Tag: sangam

sangam

Latest News

Seoul gov't to turn Sangam-dong area into 'Fun City' in upgrade project

Seoul will revamp its northwestern neighborhood of Sangam-dong into a "Fun City" that specializes in the media and entertainment businesses, the city government said Tuesday.

2025.4.29

A rendered image of Sangam-dong in Mapo District, western Seoul, featuring a Ferris wheel, tentatively named the Seoul Twin Eye [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Seoul gov't seeks new team to take over lagging Sangam development

According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Monday, a new team will be created to lead the development of the Sangam area, with its head being an expert from outside the city government.

2024.6.18

Most popular

Singer-songwriter IU will hold her encore concert in September at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo District, western Seoul. [EDAM ENTERTAINMENT]

IU to hold encore concert at the World Cup Stadium in September

The encore concert will be held on Sept. 21 and 22 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium — also known as the Sangam World Cup Stadium — in Mapo District, western Seoul.

2024.3.10

Rendered image of Seoul Twin Eye [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Seoul announces nearly $700 million plan to build ginormous two-wheel Ferris wheel

Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Sunday its 910 billion won ($697 million) plan to erect the world’s first gigantic, two-wheel Ferris wheel as a new landmark in Sangam, western Seoul.

2023.12.4

An artist’s rendition of the Seoul Ring [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Sangam's spokeless Ferris wheel will run on renewable energy

The world’s second-largest Ferris wheel will be built on a hilltop park in western Seoul by late 2027, offering a panoramic view of the Han River and bustling capital.

2023.3.8