Sejong Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge, Circling Hangul’s Year of 1446
The Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge is a two-level circular footbridge spanning the Geumgang River between Boram-dong and Sejong-dong in Sejong City, linking the Central Park with Living Zone 3. Its 1,446-meter circular walking route was inspired by the year Hangul was promulgated, with separate upper-level pedestrian and lower-level bicycle paths.
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The Symbol of King Sejong and the Administrative City Encapsulated in a 1,446 m Circle
The circular pedestrian section of the Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge is 1,446 m long. This number comes from 1446, the year King Sejong promulgated Hunminjeongeum, and because its shape resembles the circular Korean letter ‘ㅇ’, it is also called ‘Ieung Bridge’. The diameter of the circular section in the middle of the river is approximately 460 m, while the total bridge length, including the connecting sections, is approximately 1,651 m.
The bridge was planned as a facility visualizing the ring-shaped urban structure of the Multifunctional Administrative City. Construction began in July 2018 to connect Sejong City’s Living Zone 3 with the Central Park area north of the Geumgang River. After construction was completed in December 2021, it opened to the public on March 24, 2022. The total construction cost was approximately 111.6 billion won.
- Official name: Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge
- Common name: Ieung Bridge
- Pedestrian length of circular section: 1,446 m
- Total length: approximately 1,651 m
- Diameter of circular section: approximately 460 m
How to Complete a Circuit Using the Upper Pedestrian Walkway and Lower Bicycle Path
The Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge has two levels. The upper level, 12 m wide, is a pedestrian area, while the lower level, 7 m wide, is a bicycle path. Since pedestrian and bicycle traffic are separated, visitors out for a walk should use the upper level, while cyclists should go down to the lower level.
Even one circuit is 1.446 km, so allow approximately 25–35 minutes at a normal adult walking pace, excluding time for taking photos and resting. If you also visit the observation deck and rest areas, allow 60–90 minutes. Connecting the visit with an itinerary at Central Park to the north or Sejong City Hall to the south requires around two hours. The bridge was designed so ambulances can travel along the entire route, but pedestrians should never climb over the railings or enter the bicycle path.
- Upper level: pedestrians only
- Lower level: bicycles only
- Upper-level width: 12 m
- Lower-level width: 7 m
- Recommended time for one circuit: 25–35 minutes
06:00–23:00: After Sunset, Set Your Departure Time First
The Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge is open daily from 06:00 to 23:00, all year round, and admission is free. For management inquiries, call 044-868-9127. Official tourism information is available on the Sejong Special Self-Governing City website. To see the nighttime scenery, it is safer to arrive before sunset and first identify the entrance and restroom locations while it is still light.
After 22:30, it is better to head toward the exit rather than begin a new circuit. Since the closing time is 23:00, walking to the opposite side of the circular section and then returning may take longer than expected. On rainy or windy days, the perceived temperature on the exposed bridge can drop considerably, so a windproof coat is more practical than a thin outer layer.
- Hours: 06:00–23:00
- Closed: Open year-round
- Admission: Free
- Inquiries: 044-868-9127
- Nighttime visits: Plan your route to leave before the 23:00 closing time
Southern Entrance from the Sejong City Hall–Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge Stops 64131 and 64132
The address is 29-111, Sejong-dong, Sejong Special Self-Governing City. By bus, the ‘Sejong City Hall, Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge’ stops 64131 and 64132 are convenient for reaching the southern side. Routes 222, 601, B0 Circular, and B1 serve these stops. From the Jochiwon area, you can consider taking routes 601, 991, or 340 and then transferring.
When approaching from Daejeon, route 1002 or B4 from Banseok Station, and B1 from Daejeon Station, continue to the Sejong City Hall area. However, bus intervals and the last departures may change, so check Sejong’s bus information immediately before setting out. Since this is not a tourist attraction directly in front of a railway station, it is best to include the travel time from KTX Osong Station to the Sejong City Hall area in your plans.
