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Seoul to reopen downtown ice skating rink Friday, admission still just 1,000 won

Seoul will reopen its outdoor ice skating rink in the city’s main square on Friday for 1,000 won (70 cents) a ticket, a price that has remained unchanged for more than 20 years. Admissions are free on its opening day.

2025.12.16

Visitors read books at an outdoor library along Cheonggyecheon in central Seoul in an undated photo provided by the Seoul city government. [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Sun, breeze and books: Seoul’s outdoor libraries draw 3 million readers this year from all over the globe

After welcoming roughly three million visitors this year, Seoul's outdoor libraries have now closed for the season.

2025.11.27

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Rendering of the Seosomun Building Redevelopment Project [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Seoul to build concert hall and green space in Seosomun area

A sprawling new green space and a concert hall dedicated solely to classical music will be built in the Seosomun area of central Seoul as part of a major redevelopment project.

2025.11.5

A render of ″Taegeukgi Hill,″ an installation of 300 spinning pinwheels symbolizing the Korean national flag, to be set up at Seoul Plaza to mark 80 years since Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Seoul Plaza to host exhibits commemorating 80 years of liberation

Seoul Plaza will be transformed into a festive space in celebration of the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule (1910-45) with special installations commemorating the independence movement.

2025.8.7

A render of how Seoul Plaza will be renovated under the city government's new plan. [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Seoul Plaza to undergo first major renovation in 21 years

Seoul Plaza, located in front of Seoul City Hall, will undergo its first major renovation in 21 years, with the Seoul Metropolitan Government announcing plans to model the space after Madison Square Park, a landmark park in New York.

2025.4.28

Foreigners read books and relax at the outdoor library in Seoul Plaza, located in the downtown area's Jung District, in an undated photo provided by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Book it to downtown Seoul for the return of outdoor libraries

The bean bags are coming back to Gwanghwamun Square, Cheonggye Stream and Seoul Plaza as the outdoor libraries return for the summer and fall.

2025.4.21

Visitors to the Seoul Plaza ice rink in Jung District, central Seoul, enjoy ice skating on Friday, the opening day. [NEWS1]

Life's better on blades: Seoul Plaza ice rink opens — in pictures

The ice rink at Seoul Plaza, located in central Seoul, reopened on Friday with free admission available exclusively on its opening day. Here are some pictures of skaters enjoying the winter season to the fullest.

2024.12.20

In a rendered image provided by the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Tuesday, people skate at the Seoul Plaza ice skating rink. [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Seoul Plaza ice rink to reopen Friday, 1,000 won admission remains unchanged

'Tis the season for ice skating at Seoul Plaza, as the rink reopens this Friday. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday that the rink in downtown Seoul will remain open until Feb. 9.

2024.12.17

Simmons Terrace in Icheon, Gyeonggi, is a major tourist spot in the city as it houses Christmas installations and trees every year. [SIMMONS]

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle: 4 lesser known Christmas attractions

Explore unique Christmas attractions in Korea, including Seoul Plaza's ice rink, Romantic Hangang Market, Cheonan Festival and Simmons Terrace's festive displays.

2024.12.6

Apples are on display at the Gyeongbuk Apple Festival at Seoul Plaza in central Seoul on Monday. [YONHAP]

Apple of Korea's eye: Gyeongbuk festival kicks off in Seoul Plaza

Apples are on display at the Gyeongbuk Apple Festival in Seoul Plaza, central Seoul, on Monday.

2024.11.4