In recent years, several well-known cities around the world have begun to adopt an institution called ‘night mayor.’ Night mayor is mainly responsible for managing city affairs happening at night and bridging the gap between entertainment businesses and city officials. Cities are increasingly paying attention to the ‘24 Hour City Concept’ as part of their efforts to strengthen their competitiveness and attractiveness. As a result, they have turned their eyes toward night-time culture and night economy. Still, there are not many cities that have adopted night mayor. But it can help use city infrastructure that is already there. Moreover, it can also enrich city life and economy. As such, the institution can offer substantial benefits to those thinking about adopting it including cities in Korea. This article examines cities that have adopted or are considering to adopt night mayor and suggests potential policy preparations needed to make its adoption successful in Korea.
1. 서 론
2. 이론적 접근
3. 야시장제 도입 도시의 사례분석
4. 한국에서의 야시장제
5. 결 론