First published 10/2/2026, 1:22:15 AM · Last updated 10/2/2026, 1:22:15 AM

Seoul Cultural Facilities to Stay Open Until 9 P.M. Five Days a Week as “Seoul Culture Night” Expands

Seoul will expand nighttime openings of major city-run cultural facilities from one day a week (Friday) to five days a week, with evening programs such as yoga, running, historical tours, escape-room experiences, book talks, and festival-linked offerings including a winter sleeping competition and an outdoor sauna. The source is a city announcement published on 2026-10-02 and provides these program details.

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Expanding nightly cultural access increases public opportunities for arts and leisure in Seoul.

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Seoul Cultural Facilities to Stay Open Until 9 P.M. Five Days a Week as “Seoul Culture Night” Expands

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