Seoul City to Build 192m Double-Layer Deck Connecting 'Seonyudo'... Creating a 'Waterfront Landmark'

Circular Floating Pedestrian Deck Combining Floating Deck on Han River + 2-Story Observation Tower to Open Late Next Year

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] A new waterfront landmark is being created on Seonyudo, where visitors can walk directly over the Han River and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere and scenery of the river.

On the 26th, the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Han River Project Headquarters announced that it will carry out the "Seonyudo Pedestrian Bridge and Han River Floating Gallery Project," completing the design by June this year, starting construction in the second half of the year, and finishing the work by the end of next year to open it to the public.

Seonyudo, located in the middle of Yanghwa Bridge, is an island accessible via the main gate connected to Yanghwa Bridge or by crossing Seonyugyo from Yanghwa Hangang Park. Seoul City aims to utilize Seonyudo, which has excellent accessibility and surrounding scenery, so that citizens can directly experience waterfront culture and enjoy relaxation. The multi-level pedestrian deck is designed in a 'ㄷ'-shaped circular structure connecting to Seonyudo, allowing visitors to enjoy views of Seonyudo Park and the Han River simultaneously. Walking along the pedestrian deck offers a panoramic view of the refreshing water flow of the Han River stretching straight upstream and downstream, and to the north, the towering Bukhansan Mountain can also be seen.

The lower deck on the first floor is a floating pedestrian deck over the river, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the sensation of walking on the Han River. The upper deck on the second floor is a fixed deck about 15 meters high, serving as an observatory to appreciate the surrounding scenery. In particular, the second-floor pedestrian deck is directly connected to the Seonyudo Observatory encountered when crossing Seonyugyo from Yanghwa Hangang Park, making it more convenient to use.

The floating gallery located in the middle of the first-floor walkway preserves some of the equipment and water spray nozzles originally installed on the floor of the World Cup Fountain, allowing visitors to share memories of the World Cup Fountain. The gallery floor is made of tempered glass, enabling visitors to view the fountain equipment beneath their feet. The centrally located spray nozzle is reborn as a "Pillar of Light Fountain" covered with circular glass Flexglas, creating colorful hues according to the spectrum of sunlight. The Flexglas wall produces gently flowing water, creating a mystical space.

Yoon Jong-jang, head of the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Han River Project Headquarters, said, “With the creation of this new waterfront cultural space on Seonyudo, it is expected to become a new landmark where people can directly experience the Han River’s waterway. We will continue to strive to make the Han River Park a place that provides healthy rest and enjoyment in the daily lives of citizens.”

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