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05/09/2026

✨ “The True Charm of Seoul, Chosen by 33,911 Citizens!”

Meet 2026 Seoul Edition 25 💖

Discover the ever-changing scenery of [2026 Seoul Edition 25], where Seoul takes on a completely different atmosphere throughout the day. 🎬

🌅 From Sunset to Night Views: A Day in Seoul
Enjoy the warm sunset at Haneul Park in Mapo-gu, Yongwangsan Skywalk in Yangcheon-gu, and Seokchon Lake in Songpa-gu,

followed by the vibrant nights of Seosulla-gil in Jongno-gu and the alleys of Euljiro in Jung-gu.
Experience Seoul’s many different moments, all in one video.

🙋‍♀️ 25 Local Seoul Spots Chosen by Citizens
Through expert evaluation and votes from 33,911 citizens, 25 spots were selected to represent the unique charm of Seoul’s 25 districts.

🌿 From Alleys and Nature to History and Night Views
Discover special places that capture Seoul’s everyday life and unique character, including Bongeunsa Temple in Gangnam-gu, which received the most votes among all individual locations.

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Beyond the famous tourist attractions, step into Seoul’s neighborhoods and discover the everyday life of the people who call the city home.

This year, explore [Seoul Edition 25] and discover your own Seoul in a whole new way. 💙

✨ Downtown Seoul Has Transformed into a Giant Outdoor Art Museum! 🎨The is now taking place across Seoul!—[Event Informa...
04/09/2026

✨ Downtown Seoul Has Transformed into a Giant Outdoor Art Museum! 🎨

The is now taking place across Seoul!

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[Event Information]

🏛️ Gwanghwamun Special Exhibition (screened at 43 minutes past every hour)

🗓️ Until Sep. 19 (Sat)
🏢 Location: 8 digital screens around Gwanghwamun

🌬️ COEX Special Exhibition (wind & fragrance experience)

🗓️ Until Sep. 6 (Sun)
🏢 Location: Kiaf Grand Ballroom, COEX

🍂 Fall Season Exhibition

🗓️ Through November
🏢 Locations: Atelier Nodeul, Haechi Madang, Cheonggyecheon Stream & more

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[👇 Exhibition Highlights 👇]

🏙️ Simultaneous Screening Across 8 Gwanghwamun Screens

Starting at 43 minutes past every hour, spectacular media art fills 8 large screens around Gwanghwamun simultaneously for 2 minutes.

🌾 Immersive COEX Special Exhibition (⚠️ Limited Time Only!)

Experience the breeze and fragrance of a real green barley field in front of a large-scale video installation. Don’t miss this special exhibition—it’s only open through this Sunday!

🍁 Exhibitions Throughout the Fall

Media art continues through November at locations across Seoul, including Nodeul Island, Cheonggyecheon Stream, and Dongdaemun.

This weekend, experience the art of light in the heart of Seoul! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️✨

🎆📢 Heading to the Seoul International Fireworks Festival? Check this first!From road closures to additional public trans...
04/09/2026

🎆📢 Heading to the Seoul International Fireworks Festival? Check this first!

From road closures to additional public transportation, plan ahead before you go!

The Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2026 with Hanwha takes place Sep. 5 around Yeouido and Ichon Hangang Parks.

[Seoul International Fireworks Festival]

Teams from Korea, the U.S. & U.K. will participate, with a pre-event on Sep. 4 for the first time! ✨

📅 Pre-event: Sep. 4 (Fri)
🎆 Main Fireworks Show: Sep. 5 (Sat), 8 PM
📍 Yeouido & Ichon Hangang Parks
※ Food Truck Zone near Yeouido Mulbit Stage: Sep. 4–5, 1–10 PM

[Transportation Information]

🚧 Road Closures
✔ Wonhyo Bridge: Sep. 5, 9 AM–Sep. 6, 3 AM
✔ Yeouidong-ro (Mapo Bridge south end–63 Building): Sep. 5, 3 PM–midnight
※ 24 bus routes will be temporarily detoured.

🚇 Additional Subway Services
✔ Lines 5 & 9: 83 additional runs before/after the event
✔ Trains may skip Yeouinaru Station or entrances may close due to congestion.
※ Consider using Yeouido, Mapo, or Saetgang Station.

🚌 Bus Service Changes
✔ Extra buses: Sep. 5, 7–8 PM & 10–11 PM on 26 routes via Yeouido Transit Center/Yeouido Station
✔ 16 routes will skip 4 Hangang Bridge stops: Sep. 5, 4–9:20 PM
✔ Yeouinaru Station Exit 2 stop relocated about 120m: Sep. 4, 6:20–9:30 PM (12 routes)

🚲 Seoul Bike, e-bikes & shared PM
Rentals/returns suspended in Yeouido & Ichon: Sep. 4, 8 AM–Sep. 6, 7 AM. Bicycle access to crowded areas restricted Sep. 5.

⛴️ Hangang Bus
No service or shortened operations Sep. 3–5. Check the Hangang Bus website for details.

