700-Square-Meter "Yeoul Garden" Established at Gangseo-gu Office Intersection

Symbolizing the Waves of the Han River
Planted with 5,960 Plants from 30 Species

On May 15, Gangseo-gu in Seoul announced the completion of the 700-square-meter "Yeoul Garden" at the entrance intersection of Gangseo-gu Office, located at 1106-2 Hwagok-dong.

Yeoul Garden, Gangseo-gu. Provided by Gangseo-gu.

This project was carried out as part of the "Gangseo-gu Attractive Garden Creation Project" to commemorate the opening of the "2026 Seoul International Garden Expo" on May 1 and to promote garden culture. After about a month of construction, it was completed on April 27, with a focus on improving the urban landscape and providing residents with a space for relaxation.

The design was undertaken by artist Bae Donggyun, who received the top award at the 13th Nature Environment Awards and the Encouragement Award in the artist category at the Korea One-Pyeong Garden Design Exhibition. The garden is themed "Hangang-ryu (Flow of the Han River)," symbolizing the dynamic waves of the Han River flowing into an urban intersection.

The garden features a total of 5,960 plants from 30 species, including trees such as red maple and azalea, as well as flowering plants like tail grass and liriope. To increase safety, a roadside drainage channel was installed to separate pedestrians from vehicles while also providing drainage. Additionally, a fine dust reduction shield was installed.

The intersection at the entrance of Gangseo-gu Office, where Yeoul Garden is located, is a high-traffic area due to its proximity to Balsan, Hwagok, Gayang, and Deungchon subway stations, as well as the concentration of institutions like Gangseo-gu Office and Gangseo Police Station. Taking these characteristics into account, the district designed the garden not just for ornamental purposes but as an open space where pedestrians can pause and rest. Inside the garden, the district’s mascot "Saeromi" sculpture and a QR code provide information on district news and the Seoul International Garden Expo.

The Seoul International Garden Expo is being held from May 1 to October 27 in the Seoul Forest and Seongsu-dong area, covering approximately 710,000 square meters and featuring 167 gardens, making it the largest event of its kind to date. The expo includes exhibitions of artistic gardens by domestic and international artists, as well as various cultural programs for citizen participation.

A district official stated, "We hope that Yeoul Garden will be a small source of comfort and relaxation for residents in the busy city," adding, "We will continue to do our best to create a pleasant urban environment through ongoing garden expansion."

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