- Address: 29-111, Sejong-dong, Sejong Special Self-Governing City
- Nearest bus stop: Sejong City Hall, Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge
- Stop numbers: 64131 and 64132
- Main routes: 222, 601, B0 Circular, and B1
- From Daejeon Banseok Station: 1002 and B4
The Difference Between One Hour of Free Parking at Sejong City Hall and the Temporary Lot with About 500 Spaces
At the time the bridge opened, a temporary parking lot with approximately 500 spaces was created nearby. However, the available areas may vary depending on events, the season, and management conditions. Visitors arriving by car should therefore consider Sejong City Hall’s parking lot as an alternative rather than relying solely on parking at the Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge itself.
The above-ground parking lot at Sejong City Hall operates 24 hours a day throughout the year. On weekdays from 08:00 to 19:00, the first hour is free, after which a fee of 200 won is charged per 10 minutes, up to a daily maximum of 10,000 won. Weekday nights and public holidays are free. If walking from the city hall parking lot to the southern entrance, recheck the parking payment conditions and the parking location before heading home to reduce the time spent looking for your car at night.
- Temporary parking lot near the bridge: approximately 500 spaces when the bridge opened
- Sejong City Hall parking lot: 24 hours a day, year-round
- Paid hours: Weekdays 08:00–19:00
- Fees: First hour free, then 200 won per 10 minutes
- Daily maximum: 10,000 won
Even with a 20 m Observation Deck and AR Telescopes, Visitors with Limited Mobility Should Consider Access Carefully
The bridge was planned with more than 20 event and rest facilities, including a 20 m observation deck, AR telescopes, a children’s water playground, an extreme sports arena, a drop fountain, and laser shows. However, operation and seasonal events may not be consistent across all facilities. If you are visiting for a particular fountain or event, check Sejong City announcements on the day of your visit.
Elevators and ramps were planned along the bridge’s main pedestrian route, which helps wheelchair and stroller users. However, reports have noted that the 20 m arched observation deck has no elevator, making it difficult for people who have trouble using sloped stairs. Visitors with limited mobility should plan primarily for a circular walk across the bridge and not treat climbing to the observation deck as an essential part of the itinerary.
- Observation deck height: 20 m
- Event and rest facilities: More than 20 planned
- AR telescopes: One of the bridge’s experience facilities
- Main route: Includes elevators and ramps
- Observation deck: Be aware of access limitations because reports indicate that no elevator is installed
Northward to Sejong Lake Park and Central Park, Southward Back to the City Hall Area
The Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge is less a bridge to visit on its own than a passage connecting the Sejong City Hall area south of the Geumgang River with the Central Park area to the north. For a northern itinerary, combine Central Park and Sejong Lake Park. For a southern itinerary, start near Sejong City Hall, complete a circuit of the bridge, and return to the same side to make navigation easier.
For first-time visitors, the simplest route is to choose either the northern or southern side as the starting point before sunset, complete one circuit of the bridge, and return to the same starting point. Cyclists must remain on the lower path, while pedestrians should stay on the upper level. Avoid going down to the bicycle route to take photos. Reviews from visits before 2025 repeatedly mention entering from the southern entrance after parking at Sejong City Hall.
- Northern connections: Central Park and Sejong Lake Park area
- Southern connection: Sejong City Hall area
- Walking route: Start at one entrance and return to the starting point
- Recommended level for pedestrians: Upper level
- Recommended level for cyclists: Lower level
Before You Go
- Address
- 29-111, Sejong-dong, Sejong Special Self-Governing City
- Hours
- 06:00–23:00
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Free
- Phone
- 044-868-9127
- Official site
- https://www.sejong.go.kr
- Transport
- Use the Sejong City Hall, Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge stops (64131 and 64132). Routes 222, 601, B0 Circular, and B1 stop there.
- Parking
- Parking available. Approximately 500 spaces were created in a nearby temporary lot when the bridge opened. As an alternative, use the above-ground parking lot at Sejong City Hall: on weekdays from 08:00 to 19:00, the first hour is free, followed by 200 won per 10 minutes, with a daily maximum of 10,000 won.
- Time needed
- Approximately 25–35 minutes for one circuit of the circular walkway; 60–90 minutes including the observation deck and rest.
- Accessibility
- The bridge’s main route was planned with elevators and ramps. However, the 20 m arched observation deck has no elevator, so visitors who have difficulty using stairs may face access limitations.
The information above is accurate as of the time of writing. Check the official guidance again before visiting.
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