How to Read Seoul's Expansion on Yeouido's 8.4 km Waterway
Rather than the entire Han River, this itinerary is based on the Yeouido Hangang Park section, linking riverside walks, cycling, an ecological park, and a floating stage into a practical route. Just 1 minute from Exit 2 or 3 of Yeouinaru Station, the 1,487,374㎡ park is a place where visitors plan ahead with both event-day crowds and possible flooding in mind.
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How 8.4km of Yeouido Hangang Park Became the Stage for Seoul's Southern Development
In this article, the Hangang River refers not to the entire section of Seoul, but to the visiting route centered on Yeouido Hangang Park. The park extends from the center of the Hangang Railroad Bridge to the Saetgang slope behind the National Assembly, with a length of 8.4 km and an area of 1,487,374 m². The address is 330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (8 Yeouido-dong), and the Yeouido Information Center phone number is 02-3780-0561~6.
The current wide floodplains and embankments do not just mean the riverbanks left as they were in nature. Records from the Seoul Metropolitan Archives include the reclamation of the Hangang public waters in 1962, the announcement of the 3-Year Hangang Development Plan in 1967, the start of the Yeouido Yunjungje embankment construction and the demolition of Bamseom in 1968, and the completion of Mapo Bridge in 1970. In 1982, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Comprehensive Hangang River Development Project was held, and the construction of Olympic-daero and Gangbyeonbuk-ro, along with preparations for international events in the 1980s, served as the background for creating the current riverside urban landscape.
- Park Area: Center of Hangang Railroad Bridge ~ Saetgang slope behind the National Assembly
- Information Center Administrative Operations: 09:00~18:00
- Information Center Enforcement Duties: 00:00~24:00
- Park Admission: Free
1 Minute from Yeouinaru Station (Line 5) Exits 2 and 3 to the Center of the Park
The easiest access is via Yeouinaru Station on Seoul Subway Line 5. It is a 1-minute walk from Exits 2 and 3 to the center of the park according to official guides, and there is an elevator near Exit 2, which is better for wheelchair and stroller users. From National Assembly Station (Line 9) Exit 1, it is a 1-minute walk to the park section behind the National Assembly, and from Saetgang Station (Line 9) Exit 4, it is about a 10-minute walk.
From Yeouido Station (Line 5 and 9) Exit 1, you should allow about 15-20 minutes to reach the park. Buses 261, 360, 461, 662, 753, 5633, 5634, 5713, and 6623 stop at the Yeouinaru Station Exit 1 stop, and buses 261, 753, 5615, 5618, 5633, 5634, 5713, 7611, and 7613 stop at the Yeouinaru Station Exit 2 stop. The drop-off point for the Hangang River Bus Yeouido Terminal also connects directly to the park.
- Yeouinaru Station: Line 5 Exits 2 & 3, 1-minute walk
- National Assembly Station: Line 9 Exit 1, 1-minute walk
- Saetgang Station: Line 9 Exit 4, 10-minute walk
- Yeouido Station: Lines 5 & 9 Exit 1, 15-20 minute walk
A 15-Minute Riverside Route from Yeouinaru Station to Mulbit Square and Mulbit Stage
If you are visiting for the first time, it is easier to find your way by coming down to the riverside from Yeouinaru Station Exit 2 and walking toward Mulbit Square. The Mulbit Stage is located between the southern end of Mapo Bridge and the southern end of Seogang Bridge, next to Mulbit Square, and the address is 330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu. It is about a 15-minute walk from Yeouinaru Station Exit 2 to Mulbit Stage according to official standards.
The Mulbit Stage has a stage area of 562 m², 200 indoor seats, and 2,200 outdoor seats. The operating period is from April to October, and it is closed during the monsoon season in July and August. In case of light rain, the dome can be closed to switch to an indoor performance, but in case of rising water levels or heavy rain, performances may be canceled or postponed for safety, so it is safer to check separate notices on the day of the performance.
- Mulbit Stage Location: Next to Mulbit Square
- Operating Period: April~October
- Closed during Monsoon Season: July~August
- 200 Indoor Seats · 2,200 Outdoor Seats
The Other Hangang River Left by Bamseom and the 1997 Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park
Although Yeouido Hangang Park is the riverside of a financial and political center, it is also a starting point for ecological observation due to its proximity to Bamseom and the Yeouido Saetgang. The Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park is located in the area of 49 Yeouido-dong, from the 63 Building to the back of the National Assembly building, and was established on September 25, 1997, as Korea's first ecological park. It was created in an eco-friendly way, centered on willow, reed, and silver grass colonies and wetland plants.
