimed at mitigating overtourism in ...