Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

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

Six swimming pools open across Seoul's Han River parks

Six riverside pools opened Thursday across the Han River parks in Seoul.

2024-06-20

Seoul International Garden Show kicks off at Ttukseom Hangang Park

Ttukseom Hangang Park in eastern Seoul transformed into a collection of gardens as the Seoul International Garden Show 2024 kicked off on Thursday.

2024-05-16

Riverside boozing under threat as local governments ban public drinking

Some local authorities have begun cracking down on outdoor drinking this year to promote a “healthy” drinking culture in the country.

2024-01-04

Seoul proposes speed limit for bikes to stop reckless cyclists

Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to legally establish a 20-kilometer (12.42 miles) per hour speed limit on bicycle lanes along the Han River.

2023-11-13

[WHY] The Han River's journey from laundry and fishing to Seoul's stress reliever

The recent news of figure skater Kim Yuna's marriage was enough to make headlines on its own, but one thing that caught the eye of the Korean press in particular was the newlywed’s new home — a luxury apartment with a view of the Han River.

2022-10-29