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A relaxed personal race where everyone from beginners to experienced participants can challenge themselves comfortably.🌐...
02/06/2026

A relaxed personal race where everyone from beginners to experienced participants can challenge themselves comfortably.

🌐 International Swim Race (1km Hangang River Crossing)
• Date: June 7 (Sun) / 14:00–15:00
A newly introduced program specially designed for foreign residents and visitors!
Experience the thrill of crossing the Hangang River at Jamsil Weir. (Advance registration required)

🍜 Hangang Ramyeon
• Dates: June 5 (Fri) – June 7 (Sun) / 10:00–18:00
The ultimate K-ramyeon experience—cooking and enjoying ramyeon outdoors after exercising.

🍻 Hechi Beer Party
• Date: June 6 (Sat) / 19:00–21:00
A relaxing Saturday evening enjoying fried chicken and non-alcoholic beer alongside the cool Hangang River breeze.

🧘‍♀️ Hangang Group Workout
• Dates: June 5 (Fri) – June 7 (Sun) / Class schedules vary
Recharge outdoors with yoga, zumba, and more led by popular instructors with the Hangang River as your backdrop.

A vibrant city where energy and romance can be found everywhere you go—
Experience Seoul’s unique Hangang River atmosphere through this special outdoor festival 💙

👀 Is this really Seoul goods?🍘 A healthy snack inspired by the flavors of Seoul has arrived!A delicious collaboration be...
02/06/2026

👀 Is this really Seoul goods?
🍘 A healthy snack inspired by the flavors of Seoul has arrived!

A delicious collaboration between healthy snack brand and the wellness city of Seoul 🤝
Made with less refined sugar and fewer artificial additives while packed with wholesome goodness, two new Seoul Rice Chips will officially launch on May 29 ✨

🥕 Rice Chips – Vegetable Fried Rice
The savory taste of vegetable fried rice packed into a crispy snack with classic K-fried rice vibes.

🌿 Rice Chips – Seaweed
A rich roasted seaweed flavor with the comforting taste of rice wrapped in gim.

Tasty yet light— packed into every bite!
✔ Only 42–44 kcal per pack (2 pieces)
✔ Less than 1g sugar / less than 120mg sodium
✔ Made with rice, vegetables, sesame oil, and sea salt for rich natural flavor
✔ Baked, not fried, for a light but irresistibly crispy texture

From busy morning snacks to guilt-free late-night bites 🍘
Enjoy them anytime, anywhere!

🛍 Offline Stores
Seoul My Soul Shop · DDP Design Store

💻 Online Stores
DDP Online Mall · Coupang · Naver Smart Store

☕ Offline Experience
You can also try Seoul Rice Chips at Poongsimdang Café!
📍 42-8 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

💝 Seoul Rice Chips Launch Special 1+1 Event
📅 June 5 (Fri) – June 11 (Thu) | 7 days only
📍 Available at offline stores and online stores (excluding Coupang)
After the initial event period, the 1+1 promotion will continue exclusively at the Poongsimdang pop-up store at AK Plaza Bundang Branch!
📅 Pop-up Event Period: June 12 (Fri) – June 25 (Thu)
📍 Location: AK Plaza Bundang Branch
Don’t miss the chance to enjoy Seoul Rice Chips with this special launch event 🍘✨

01/06/2026

🌹 Right now, Seoul Grand Park feels straight out of a fairy tale!
The magical is now in full swing ✨

The Seoul Grand Park Rose Garden Festival began on May 30, and visitors are already sharing beautiful photos from the festival all over social media 📸

At the Theme Garden Rose Garden, over 45,000 roses across 90 different varieties are now in full bloom, filling the air with sweet floral fragrance.

As you walk through the Wonderland-inspired photo zones, it truly feels like stepping into *Alice in Wonderland* ♠️♥️

From Alice-themed photo spots guaranteed to fill your camera roll, to flower crown making and woodworking experiences, there’s so much to enjoy!

This year, the walking trails, lawn plaza, and hydrangea garden have also been newly renovated, making it the perfect place to spread out a picnic mat and relax 🧺

But don’t wait too long—this fairytale-like festival runs only until this Sunday, June 7!

