Korea Joongang Daily
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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

Seoul mayor defends planned Korean War memorial, accuses central gov't of interfering

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon defends the Korean War memorial project at Gwanghwamun Square, asserting its importance in promoting freedom and democracy, while criticizing the central government's plan to halt it.

2026-02-10

Hangang Bus ferry service to resume full operations from January 2026

Seoul’s Hangang Bus ferries, which have been allowed to operate on half of their routes out of safety concerns, are expected to fully resume service in January 2026.

2025-12-30

Safety Ministry finds multiple regulatory, safety violations for Hangang Bus ferries

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on Thursday that the Hangang Bus ferries suffered from unauthorized navigation buoys, inadequate safety measures and weak lines of communication between operators and local authorities.

2025-12-11

Hangang Bus ferries repeatedly scrape riverbed, hit foreign objects, says Seoul gov't

Hangang Bus ferries have repeatedly scraped the riverbed or floating debris at Han River during operation despite following designated routes, according to reports from the Seoul city government and the ferry operator on Monday.

2025-11-17

Democratic Party slams Seoul mayor after latest Hangang Bus ferry accident

Following another accident, the Democratic Party called for a full suspension of the Hangang Bus service, criticizing Mayor Oh Se-hoon for inadequate safety reviews amid rising concerns about passenger safety and transparency.

2025-11-16

Revamped and finally punctual: Hangang Bus ferry marks successful reopening with high passenger count

The Hangang Bus ferry resumed service on Saturday after a one-month test run period without passengers that began on Sept. 29. During the trial period, Seoul city focused on improving safety, punctuality and service quality.

2025-11-02

Hangang Bus to resume operations on Nov. 1 after completing inspections

Hangang Bus, which had been suspended for about a month since Sept. 29, have completed inspections and will resume operations at 9 a.m. on Saturday, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Monday.

2025-10-27