Seoul Urban Architecture Exhibition Hall 'Haneulso' Surpasses 50,000 Visitors

Seoul City Extends Operating Hours Until 8 PM

Seoul City announced on the 13th that the , the theme pavilion of the '4th Seoul Urban Architecture Exhibition Hall' opened last month at Yeoldae Songsan Green Plaza, has gained great popularity by surpassing 50,000 cumulative visitors as of the 6th.

To deliver the diverse urban charms and visual experiences viewed from to more citizens, Seoul City extended the operating hours by one hour, opening until 8 PM.

The city decided to extend 's operating hours so visitors can enjoy the sunset scenery of Seoul and the colorful city lights harmonizing with . It will be open from Tuesday to Sunday (closed every Monday) from 10 AM to 8 PM.

, meaning 'the place where the sky meets,' is a 12-meter-high stepped sculpture from the ground, offering a panoramic view of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukaksan Mountain, Inwangsan Mountain, and the city center, providing a new perspective on Seoul.

Chief Director Byungsoo Cho said, " is a structure that encapsulates the theme of the 4th Seoul Urban Architecture Biennale, 'City of the Land, Architecture of the Land: Drawing Seoul’s 100 Years Ahead through Mountain Paths, Waterways, and Wind Paths.' Standing tall at Songsan Plaza, was designed to show the relationship and flow with the city," adding, "I hope visitors experience the elements surrounding through various senses."

has become popular for its unobstructed panoramic views of the city, attracting more than 1,600 domestic and international visitors daily.

A Dutch visitor who climbed wearing hanbok with three friends said, "I envy Seoul citizens living in a city surrounded by such large and magnificent mountains," and added, "Climbing , I felt that Seoul is a truly attractive and dynamic city."

Marking its 4th edition this year, the Seoul Urban Architecture Biennale will welcome visitors from September 1 to October 29. During the event, will transform into an exhibition space hosting the thematic exhibition and the Global Studio exhibition. Through these exhibitions, works and discussions featuring master plan ideas for an eco-friendly high-density Seoul proposed by over 100 domestic and international teams, including overseas award-winning architects J?rgen Mayer, Snøhetta, and Thomas Heatherwick, will be showcased.

Byungyong Han, Director of Seoul City’s Housing Policy Office, said, "I hope you have a special experience by climbing on summer nights and viewing the city from a new perspective," and added, "We will continue to think and strive to ensure that more citizens participate in the 4th Seoul Urban Architecture Biennale and that it is recorded as a meaningful event."

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