The roses are at their most beautiful right now, so don’t miss the perfect early summer weekend 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Bring your friends, family, or someone special and make unforgettable memories together.

♦️♣️ 2026 Alice’s Rose Garden Picnic ♠️♥️

📅 Dates: Until Sunday, June 7
📍 Location: Seoul Grand Park Theme Garden Rose Garden

💡 Programs & Activities
Alice photo zones, flower crown & tea coaster workshops, one-day woodworking workshop, crossword puzzles, and more

01/06/2026

🌙 As the night grows darker, the meaning of peace shines even brighter.

Take an evening stroll through the Garden of Gratitude at Gwanghwamun Square and experience a different side of Seoul after sunset 🎥

Bathed in soft illumination, the space offers a quiet and reflective atmosphere, inviting visitors to pause and remember the values of freedom, peace, and remembrance ✨

Here’s a glimpse of the Garden of Gratitude at night—where the experience becomes even more moving after dark.

[🌙 Garden of Gratitude Visitor Information]

📍 Location: Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul
⏰ Hours: Open 24 hours a day
✨ Highly recommended as a nighttime walking course!

👀 Discover the 23 Lights of Gratitude after dark

Under the evening lights, stones donated by participating nations take on a powerful presence.

🇳🇱 Netherlands: The Delft Blue Tile, specially fired as a symbol of unity and solidarity

🇩🇪 Germany: A fragment of the Berlin Wall, transformed from a symbol of division into one of reconciliation

🇬🇷 Greece: Volakas marble, honoring friendship, freedom, and democracy

(Explore all 23 meaningful stones representing peace and solidarity from around the world.)

🏛️ The values of freedom and peace preserved through global solidarity.

With the pleasant evening breeze of late spring in the air, enjoy the beautiful night views of Gwanghwamun Square and take a meaningful moment to reflect at the Garden of Gratitude 🤍

🌿 [Monthly Seoul – June] A Midsummer Garden Story Blooming in Seoul Forest, Seongsu-dongBeyond the trendy streets of Seo...
01/06/2026

🌿 [Monthly Seoul – June] A Midsummer Garden Story Blooming in Seoul Forest, Seongsu-dong

Beyond the trendy streets of Seongsu-dong lies Seoul Forest, where greenery breathes softly in the heart of the city.

At the Seoul International Garden Show, glowing beneath the early summer sunlight, discover a refreshing moment surrounded by garden art and nature 🌿

Follow Hechi’s warm greeting through the garden paths, and before you know it, a storybook-like landscape unfolds around you.

From the adorable Pokémon Garden that brings childhood memories back to life,
to the elegant Dior Garden spreading like a watercolor painting beside it,
every step invites you to slow down and fully immerse yourself in the beauty of garden art 🌸

Take home a piece of the experience at Seoul My Soul Shop, then pause for a quiet moment of reflection at the nearby Garden of Waiting.

Together, these peaceful spaces offer a gentle escape from everyday life and leave behind sparkling memories of your time in Seoul ✨

Stroll through the lush gardens of Seoul Forest connected to Seongsu-dong, and capture your own peaceful early summer moment in Seoul 🍃

📍 Seoul International Garden Show
273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

- The calendar wallpaper featured in this post can be downloaded through the link in our profile.

30/05/2026

🌊 Ready to make the most of summer by the Hangang? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

No racing, no pressure—just fun at your own pace! The 3rd MY PACE Hangang Triathlon Festival is coming to Ttukseom Hangang Park for the ultimate early summer weekend 🎉✨

Here’s a quick look at the can’t-miss highlights 👀

🗓 Date: June 5–7, 2026
📍 Location: Ttukseom Hangang Park

🏃‍♂️ [MY PACE Triathlon Challenge]
Swimming, cycling, running—but competition? Nope!
🙅‍♀️ Walking and even riding Seoul’s public bike Ddareungi are totally welcome. Complete your own version of a triathlon at your own pace!

