Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

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

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

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

Seoul skating

An outdoor skate rink covered in snow is shown in front of Seoul City Hall on Wednesday. The iconic stake rink is opening up for the first time since 2019 after being shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

2022-12-21

Seoul Plaza's skating rink reopens for first time in three years

The skating rink at Seoul Plaza will open this winter for the first time in three years. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Monday that the Seoul Plaza skating rink will start operation from Dec. 21.

2022-12-12