In alignment with the public contribution initiative for the “Reconstruction of Banpo Jugong Apartment Complex 1,” an elevated park will be established, connecting Sinbanpo with Banpo Hangang District. Plans include the construction of a 10,000㎡ deck park and an exhibition center atop Olympic-daero, ensuring the park’s spaciousness and accessibility to the public. An international design...   Read more

From yellow to now pink, Hechi has smartened up in a modern interpretation of Korea’s traditional dancheong hues Hechi’s Soul Friends (“Blue Dragon”, “White Tiger”, “Red Bird”, “Black Tortoise”), newly crafted characters in a fictional universe, also Make their first public show garnering attention First appearance made on February 1 at DDP as 8m balloon...   Read more

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced that pilot operation of the Climate Card, allowing unlimited use of citywide public transportation (subway, bus, bike), will start this month as well as the operation of the River Bus in September, opening the era of public transportation on the Hangang River. Facilities that will lead Seoul’s economy and...   Read more

Goal to remove 89% concrete for natural shore protection with soil and vegetation in 2024, complete restoration by 2025 Plans to plant 70,000 trees this year to increase greenery across Hangang Park premises by 330% (3.65 million trees) The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced that the scale of eco-friendly spaces along the Hangang River continues...   Read more

Seoul Trail to undergo renovation and re-open in April with 8 newly repaired courses and facilities The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced the complete renovation of Seoul Trail this spring to ensure citizens can safely and easily complete the trail courses. The city will begin renovating trail courses and repairing trail facilities in January to...   Read more

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced to implement its new hanok branding policy to not only shape the identity of Seoul, but also promote the beauty of hanok architecture. As a major source of cultural heritage that represents Seoul, the city aims to spread the charms and values of hanok, which encompass both traditional and...   Read more

Seoul Metropolitan Library international design contest finalist announced Recognized for flexible spatial composition featuring an eco-friendly roof to serve as an urban green space The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced that it held a screening for the finalist of its Seoul Metropolitan Library international design competition on Tue, Dec. 12 and selected the design plan...   Read more

Aerial view of the prize-winning entry of the international Seoripul art storage facility design competition A unique art storage facility featuring elegant architecture is set to grace the location of a former intelligence agency in Seocho-gu. Following an international design competition aimed at project completion by 2028, Herzog & de Meuron, renowned for designing the...   Read more

“Seoul Twin Eye” (tentative name) 180 m Ferris wheel to be built in Sangam-dong The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced to build a 180-meter Ferris wheel tentatively named “Seoul Twin Eye” in Pyeonghwa (Peace) Park inside World Cup Park in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu. Distinguished as the world’s first twin Ferris wheel, featuring two intersecting rings, the...   Read more

Seoul Color 2024: “Skycoral” The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced to designate a new “Seoul Color” every year to reflect the evolving lifestyles and interests of its citizens. On Thu, Nov. 30, the city announced “Skycoral” as Seoul Color of 2024, capturing the hues of the sunset over the Hangang River. Let’s delve into the...   Read more

Improving the pedestrian environment of five downtown areas crowded with many pedestrian tourists as well as managing public facility design and bad odors The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) will create symbolic street forests at major urban sites that show the identity of Seoul to welcome tourists, giving them a good first impression when visiting Seoul....   Read more

Seoul’s new brand design for its slogan “Seoul, My Soul” unveiled on Wed, Aug. 16 Cheerful pictograms containing the charms of Seoul (i.e. heart, exclamation point, smiley face) Mayor Oh Se-hoon’s wish to “make citizens happy and bring global attention” with the new brand The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) unveiled the new brand design for...   Read more