🦺 Safety & Convenience
✔ Approx. 6,800 safety personnel
✔ 20% more safety equipment
✔ 6 emergency medical/operations centers
✔ 45 patrol boats
✔ 94 additional temporary restrooms

※ Information centers in Yeouido Zones B & E provide assistance with restrooms, medical care, lost children & lost items.
※ Use the official “Orange Play” app to check your location and request emergency assistance.

📺 Can’t make it? Watch live on Seoul City’s official YouTube channel!

🎶 “This Fall, Seoul Forest Comes Alive with Colorful Experiences!” ✨Here’s your guide to the [2026 Seoul International G...
04/09/2026

🎶 “This Fall, Seoul Forest Comes Alive with Colorful Experiences!” ✨

Here’s your guide to the [2026 Seoul International Garden Show: Fall Programs], where you can fully enjoy the beauty of autumn! 🎉

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📌 [Event Information]

🗓️ Period: Sep. – Oct. (dates vary by program)

📍 Location: Seoul Forest (Family Lawn, Experience Lawn & more)

🎟️ Admission: Open to everyone (reservations required for select programs, including docent tours and horseback riding)

🎁 Special Event: Complete a satisfaction survey for a chance to win prizes each week, including Seorak Waterpia tickets.

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📸 18 Picture-Perfect Autumn Gardens

Stroll through themed gardens filled with colorful foliage and silver grass! Join a docent tour with expert commentary for an even more relaxing and immersive experience.

🎬 Romantic Autumn Night Garden Cinema

Enjoy outdoor movies under the cool autumn night sky! Watch favorites like “Wonka” and “My Neighbor Totoro,” along with live busking performances.

🏃‍♀️ Unique Activities in the Heart of the City

Try a special horseback riding experience in the middle of Seoul Forest, or join a nighttime ecology walk accompanied by the sounds of autumn insects!

🎀 Seoul My Soul Lounge, where you can find official Seoul merchandise From highly
collectible Hechi plush toys to delicious 'Seoul Bread', we've brought together the diverse charms of Seoul all in one place.

A perfect combination of relaxing walks, romantic movies, and unique experiences.

This fall, experience these special moments for yourself at Seoul Forest! 🍁🏃‍♂️

03/09/2026

🎶 “Tonight, DDP Dances to the Beat!” ✨

[Seoul Light DDP 2026 Fall] finally opens today, lighting up the autumn night! 🎉

🎨 Masters Reimagined Through Light

Works by Korean art masters including Nam June Paik and Yoo Youngkuk fill DDP’s massive façade as spectacular media art.

⚡ Interactive Art That Reacts to the Beat

Experience an electrifying performance where visuals and lights respond to the beat of live music in real time!

🔥 A Special Stage You Won’t Want to Miss!

Don’t miss the live opening performance by the one-of-a-kind electronic band IDIOTAPE.

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📌 [Event Information]

🗓 Period: Sep. 3 (Thu) – Sep. 13 (Sun)

⏰ Hours: Daily, 7:30–10:30 PM

📍 Location: Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

💸 Admission: Free for everyone 🙆‍♂️

🎧 Special Live Performance: Sep. 3 (Thu), 8:00–8:40 PM (IDIOTAPE)

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A night when light, music, and art come together as one.

Tonight, experience this spectacular moment for yourself at DDP! 🌌🏃‍♀️

🌙 The Romance of “Hangang Bamping,” Now Across the Hangang River!Starting this September, shade tents can stay up until ...
03/09/2026

🌙 The Romance of “Hangang Bamping,” Now Across the Hangang River!

Starting this September, shade tents can stay up until 10 PM! ✨

Last August, Hangang Bamping at Yeouido and Ttukseom welcomed 3,503 groups and 11,476 participants in just one month! ⛺

Friday and Saturday sessions filled up within 5 minutes of reservations opening, and 94.7% of participants hoped the program would return next year—showing strong demand for enjoying the Hangang River at night.

🌃 More nighttime stays, more local spending!

Card sales in the Yeouido, Ttukseom, and Mangwon areas rose 5.9% compared with the same period last year, showing how nighttime leisure can lead to longer stays and increased spending.

🌙 Now, the positive changes seen through Hangang Bamping are expanding into everyday nights along the Hangang River! 🙌

Starting in September, shade tent hours will be extended and delivery zones expanded for more convenient nighttime leisure. ✨

⛺ Shade tents until 10 PM!

Hours are extended by 3 hours, from 7 PM to 10 PM, while designated tent areas increase from 16 to 20.

🛵 Delivery zones expand to 11 Hangang Parks!

Delivery zones increase from 6 locations in 3 parks to 17 locations across 11 parks, making food delivery even more convenient.

🌙 Safety measures will also be strengthened with additional lighting and CCTV, increased night patrols, crowd management, and waste collection.

