Taebaek City to Host 'Moonlight Night Market' on Food Street... Hopes for Local Economic Revitalization

National Funding of Approximately 6 Billion KRW Secured for 2026 Commercial District Revitalization Project
Pilot Event Held Ahead of Full-Scale Implementation

Taebaek City in Gangwon Province (Mayor Lee Sangho) announced on October 1 that it will hold a special event, the 'Moonlight Night Market on Food Street,' during the Chuseok holiday period at 'Food Street (Yeogwan Alley),' which has secured approximately 6 billion won (about 6 billion KRW) in national funding for the 2026 Commercial District Revitalization Project.

Taebaek City Food Street, Chuseok Celebration 'Moonlight Night Market' Announcement. Provided by Taebaek City

This event, hosted and organized by the Taebaek Maru Autonomous Commercial District Association, will take place for seven days from October 3 to October 9, every day from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., along the section from Taepyeong Motel to Dongwon Supermarket in front of Taebaek Station.

A distinctive feature of this night market is that the permanent restaurant operators within Food Street will personally run the stalls. A variety of foods and events have been prepared for both local residents and visitors to enjoy together.

The lineup of performing artists during the event includes: Paek Chaei and Jindallae on October 3; singer-songwriter Dobit on October 4; Hwang Kidong on October 5; singer-songwriter Dobit again on October 6; Oh Yejung on October 7; Paek Doha on October 8; and Park Jin on October 9. The main MCs will be comedian Park Miru on October 3, and MC Kwak from October 4 to October 9.

Kwon Dohyun, head of the Taebaek Maru Autonomous Commercial District Association, stated, "This event is designed to promote unity among local residents and to align with the strategy of revitalizing Food Street. Various performances and prizes for visitors have been prepared, and we hope that many citizens and tourists will enjoy it together."

An official from Taebaek City commented, "We are pleased to hold the 'Moonlight Night Market' during the Chuseok holiday at Food Street, which has secured national funding for the Commercial District Revitalization Project. We hope this event will serve as a stepping stone for the district's renewed growth."

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