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Endangered species find homes, thrive along the Han River

Recent ecological monitoring of the Han River area has confirmed the presence of endangered species such as otters and leopard cats, along with breeding activity by gray herons, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday.

2026-04-14

Rollin' by the river

Visitors push giant inflatable water balls during the Seoul Spring Festival at Yeouido Hangang Park in Yeongdeungpo District, western Seoul, on April 12. The event also features attractions such as a floating carousel and a treasure hunt.

2026-04-12

Han River to heat, cool subway platforms, indoor spaces at future transit center

Water from the Han River will both heat and cool subway platforms and indoor spaces at a soon-to-be-built transit center in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, the city government announced on Monday.

2026-04-07

More than 350 passengers evacuated after Han River cruise boat runs aground

More than 350 passengers were evacuated after a Han River cruise ship ran aground near Banpo Bridge in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on Saturday.

2026-03-29

I took a cruise on the Han River and saw Seoul from another angle.

By cutting through the heart of Seoul on its main waterway, the Seoul Cruise offers passengers a novel way to see the city. Rides include live music, food and drinks, though our reporter would have liked a little more supplementary information.

2026-03-12

바다에서 서울로…한강 갈매기의 사정

Seagulls have recently been spotted along stretches of the Han River in Seoul, raising questions for visitors more accustomed to seeing the birds along the coast.

2026-03-09

From seaside to Seoul: Why seagulls are frequently spotted at Han River

Seagulls have recently been spotted along stretches of the Han River in Seoul, raising questions for visitors more accustomed to seeing the birds along the coast.

2026-03-04

Hangang Bus ferry service to resume full operations on Sunday

The Hangang Bus ferry will finally resume operations across the entire Han River beginning Sunday after stopping operations for three months due to a major mishap last November.

2026-02-25

Ice ice baby

Drifting ice floats on the Han River near the Ilsan Bridge in Gimpo, Gyeonggi, on Jan. 26, as Korea's cold wave continues.

2026-01-26

Han River freezes for the first time this season

The Korea Meteorological Administration announced Saturday that the Han River officially froze for the first time this season, earlier than usual, as a brutal cold wave gripped much of the nation.

2026-01-03