Enjoy longer, cooler September nights along the Hangang River! ✨

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🌃 Changes at Hangang Parks from September

⛺ Shade Tents
⏰ Hours: Until 7 PM → 10 PM
📍 Areas: 16 → 20
*1 new area each at Gwangnaru, Jamsil, Ttukseom & Yanghwa Hangang Parks

🛵 Delivery Zones
📍 6 locations in 3 parks → 17 locations in 11 parks
*Gwangnaru, Jamsil, Ttukseom, Jamwon, Banpo, Ichon, Yeouido, Yanghwa, Mangwon, Nanji & Gangseo Hangang Parks

🔎 Hangang River website: hangang.seoul.go.kr
🔎 Instagram: .official

💙 Create Your Own Seoul Goods with Hechi!Seoul’s iconic character Hechi has teamed up with UNIQLO UTme! ✨Create your own...
03/09/2026

💙 Create Your Own Seoul Goods with Hechi!

Seoul’s iconic character Hechi has teamed up with UNIQLO UTme! ✨

Create your own special T-shirts and tote bags by mixing and matching designs in your own style! 👕

Choose from 29 different Hechi designs to create one-of-a-kind Seoul goods just for you! 💙

📅 Launch Date: Sep. 4 (Fri)

📍 Available at
UNIQLO Myeongdong Store

- More stores coming soon

🎁 Myeongdong Store Exclusive EVENT

Spend KRW 100,000 or more on UNIQLO products and receive a Hechi keyring!
※ While supplies last

Create your own item filled with the charm of Seoul—check it out now! ✨

After work, Seoul’s nights become even more romantic! 💫This fall, enjoy a relaxing evening at Seoul City Hall, where obs...
02/09/2026

After work, Seoul’s nights become even more romantic! 💫

This fall, enjoy a relaxing evening at Seoul City Hall,

where observation spaces stay open late for panoramic city views—all for free!

[Nighttime Observation Spaces]

🗓️ Starting Sep. 4, 2026
💸 Free admission / No reservation required

📍 Sky Observatory(📸3,4)
⏰ Fri–Sat until 10 PM (until 9 PM Nov.–Feb.)
✔️ Seoul City Hall, 8F–9F (use the dedicated elevator next to the robot café on 1F)
✔️ Enjoy panoramic night views from a warm, comfortable indoor space

📍 Jeongdong Observatory
⏰ Fri–Sat until 10 PM (until 9 PM Nov.–Feb.)
✔️ Seosomun Building 1, 13F
✔️ Enjoy a cup of coffee overlooking the peaceful night view of Deoksugung Palace

📍 Haneultteul
⏰ Tue–Fri 9 AM–9 PM / Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
※ Limited operation during parts of winter
✔️ Rooftop, Seoul Library 5F
✔️ An outdoor rooftop garden overlooking the lights of Seoul Plaza and Sejong-daero

[👇 Nighttime Highlights 👇]

🌠 Free Entry, No Reservation
Drop by anytime and discover these hidden gems in the heart of Seoul.

🌙 Extended Evening Hours
Sky Observatory and Jeongdong Observatory stay open until 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, while Haneultteul stays open until 9 PM on weekdays.

🌉 Panoramic Views from Deoksugung Palace to Sungnyemun Gate
Take in Seoul’s illuminated landmarks, including Deoksugung Palace, Gwanghwamun, Sejong-daero, and Sungnyemun Gate.

🦉 Special Night Tong-Tong Tour
Starting Sep. 18, every Fri–Sat at 7:30 PM!
Explore Seoul City Hall’s hidden stories and night views with a professional guide. Online advance reservations available.

🎇 Seoul City Hall Night Illumination
Every day from 30 minutes after sunset until 11 PM, Seoul City Hall and Seoul Library light up with colorful themed illuminations.

Experience Seoul’s beautiful nights and make your autumn evenings even more special and romantic! ✨

02/09/2026

📸 DDP is where you can discover Seoul’s latest trends right now!

We visited the energetic 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week! 🔥

Get a first look at the stylish atmosphere of DDP—where every corner is photo-worthy—in this Reel!

This year’s Fashion Week takes place on a larger scale across Seoul, including DDP, Jamsil, and Seongsu.

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🗓️ Sep. 1 (Tue) – 6 (Sun)

📍 DDP, Lotte World Tower in Jamsil, Seongsu, and other locations across Seoul

[👇 4 Highlights You Won’t Want to Miss 👇]

🖤 K-Fashion Runways

Starting with opening brand RE RHEE, fashion shows and presentations by 31 designer brands will take place at DDP and Jamsil.

💚 Special NCT Event in Jamsil

Celebrate NCT’s 10th anniversary with an exhibition of actual stage outfits (Sep. 4–6) and a runway show.

On Sep. 6, a charity market at the lawn plaza of Lotte World Tower in Jamsil will sell 3,000 outfits worn by the members throughout their careers. NCT fans, don’t miss it!

🎪 K-Lifestyle Experiences at DDP

Along with the adidas pop-up store, the “K-Lifestyle Street” at DDP features experiences and events from 18 Korean brands spanning food, beauty, wellness, and more.

🌐 Global Fashion Business

Discover K-fashion going global through a trade show connecting around 100 Korean brands with international buyers, plus a Berlin showroom in Seongsu!

Everywhere you go becomes a stage as fashion and culture come together to turn the entire city into one big festival. 🥂

Experience today’s Seoul—a fresh and exciting city capturing attention around the world! 🖤✨

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