Dongjak-gu to Create 'Seoul Araesupgil' at Boramae Station in Connection with Seoul International Garden Expo

Transforming Unused Spaces into Garden-Style Rest Areas

Dongjak-gu, Seoul (Mayor Park Ilha) is transforming an unused space at Boramae Station on Subway Line 7 into a garden-style urban rest area.

The district announced on May 1 that it will create the '2025 Seoul Araesupgil' in an area of approximately 300 square meters on the first basement floor beneath exits 1 and 2 of Boramae Station. This project is being promoted in connection with the '2025 Seoul International Garden Expo,' which opens on May 22 at Boramae Park.

The photo shows the 'Seoul Araesupgil' (design plan) being created at Boramae Station. Provided by Dongjak-gu.

'Seoul Araesupgil' will be designed as an emotional rest area that combines various elements such as green walls, wooden sculptures, and green spaces. Taking advantage of its location along the route leading to the Boramae Park Garden Expo, the district plans to create a purple flower-filled shelter inspired by a wordplay on 'Boramae,' which means 'young hawk.'

Dongjak-gu has completed the design with a focus on safety and user convenience after consultations with Seoul Metro and Namseoul Light Rail Co., Ltd. Electrical and interior construction began at the end of last month, and the new space will be unveiled to the public on May 22, coinciding with the opening day of the expo.

The '2025 Seoul International Garden Expo' is the largest garden festival in Korea, hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul International Garden Expo Organizing Committee. This year's expo will be held at Boramae Park from May 22 to October 20.

Mayor Park Ilha stated, "Araesupgil under Boramae Station will serve as the starting point of the Seoul International Garden Expo and as a space like a pause in daily life. I hope it becomes a shelter where both residents and visitors can take a moment to breathe."

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