Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon announces youth fair and night‑economy boost

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon attended the 2026 Seoul Youth Policy Expo, describing the city’s plan to become a “city of opportunity ladders” for young people. The event showcased programs on employment, entrepreneurship, finance and housing, and highlighted the city’s designation as a “Youth‑Growth Special City” under its third Youth Policy Basic Plan, which shifts policy from welfare‑focused support to proactive investment in youth growth.

A week later the mayor held a seminar for local small‑business owners, outlining a four‑year strategy to revitalize Seoul’s night economy. He cited the arrival of 20 million foreign tourists in the previous year and announced plans to create seasonal festivals and designate up to 25 night‑market zones across the city by 2028, aiming to increase sales in alley‑way commercial areas and attract more tourist spending.