170 people compete in Seoul's Han River Sleeping Contest

5 articles · Updated · korea.stripes.com · Apr 29

The third edition is set for 2 May at Yeouido Hangang Park's Multiplaza, with entrants chosen from application stories submitted earlier this month.
Organisers will disrupt sleepers with feather tickling, mosquito sounds and other distractions, while sleep-tracking data measures deep-sleep duration and overall sleep quality.
Launched in 2024, the city-run event also includes a public-voted best-dresser pyjama contest and free viewing alongside nearby reading and cultural programmes.

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