Kwon Young-doo, owner of a private art gallery in Seoul's historic Bukchon Hanok Village, is concerned about an impending curfew policy aimed at mitigating overtourism in the area.

Residents of Seoul's Bukchon-Hanok Village in South Korea are searching for a path forward, as overtourism is pushing people out of their homes.

Seoul is putting strict tourist limits on Bukchon Hanok Village. One of the city’s most popular tourist hot spots, it attracts thousands of visitors every day.

From November, tourists walking around Seoul’s historical Bukchon Hanok Village from 5pm to 10am will be fined. The move has people divided.

Bukchon Hanok Village is set to have a curfew for visitors starting in March next year, as the historic hanok (traditional houses) cluster struggles with overtourism. Jongno District Office listed the ...

Seoul is putting strict tourist limits on Bukchon Hanok Village. One of the city’s most popular tourist hot spots, it attracts thousands of visitors every day.