– An overpass built in 1970 turned into a 1,024-meter-long pedestrian road called “Seoullo 7017” – A concrete structure reborn into a living space full of nature – Expected to be a new landmark in Seoul, where citizens and tourists can enjoy the city’s history and nature – An innovative example of urban development focused...   Read more

Having disappeared and appeared over the past century, mysterious islands, each telling its own interesting story, dot the Hangang River. Seonyudo Island finally became an island after a flood. It is a theme park-like island with a gallery and garden of green pillars, among other attractions. Nodeulseom Island, formerly a sandy plain stretching out from...   Read more

The Hangang River offers beautiful scenery throughout the year: rape blossoms in spring, water skiing in summer, high blue skies in fall, and white snow in winter. There are various festivals throughout the year, including the Seoul International Fireworks Festival, which is held every October. Two of the most popular activities are taking a ride...   Read more

During the intense heat of midsummer is the only time visitors can experience “Hangang culture” at the Hangang River. Many citizens come here to drink beer, ride bicycles, enjoy the cool breeze, and spend a night in a tent. On summer nights in Seoul, films of various genres are screened free of charge at theaters...   Read more

Seoul, the city of books, will provide all citizens access to a library within a 10-minute walk, no matter where they may be in the city. Book reading promotion policy, “Empowering citizens through books” The city is pursuing its goal of increasing the number of public libraries to 272 and small libraries to 1,100. The...   Read more

Seoul City Wall, one of the few city walls in the world that have remained intact. The city wall path on Namsan Mountain, a superb hiking trail that highlights the harmony created between the 600-year-old city wall, built during the reign of King Taejo, and the surrounding natural environment. Seoul City Wall, built along the...   Read more

Themed museums, such as Grevin Museum Seoul, the first wax museum in Asia, can be found all across Seoul. Seoul City Wall Museum showcases the history of Seoul City Wall, which has diligently surrounded the city since it was built in 1396. Eunpyeong History Hanok Museum presents the history of Eunpyeong, relics discovered at the...   Read more

Seoul supports the selection of historical sites related to notable figures or the stories of the city’s citizens as “future heritage” that must be preserved. The House of Yun Geuk-yeong, the composer of the first Korean children’s song, was selected as a trial project for future heritage preservation initiative in 2014. A total of 345...   Read more

Seoul Fashion Week aims to become the world’s fifth largest Fashion Week after New York, Paris, London, and Milano. The event supports new designers and designers in their effort to secure global competitiveness. The numbers of overseas buyers and foreign press in attendance at Seoul Fashion Week have been on the rise since 2010. It...   Read more

In the 1970 and 80s, Korea was the world’s third biggest producer of animation, after the U.S. and Japan. Today, SICAF is the world’s fifth largest animation festival, receiving over 1,000 submitted works and attracting more than 300,000 visitors. Programs include the screening of animated films, cartoon exhibitions, various events, and conferences. The festival is...   Read more

Every first Friday to third Sunday of November, the Seoul Lantern Festival lights up Cheonggyecheon Stream for a total of 17 days. Chengdu and Changsu in China, Aomori Prefecture in Japan, Taipei of Taiwan, the U.S. Embassy in Korea, and the Philippine Department of Tourism all entered lanterns into and participated in the festival. “Illuminated...   Read more

BLAST, boasting more than 200,000 views on YouTube and 10,000 world tour performances, performed at the Seoul Drum Festival. An intense performance was given by Brazil’s Aquiles Priester, the world’s most talented heavy metal drummer. Domestic performers, Cherry Filter, Drum Cat, and Institute of Traditional Percussion, captivated audiences as well. First held in 1999, the...   Read more