Can Hangang Park revive Seoul's fading nightlife?

Seoul is betting on overnight camping, late-night swimming and food delivery along the Han River to revive a night economy that has struggled to regain its prepandemic momentum.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Thursday unveiled the first project under its new night economy strategy, aimed at encouraging visitors to stay longer at Han River parks after sunset and spend more in nearby commercial districts.

“The Han River is one of Seoul’s strongest assets for the night economy, bringing trans ...