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Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Songpa Naru Park (Seokchonhosu Lake) (송파나루공원 (석촌호수))’. 💡 Overview Songpa Naru Park, also commonly referred to as Seokchonhosu Lake, is a citizen park in Seoul with a jogging course and walking trails. It has two lakes with Songpa-daero Boulevard running in between. Originally, a branch of the Hangang…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Choong Ang High School (중앙고등학교)’. 💡 Overview Choong Ang High School is located in Jong-ro near Samcheongdong-gil. It was built to educate the public at the beginning of the 20th century. The school’s main building was reconstructed in 1937 after the original two-story brick house was destroyed in…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Culture Station Seoul 284 (문화역 서울 284)’. 💡 Overview Culture Station Seoul 284 opened in 2011 by restoring the old Seoul Station. The complex holds various programs including exhibitions, performances, cultural events and workshops. It holds over 100 years of history with Namdaemun Station being the original name…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yeouido Hangang Park (여의도한강공원)’. 💡 Overview Situated in Yeouido, the heart of politics, media, banking and finance, Yeouido Hangang Park is easily accessible via public transportation. The park hosts many exciting events, from the Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival in spring to the International Fireworks Festival in fall, as…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Mangwon Hangang Park (한강시민공원 망원지구 (망원한강공원))’. 💡 Overview Near Mapo-gu, Mangwon Hangang Park is situated on the northern part of the river, between Wonhyodaegyo Bridge and Seongsandaegyo Bridge. It offers lush grass perfect for picnics and promenades. Since it’s located close to the World Cup Stadium, this spacious…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원)’. 💡 Overview Banpo Hangang Park is located on the southern side of the river centering on Banpo Bridge (Jamsu Bridge) between Hamnam Bridge (upstream) and Dongjak Bridge (downstream). The Rainbow Fountain built on both sides of Banpo Bridge was registered in The Guinness Book…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain (반포대교 달빛무지개분수)’. 💡 Overview The Rainbow Fountain plunges 20 meters into the water on both side of Banpo Bridge over the Hangang River. When the sun goes down, 200 lights illuminate the fountain as it sends out dancing, rainbow-colored jets of water in the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Ichon Hangang Park (이촌한강공원)’. 💡 Overview Ichon Hangang Park is built along the Hangang Park in Yongsan. From the park, one can see the Hangang River up close, and one can also find sports facilities like soccer fields, jokgu fields, inline skating rink, water sports facilities, bicycle paths,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘N Seoul Tower (남산서울타워)’. 💡 Overview Namsan Seoul Tower was the first multipurpose tower to be established in Korea, effectively incorporating a sightseeing observatory into a broadcasting tower. For the past 40 years, Namsan Seoul Tower has served as an iconic landmark of Korea and a representative tourist…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Heunginjimun Gate – Dongdaemun Gate (흥인지문)’. 💡 Overview Heunginjimun Gate was built to protect Hanseongbu, which historically housed essential government facilities. Heunginjimun Gate was the gate on the east side of the outer wall of Seoul Fortress among eight gates. It is referred to as Dongdaemun Gate as…