Nowon-gu 'Danghyeoncheon Waterside Concert' Held

Nowon-gu to Hold Floating Stage Music Concert over Danghyeoncheon at 5 PM on the 7th

Western Symphony Orchestra (Conductor Bang Seong-ho), Vocalist Yoo Seong-nyeo, Saxophonist Kim Seong-hoon, Musical Actor Lim Tae-kyung to Perform

Free Admission on Site without Prior Registration! First 950 Visitors Admitted from 3 PM

Nowon-gu (Mayor Oh Seung-rok) announced that it will hold a floating music concert at Danghyeoncheon, a major walking trail for residents.

The district is promoting the touring performance project called ‘Visiting Orchestra’ to provide residents, tired from daily life, with various cultural enjoyment opportunities. People can comfortably enjoy high-quality classical music in everyday spaces such as frequently used walking trails and neighborhood parks.

Following the opening concert ‘Wolgye Cherry Blossom Concert’ held on the 8th of last month, the second stage will take place at 5 PM on the 7th at the Danghyeoncheon ground fountain in front of Korea Bible University.

The overall stage will be led by conductor Bang Seong-ho with the Western Symphony Orchestra. Composed of 46 members, the orchestra will present not only traditional classical music but also pieces that cross genres to the residents.

In the first part, soprano Yoo Seong-nyeo, who gained attention from appearing on the TV program ‘I Can See Your Voice,’ will perform. Yoo will sing pieces such as ‘Queen of the Night Aria’ and ‘Beautiful Country,’ delivering an emotional stage harmonized with the orchestra.

Last year's Danghyeoncheon Waterside Music Festival

Saxophonist Kim Seong-hoon will also perform familiar popular songs like ‘We Are the Champion’ and ‘Flying Through the Deep Night’ arranged for saxophone.

In the second part, musical actor and vocalist Lim Tae-kyung, known for his roles in famous musicals such as ‘Phantom,’ ‘Mozart!’, and ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ as well as various TV programs, will take the stage. Lim will perform pieces including ‘Nella Fantasia,’ ‘Dongbaek Agassi,’ and ‘Nim-eun Meon Gose,’ offering a rich performance blending classical and popular music.

Anyone wishing to attend can watch for free on site without prior registration. For safe viewing, seating will be guided on a first-come, first-served basis for 950 people starting at 3 PM. The district also plans to ensure safety thoroughly by establishing a separate safety management plan, obtaining structural safety inspection certification, and deploying safety personnel.

Mayor Oh Seung-rok said, “In celebration of Family Month, we have prepared a high-quality floating music concert at Danghyeoncheon, the place residents visit most comfortably and frequently,” adding, “We hope everyone enjoys a warm and rich May filled with culture throughout Nowon’s everyday spaces.”

Seongbuk-gu Opens ‘Seongbuk Historical and Cultural Park’ after Completion

Purchased and Demolished Houses Blocking the View of Hanyangdoseong

Properly Appreciating the 600-Year History of the Joseon Dynasty’s Hanyangdoseong

Installed Rest Area Pergola, Outdoor Stage, Seating Wall, and Landscape Lighting

The Seongbuk-dong section of Hanyangdoseong, considered the best part of the fortress wall, can now be appreciated more properly.

Seongbuk-gu (Mayor Lee Seung-ro) has opened the ‘Seongbuk Historical and Cultural Park’ after completing its construction.

The area from Seongbuk-dong Rest Area to Seongbuk Historical and Cultural Center, where the park was created, is the starting point of the Baegak section of Hanyangdoseong and retains the original form of fortress construction and reconstruction from the Joseon Dynasty through modern times, attracting continuous visits from domestic and international visitors.

However, the appreciation was limited due to houses built in the area. In response, the district has steadily carried out projects to purchase and demolish houses blocking the view of Hanyangdoseong, allowing proper appreciation of the fortress wall that holds 600 years of Joseon Dynasty history.

On the sites where the adjacent houses were demolished, grass and short pine trees were planted to secure sightlines and enhance the atmosphere for viewing Hanyangdoseong. Rest areas, exercise facilities, and pergolas were installed in spaces with good views of the fortress wall for residents’ convenience. A local visitor to Seongbuk Historical and Cultural Park said, “I used to visit Seongbuk-dong Rest Area often for walks along Hanyangdoseong, but the houses blocking the view were disappointing. Now, with the open view, I can fully appreciate the 600 years of Hanyangdoseong’s history and relax, which is wonderful.”

Seongbuk-gu has installed an outdoor stage and seating wall within Seongbuk Historical and Cultural Park, continuing the function of the former Seongbuk-dong Rest Area, which was used as the starting point of the Hanyang Sunseong-gil (Baegak section). These facilities will be used for gatherings during historical explorations and for history and cultural education programs. Landscape lighting was also installed. A Seongbuk-gu official said, “Besides improving nighttime walking conditions for visitors, the combination of the fortress wall’s night view and the park’s lighting will attract more people to fall in love with the charm of Seongbuk-dong.”

Mayor Lee Seung-ro of Seongbuk-gu stated, “We hope Seongbuk Historical and Cultural Park, along with Seongbuk Historical and Cultural Center and the Modern Literature Museum, will become the starting point for historical and cultural tourism in Seongbuk-dong and a landmark of Seongbuk-gu, introducing the charm of our history and culture to numerous domestic and international visitors and encouraging more people to visit.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.