Seoul's 'Gwanghwamun Development Project' Wins International Urban Lighting Award

Capturing 600 Years of Seoul's History and Modern Art Charm
Re-elected as Asia Representative Vice President City at the International City Lighting Federation Busan Annual General Meeting

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Seoul City announced on the 7th that the Gwanghwamun Square Development Project won the International Urban Lighting Award at the '2022 International Urban Lighting Association (LUCI) Annual General Assembly.'

The International Urban Lighting Award is given by the International Urban Lighting Association to urban lighting projects that have achieved comprehensive results in economic, social, and cultural aspects. Seoul City has won this award four times, including in 2008 for the 'Cheonggyecheon Restoration Project,' in 2013 for the 'Yeouido Hangang Park Development Project,' and in 2016 for the 'Gyeongui Line Forest Park Development Project.'

The Gwanghwamun Square Development Project, promoted by Seoul City, harmoniously incorporated the diverse needs of citizens visiting the square?such as history, culture, transportation, rest, and civic activities?into Gwanghwamun Square, a space with 600 years of Seoul’s history and modern history.

Additionally, Seoul City was re-elected as a vice-chair city at this year’s LUCI Annual General Assembly, and will serve again as a representative city of Asia for two years from November until October 2024.

By being reappointed as a vice-chair city at this annual general assembly, Seoul City plans to lead communication, exchange, and cooperation with Asian cities, and to guide international urban landscape policies through the development of urban lighting policies and lighting technologies.

Choi In-gyu, Seoul City’s Design Policy Officer, said, “Seoul has implemented environmentally friendly and sustainable urban lighting policies based on citizen participation. Through close policy exchanges with cities worldwide, we will continue to develop Seoul’s urban lighting and strive to improve citizens’ quality of life and urban landscape.”

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