Bukchon Hanok Village in South Korea's capital Seoul is is feeling the effects of what some residents say is overtourism, especially after being featured on a TV show a decade ago. Now the local government is starting a trial curfew in November to restrict tourist access to certain areas of Bukchon, with violators facing fines. - REUTERS

Seoul’s Bukchon Hanok village plans trial curfew to curb overtourism

Bukchon Hanok Village in South Korea's capital Seoul is is feeling the effects of what some residents say is overtourism, especially after being featured on a TV show a decade ago. Now the local government is starting a trial curfew in November to restrict tourist access to certain areas of Bukchon, with violators facing fines. - REUTERS

Published: 30 Oct 2024