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Unresponsive man pulled out of Han River after being caught in currents

Witnesses stated that "a swimmer had been pulled into a water control structure" near the southern end of Jamsil Bridge in Songpa District, southern Seoul.

2026.8.3

Seagulls fly near Yeouido Hangang Park in western Seoul on Feb. 27. [CHO JUNG-WOO]

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.

2026.3.8

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.

2026.3.3

A Hangang Bus ferry remains stuck near the Jamsil dock on Nov. 16 after striking the riverbed a day earlier. [YONHAP]

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

Jinu of Saja Boys from Netflix's animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters' appears in the night sky during the “2025 Hangang Drone Light Show” at Ttukseom Hangang Park in eastern Seoul on Sept. 7. [NEWS1]

Seoul's night sky glows with 'KPop Demon Hunters' drone magic — in pictures

Iconic characters and scenes from Netflix's hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" adorned Seoul sky above Han River on Sunday night as the city hosted a "2025 Hangang Drone Light Show."

2025.9.7

Hangang Bus departs for Ttukseom in eastern Seoul during its inaugural public ferry ride on July 1. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Hangang Bus trial run proves a scenic but searing ride

Ahead of its official launch in September, the Seoul Metropolitan Government opened the Hangang Bus to the public for trial rides on Tuesday, inviting tourists, families and curious commuters to hop on board.

2025.7.1

Sunny Monday in Seoul

A parkgoer relaxes in the shade with a view of Namsan at Han River Park in Seoul on May 26, as the city enjoys a day of clear, sunny weather.

2025.5.26

People space out during the Hangang Space-out Competition at Jamsu Bridge in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on May 11. [PARK SANG-MOON]

Turn on, tune in, zone out: Hangang Space-out Competition celebrates mindfulness in a frantic world

The Hangang Space-out Competition in Seoul invited 120 participants to do nothing for 90 minutes, contrasting Korea's fast-paced culture. The event promotes mindfulness, with participants experiencing challenges while trying to find peace in silence.

2025.5.12

People participate in the Hangang Night Tour program in an undated photo from 2024. [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Hangang Night Tour to offer new river experience under moonlight

The Hangang Night Tour program is opening for sign-ups, offering two routes with special events for participants.

2025.4.21

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon speaks during a vessel launching ceremony for the city's Hangang Bus in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang, on Monday. [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Seoul's 'Hangang Bus' ferries unveiled for first time, official launch next March

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon’s much-anticipated water bus project is closer to reality as the physical Hangang Bus ferries were unveiled for the first time on Monday.

2024.11.25