A Comparative Analysis of Local and Foreign Visitors’ Perceptions of Urban Parks in Seoul through Google Maps Reviews : A Case Study of Namsan Park, Banpo Hangang Park, and Seoul Forest
Comparative analysis reveals distinct perceptions of urban parks between local and foreign visitors, indicating cultural differences and implications for design.
Key Points
This study aims to analyze and compare the perceptions of urban parks held by local and foreign visitors in Seoul.
Collected Google Maps reviews of Namsan Park, Banpo Hangang Park, and Seoul Forest.
Utilized text mining techniques like TF-IDF and LDA topic modeling to identify key themes and keywords.
Compared the experiences and interpretations of local versus foreign visitors.
Local visitors perceive urban parks as 'everyday relaxation and part of life', emphasizing practicality.
Foreign visitors tend to view parks as symbolic places for 'beautiful scenery and unique experiences'.
The findings indicate that experiences and interpretations differ markedly between locals and foreigners.