Dogs dressed as Joseon-era night watchmen will take to Seoul’s historic streets Saturday, bringing an unusual twist to neighborhood safety patrols and offering visitors a new way to explore one of the capital’s increasingly popular alleyways. The Seoul Metropolitan Government will deploy 12 teams from its volunteer dog patrol program along a 1.1-kilometer route connecting Jongmyo Shrine’s outer gate, Seosulla Street and Yulgok-ro, beginning at 10 a.m. Oct. 24. The approximately 70-minute patrol will recreate the rounds once conducted by "sunragun," guards who monitored streets during the Joseon Dynasty, with participating dogs wearing costumes inspired by the historical patrolmen. Accompanied by their owners, the dogs will inspect alleyways for potential safety hazards and inconveniences while promoting responsible pet-walking practices, including proper leash use and consideration for other pedestrians. Two professional dog trainers will join the event to provide safety guidance before departure and supervise the teams along the route. Seosulla Street runs alongside the western wal