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Seoul to Unveil Its First Overpass Park by 2027, Bridging Banpo with the Han River Park

Seoul to Unveil Its First Overpass Park by 2027, Bridging Banpo with the Han River Park

SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul is set to introduce its inaugural overpass park in 2027, spanning 10,000 square meters over the Olympic Expressway from Banpobon-dong to Banpo Han River Park in Seocho District.  The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced plans on February 1 to develop the new park and cultural facilities, incorporating the overpass park [...]

Seoul to Open Public Swimming Pools by Han River

Seoul to Open Public Swimming Pools by Han River

SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday it will operate outdoor swimming pools along the Han River during the summer season, starting this Friday and continuing until Aug. 20. Three outdoor swimming pools in the Ttukseom, Gwangnaru and Yeouido areas, and two swimming areas in the Nanji and Yanghwa districts [...]

Seoul Considers Designating Alcohol-free Zones Along Han River

Seoul Considers Designating Alcohol-free Zones Along Han River

SEOUL, June 8 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday it will revise a city ordinance, enabling the designation of alcohol-free zones in riverside parks along the Han River. The city has recently proposed a bill to the Seoul Metropolitan Council, seeking to amend an ordinance promoting a healthy drinking culture. This initiative [...]

Seoul to Run Han River History Exploration Program

Seoul to Run Han River History Exploration Program

SEOUL, April 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The Hangang Project Headquarters of the Seoul metropolitan government said Tuesday it will launch a history exploration program on April 26. This program aims to provide participants with the opportunity to learn about the history and culture of the Han River. It will be accompanied by a commentator during [...]

Seoul to Create Floating Swimming Pools, Marina Facilities on Han River

Seoul to Create Floating Swimming Pools, Marina Facilities on Han River

COPENHAGEN, March 21 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government will create floating swimming pools along the Han River by 2026, along with marina facilities equipped with restaurants, a concert hall and a sunset observation platform, the mayor has said. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon unveiled the plan to create the Han River Art Pier after [...]

Seoul to Create Sunset-viewing Facilities Along Han River

Seoul to Create Sunset-viewing Facilities Along Han River

SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government will push to create a number of sunset-viewing spots along the Han River to enhance the capital’s attractiveness as a tourist city, officials said Monday. The so-called Great Sunset Project calls for building various sunset-viewing infrastructures in the riverside areas of Sangam, Yeouido, Yongsan, Nodeul [...]