'Seoul's Moon' Rises Over Yeouido Sky in June... Installation Begins

Installed on the 29th... Takes 2 months
Full operation starts from the end of June

Starting in June, a tethered gas balloon in the shape of a full moon called 'Seoul's Dal' will be operated in the sky over Yeouido.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that from the 29th, installation work for Seoul's Dal will begin at the Yeouido Park lawn. The installation is expected to take about two months, with the city prioritizing citizen safety and minimizing inconvenience.

Seoul's Dal is a gas balloon that flies like a hot air balloon using the buoyancy of helium gas. It is tethered to the ground by cables and can ascend vertically up to 150 meters, featuring greater safety compared to conventional hot air balloons.

Scheduled for completion in June, Seoul's Dal will undergo about 10 days of trial flights, followed by thorough safety verification before full operation begins at the end of June. Prior to installation, the city will carry out foundational civil engineering work and transplant trees, then transport Seoul's Dal, which is being manufactured in France, and proceed with installation after safety inspections in accordance with the Aviation Safety Act.

The Yeouido Park lawn was selected as the final site after comprehensive review of flight zones, privacy concerns, and flood risk. The city specifically considered the residential rights of nearby residents. A city official stated, "The area near Yeouido Hangang Park is designated as a general commercial zone and is about 260 meters in a straight line from residential areas, so the possibility of privacy invasion or sunlight obstruction for nearby residents is low."

The city also plans to preserve the park environment by transplanting trees within the project site to other locations within the park to avoid damaging the natural ecology of Hangang Park. Seventeen large trees and 200 shrubs at the installation site will be relocated elsewhere in the park.

Kim Young-hwan, Director of the Seoul Tourism and Sports Bureau, said, "Safety management will be our top priority throughout the installation process of Seoul's Dal, and we will also minimize inconvenience to local residents. We hope many people look forward to Seoul's new landmark, Seoul's Dal, where they can experience both amusement and relaxation."

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