Gwangjin District Completes 10km Green Path Linked to Seoul International Garden Expo

Creation of Linear Gardens Connecting Seoul Forest and Gwangjin District
Revitalizing the Local Economy by Attracting More Visitors

Gwangjin District of Seoul announced on May 4 that it had completed the creation of linear gardens along Achasan-ro and Neungdong-ro in connection with the '2026 Seoul International Garden Expo,' which opened on May 1.

Garden landscaping near Naru Art Center. Provided by Gwangjin District Office.

With the theme of 'Seoul-ryu (Flow),' this expo will run for about 180 days and is notable for connecting not only Seoul Forest but also the Han River riverside, Seongsu-dong, and Gwangjin District along a roughly 10-kilometer stretch of linear gardens. The linear gardens are designed to form a continuous green space along roads and pedestrian walkways, allowing visitors to experience the entire route as a single green zone.

Gwangjin District created 41 'handspan' gardens and 3 hub gardens along the Achasan-ro and Neungdong-ro sections bordering Seongdong District, and expanded the linear garden by 450 meters. Promotional materials were also installed with consideration for the visitor flow so that the continuity from Seoul Forest extends naturally to Gwangjin District.

This project is part of the 'Garden City, Seoul' strategy jointly promoted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and autonomous districts. It is significant in that it has expanded the expo space to include the Han River, urban alleys, and the broader residential area.

Public-private collaboration is also noteworthy. On the idle site of Common Ground, a shelter-type urban space was created in partnership with the private sector, while the Neungdong-ro Fountain Square hub garden was enhanced by the participation of 'Atelier,' an academic club from Konkuk University's Department of Forest Landscape Architecture, further raising the quality of the project.

Gwangjin District expects that the creation of these linear gardens will lead to increased inflow of expo visitors to the area. The district plans to continue strengthening the foundation for a '5-minute garden city,' where residents can easily access nature nearby, and to expand green spaces throughout the year in order to spread garden culture across the local community.

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