Research

Featured Peer-Reviewed Article

Lee, S., Gu, H.*, Kim, S., & Kim, K. (2026). Resilience of Urban Vitality Under External Shocks: Planning Insights from Seoul During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Sustainable Cities and Society, 141, 107232.

Highlights

  • Resilience of urban vitality during the COVID-19 pandemic was measured in Seoul.
  • Three resilience dimensions were resistance, recovery capacity, and adaptability.
  • Neighborhood characteristics shaped resilience differently across dimensions.
  • Context-specific effects revealed heterogeneous and dynamic resilience patterns.
  • Findings provide insights for sustainable urban planning and tailored strategies.