Seoul City plans to complete building more waterfront attractions by next year

Seoul's campaign to transform its empty urban spaces into green venues for leisure continues.

Our Cha Yun-kyung has a glimpse.

In Seodaemun-gu District, Seoul, lots of people came out to enjoy the warm sunshine in front of the Hongjecheon Riverbank, which is an artificial waterfall.

A rose garden and a cafe have recently been built near the riverfront in Jungnang-gu District, Seoul, which is famous for rose festivals.

A performing arts center will also be opened nearby.

Around Segokcheon Stream, in Gangnam-gu District, there's a riverside park for families.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is planning to complete building 27 more waterfront cultural spaces by next year.

"People like to spend their spare time at riverside attractions. It will become more competitive among autonomous districts to build such places, so there are plans to make more."

Seoul Metropolitan Government is also restructuring plazas and empty lots as spaces for activities that blend nature, culture, and art.

The government has planted some trees around Seoul Plaza and organized more cultural festivals, encouraging greater civic participation.

More than 100 gardens have been built at Boramae Park so far, which is about 400 square meters.

As the "Garden City, Seoul" project, which entered its third year in 2025, has produced things like the Seoullo Skygarden and the outdoor forest museum in Namsan, the capital is transforming into a green city.

Cha Yun-kyung, Arirang News.