🏅 Iron Rookie: A special first triathlon challenge for kids! (June 6)
🏊 Special Swimming Events: Dedicated categories for international participants (June 5) and participants with disabilities (June 7)

🔥 Fun-packed programs you won’t want to miss
🏄‍♂️ Hechi Island: A giant floating playground on the Hangang! (Air bounce & trampolines)
🍗 Hechi Beer Night (June 6): Riverside chimaek vibes with live performances by Kassy and GyeongseoYeji 🎵
🏀 Sports Challenge: 3x3 basketball, climbing, kayaking, and more!

🎁 Free walk-in programs (no reservation needed!)
🍜 Hangang Ramyeon Experience: Cook and enjoy the ultimate comfort food with Ottogi (1,000 visitors per day)
🧩 Hechi Mission: Find hidden Hechi characters around the festival and win cute goodies!
🌿 MY PACE Dano Festival: Traditional healing activities including rice cake pounding and iris-water hair washing

💡 Pro tip!
Join the Mobile Seoul Fitness Center at the venue and earn 1,000 Wrist Doctor 9988 points 💪

Spend the first weekend of June making cool summer memories with your favorite people at Ttukseom Hangang Park 🌊✨💚

🏙️ A cooler, safer, and more comfortable summer in Seoul.As the summer heat arrives, Seoul is opening a wide range of co...
29/05/2026

🏙️ A cooler, safer, and more comfortable summer in Seoul.

As the summer heat arrives, Seoul is opening a wide range of cooling facilities and services across the city to help residents stay safe and comfortable throughout the season ✨

[2026 Seoul Comprehensive Heatwave Management Measures]

📅 Period: May 15 – September 30, 2026
📍 Locations: Across Seoul, including Gwanghwamun Square, Cheonggyecheon Stream, and other major public spaces
🚇 Visitor Note: During heatwave alerts, outdoor activities should be minimized. Residents are encouraged to take breaks at nearby Cooling Shelters.

Enjoy your summer outings with greater peace of mind as Seoul works to reduce the impact of extreme heat 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The 2026 Seoul Comprehensive Heatwave Management Measures are designed to help everyone stay cool, safe, and comfortable throughout the hottest months of the year 👇

🧊 Key Cooling Facilities and Services

✔️ Happyso outdoor cooling shelters installed at major public spaces including Gwanghwamun Square and Cheonggye Plaza ⛺

✔️ Expanded shade structures in heat-vulnerable areas such as Cheonggyecheon Stream and Ttukseom to provide relief from direct sunlight ⛱️

✔️ Water spraying, Cooling Fog systems, and Cooling Roads operating throughout the city to help lower surface temperatures 💦

In addition, more than 4,000 Cooling Shelters will be available across Seoul, alongside Cool Roof projects that help reduce building temperatures and a dedicated Heatwave Emergency Response Headquarters operating throughout the season 🌈

A city where every neighborhood becomes a safe place to rest.

Don't miss the comfortable and refreshing summer that Seoul has prepared for you 💙

29/05/2026

🤒 Ever felt completely lost when you’re sick or moving all on your own?
Here’s the heartwarming story of Seoul’s support services for one-person households 💖

HOU 🐯 is overwhelmed after moving, struggling with utility payments and address registration.
YOUNG🐉 feels discouraged at the thought of going to the hospital alone in a wheelchair after injuring a leg.

In those moments when doing everything alone feels overwhelming…
ta-da! 💖 Hechi appears as the ultimate support companion!

From helping with complicated moving-related admin tasks to accompanying hospital visits through the Hospital Safe Companion Service, Hechi makes the impossible feel easy 😲

And JOO, who was quietly battling loneliness alone in a dark room, finds comfort through a warm phone consultation with Hechi, ending the day with a well-deserved “You did well today” before falling asleep peacefully 🌙

Even hardworking Hechi heads home after a long day and winds down with MEDIHEAL blemish pads on both cheeks 💆‍♀️
A little self-care before drifting off into a cozy sleep 😴✨

A warm message from Hechi to everyone living alone in Seoul 💕

💡 Quick tip!
The services featured in the video are real support programs offered by Seoul for one-person households! 👀
If you ever feel overwhelmed handling things alone, Seoul is here to support you.

🎥 Watch more full Hechi animations on (Seoul City’s official YouTube)!
👉 https://www.youtube.com/

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