[Seoul's Future] Kim Hyun-gi, Chair of Seoul City Council: "'Tourism' Should Be the Second Han River Miracle Following 'Industrialization'"

Han River, a World-Unprecedented 'Competitive Asset'... Resources Must Be Utilized
Seoul Metropolitan Council Promises Vocal and Financial Support

Kim Hyun-ki, Chairman of the Seoul Metropolitan Council, said on the 29th, "If the first Miracle on the Han River was realized through industrialization, the second Miracle on the Han River must blossom through tourism."

Kim Hyun-ki, Chairman of the Seoul Metropolitan Council, is delivering a congratulatory speech at the '2023 Seoul Future Forum: The Future of the Han River' held at the Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the 29th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

On the same day, Chairman Kim made these remarks in a congratulatory speech at the ‘2023 Future of Seoul Forum’ hosted by Asia Economy, held at Maehwa Hall on the 19th floor of the Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul, under the theme ‘The Future of the Han River.’

Chairman Kim emphasized the competitiveness that the Han River uniquely holds compared to the rest of the world. He stated, "The Han River is Seoul’s ‘competitive asset’ that is difficult to find a comparison for worldwide in terms of scale, volume, and location."

He added, "Nevertheless, we have so far confined the infinite potential of the Han River solely to flood control for preservation. In a situation where a silent war is being waged globally to attract tourists, we must not make the mistake of failing to utilize the great resource that is the Han River. Now is the time to focus not on flood control but on water utilization."

Finally, Chairman Kim said, "Currently, the Seoul Metropolitan Government is initiating change by laying the foundation for an era of 30 million tourists through the ‘Great Han River Project.’ The Seoul Metropolitan Council will also support this effort with legislative and financial backing so that the Han River can firmly establish itself as Seoul’s future initiative."

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