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Hanyangdoseong, or the Seoul City Wall, covers not only the fortress that surrounded the old downtown area of Seoul, but the entire capital area surrounded by the fortress. Even today, Seoul City Wall blends well with the skyscrapers of the city and has become the symbol of Seoul. The Hanyangdoseong Trail is divided into four...   Read more

< Major city policies to be changed in 2018 >In order to support families planning to have children in the current age of low birth rates, postnatal visiting services will be put into effect from July 2018. Every family going through the process of childbirth will be provided with a dispatched postnatal health management assistant....   Read more

The first New Year’s Countdown in the area of Lotte World Tower and Seokchon Lake took place in 2017. Starting with the countdown performance with 123 citizens present, the 2018 Countdown show was held with a variety of music performances for people of all ages. The event also showcased performances for the successful hosting of...   Read more

How does it sound to come up with New Year’s resolutions with books at the Seoul Metropolitan Library? From Jan. 2 to Feb. 4 in six collection rooms and the exhibition room on first floor, the Seoul Metropolitan Library will showcase the Preview of 2018: Reading Trends with Books, Up-cycling Pop-up Playground Exhibition and other...   Read more

Change Each Citizen’s Life for the Better: The 10-Year Revolution of Seoul Dear citizens of Seoul, and fellow officials of the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Last year, we opened a new era for Korea together. We gathered at the ‘candle plaza’ for months and asked the government, “Is this what our country is all about?” Our...   Read more

Seoul has created a “Music Star Zone” near the Olympic Stadium and Jamsil Sports Complex, locations known for having hosted various celebrated Korean and international musicians. In order to commemorate those famous musicians from Korea and abroad who have performed at Jamsil Sports Complex, a “Music Star Zone” has been temporarily created on the grounds...   Read more

First opened in 2004, the Seoul Plaza Ice Skating Rink is 5,176㎡ in size and provides easy access to winter sports options, right in the heart of the city, for locals and tourists alike. The rink opened for this winter season last year, and will stay open until the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony....   Read more

A “Hot Winter Market” where steaks, tacos, pad thai, sushi and various other foods from all over the world can be enjoyed is going to open soon. This event will be held in Yeouido Hangang Park Event Plaza (Yeouinaru Station, Exit 2) for six days, from Jan. 2, 2018 (Tue) until Jan. 7, 2018 (Sun)....   Read more

Discover Seoul Pass, a travel pass for foreign tourists first introduced on July 29, 2016, has surpassed 20,000 tickets in cumulative sales. Discover Seoul Pass is a travel-exclusive card that grants free entry into 21 popular Seoul hot spots, as well as discounts on 13 other venues, including performances, duty-free shops, tourist facilities and more....   Read more

Seoul City invites the citizens of Seoul to the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics Sacred Torch Relay and Celebration Festival. The 2018 PyeongChang Olympics Sacred Torch Relay will be held from Jan. 13, 2018 until Jan. 16, 2018, for four days all across Seoul. Citizens will be able to witness the Sacred Torch Relay, back for the...   Read more

Dec. 31, 2017 – Starting with the first run in the morning, the 2.8 km Jongno Exclusive Median Bus Lane (Sejong-daero Junction – Heunginjimun Junction) is scheduled to begin being used. With the opening of this bus lane, the East-West axis that penetrates through downtown Seoul will be complete, increasing the convenience of public transportation...   Read more

The level of satisfaction for Seoul City Buses has reached 81.02 points, the highest score ever since Seoul started conducting city bus satisfaction surveys in 2006. According to the results of the “2017 Seoul Bus Satisfaction Survey,” city buses scored 81.02 points, village buses scored 79.69 points, and airport buses scored 85.33 points. Seoul has...   Read more