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November 14, 2026

Seoul’s Fall Leaves Get a Second Life on Namiseom Island

Namiseom island in Chuncheon just received 5 metric tons of bright yellow ginkgo leaves from Seoul's Songpa-gu district. Since 2006, this annual project has given fallen leaves a new purpose instead of sending them to incinerators, and visitors love playing in them. It's a win-win: Songpa-gu saves on disposal costs while Namiseom gets stunning seasonal decor.
Why It Matters
If you're visiting Namiseom for fall vibes or Instagram photos, the Songpa Ginkgo Tree Lane is now even more picture-perfect—and it's a neat example of Korea's creative sustainability efforts.
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