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The city of Seoul is holding the Han River Drone Light Show to revitalize the night-time economy, and 125,000 people visited the performance in the first half of the year, showing a 39% increase in sales in nearby commercial districts compared to the previous year.
The city of Seoul announced on the 6th that it will begin the second half of the '2026 Hangang Drone Light Show' performance under the theme of 'K-Baseball, Seoul Night' at Ttukseom Hangang Park on the 12th.
On the 12th, the first performance, the emblems, mascots, and game scenes of three Seoul-based baseball teams, including the LG Twins, Doosan Bears, and Kiwoom Heroes, will be staged to the cheering songs, and the LG Twins cheering squad will appear.
Near the performance venue, a food truck is operated selling hotteok (hotteok) from Jayang Traditional Market and snacks are provided free of charge to on-site event participants.
In addition, the 'Seoul Farmer's Market' is held near Jayang Station, where producers sell agricultural and marine products from all over the country directly.
This is an event linked to the revitalization of the nighttime economy promoted by Seoul City. In the first half of this year, 125,000 people visited the Han River Drone Light Show, showing a 39% increase in sales in commercial areas near Ttukseom compared to the previous year.
Cho Seong-ho, director of the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Tourism and Sports Department, said, "The Han River Drone Light Show is establishing itself as a representative night tourism content that expands the stay and consumption of tourists who enjoy the night in Seoul and adds vitality to the local economy." He added, "We will continue to present differentiated content unique to Seoul to create a virtuous cycle that attracts foreign tourists and revitalizes local commercial districts."
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Sales in commercial areas near Ttukseom will continue to increase during the Han River Drone Light Show in the second half of the year.
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