When heading toward the Saetgang side, the nature of the schedule changes from just walking through the grass plazas. You must use designated observation paths, and pets must be on a leash. The entire park area is a no-fishing zone, and cooking or harvesting wild greens is also prohibited. Illegal dumping of trash is subject to a fine of 100,000 won, so you need to plan to take all food packaging and drink containers back with you.
- Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park Establishment Date: September 25, 1997
- Ecological Park Location: 63 Building to the back of the National Assembly
- Fishing in Yeouido Hangang Park: Prohibited in all areas
- Fine for Illegal Dumping of Trash: 100,000 won
3 Yeouido Bicycle Rental Shops with 250 Bikes Each and the 8.4km Selection Method
If you are moving by bicycle, there are three official rental shops in Yeouido. Yeouido 1 is located at 85 Yeouido-dong, in front of the Yeouido Nadeulmok (Underpass) downstream of the southern end of Wonhyo Bridge; Yeouido 2 is at 84-4 Yeouido-dong, below Yeouinaru Station Exit 2; and Yeouido 3 is at 84-9 Yeouido-dong, in front of Mulbit Square downstream of the southern end of Mapo Bridge. Each rental shop has 250 bicycles.
Since the total length of the park is 8.4 km, it is better to distinguish between a walking schedule to just look around Mulbit Square and a schedule that involves traveling long distances along the river. Inside Hangang Park, bicycles and inline skates must be ridden slowly, and speeds must be reduced around Yeouinaru Station and Mulbit Square where there are many pedestrians. It is necessary to reconfirm rental conditions and same-day operation on-site or through Hangang Park notices.
- Yeouido 1 Rental Shop: Downstream of the southern end of Wonhyo Bridge, 250 bicycles
- Yeouido 2 Rental Shop: Below Yeouinaru Station Exit 2, 250 bicycles
- Yeouido 3 Rental Shop: In front of Mulbit Square, 250 bicycles
- Park Length: 8.4 km
1,782 Spaces in Yeouido Parking Lots 1-5: Why the Subway is Better on Weekends
When using a vehicle, there are 5 parking lots in Yeouido Hangang Park with a total of 1,782 spaces, and the operating hours are 06:00~24:00. The basic parking fee is 2,000 won for the first 30 minutes, 300 won for every 10 minutes thereafter, and a daily maximum of 15,000 won. Yeouido Parking Lot 1 has 462 spaces at 86-5 Yeouido-dong in front of the 63 Building, Yeouido 2 has 170 spaces at 84-4 Yeouido-dong at the southern end of Mapo Bridge, and Yeouido 3 has 785 spaces at 83-6 Yeouido-dong at the southern end of Seogang Bridge.
Yeouido Parking Lot 4 has 141 spaces at 19 Yeouido-dong under Yeoui 2-gyo Bridge, and Yeouido Parking Lot 5 has 218 spaces at 63 Yeouido-dong in front of St. Mary's Hospital. It is open for free for three days: the day before, the day of, and the day after Seollal and Chuseok. However, overnight parking should be avoided as these locations can be flooded during typhoons, floods, or heavy rain, and it can be crowded with event crowds on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. A fine of 50,000 won is imposed for parking outside designated areas.
- Parking Lots: 5 locations, 1,782 spaces
- Operating Hours: 06:00~24:00
- First 30 minutes: 2,000 won
- Every additional 10 minutes: 300 won, Daily max 15,000 won
Shade Canopy Permitted Areas from March to November and Changes in Visit Plans during Rain or Floods
If you plan to stay on the grass for a long time, you need to know first that shade canopies (tents) cannot be installed anywhere. The permitted areas for shade canopy installation in Yeouido Hangang Park are located at 85 Yeouido-dong (upstream) and 83-6 Yeouido-dong (downstream), and can be used for free from March to November on a first-come, first-served basis. The park is equipped with 4 convenience stores, 24 restrooms, 5 parking lots, and 1 children's playground.
There are definitely days that are not suitable for staying outdoors. During heavy rain or typhoons, there is a risk of flooding in low-lying parking lots, and water stage events may be canceled if water levels rise. On days when large festivals, fireworks displays, or marathons are scheduled, congestion around Yeouinaru Station and parking lots can increase significantly. For visitors with flexible schedules, choosing a weekday morning or sunset on a day without events will reduce the travel burden.
- Shade Canopy Permitted Period: March~November
- Shade Canopy Permitted Areas: 85 & 83-6 Yeouido-dong
- Convenience Stores: 4 locations
- Restrooms: 24 locations
A 2-3 Hour Itinerary to See the Yeouido Section, Not the Entire Hangang
A basic itinerary of 2-3 hours is suitable for seeing Mulbit Square, Mulbit Stage, and the surrounding grass plaza from Yeouinaru Station. If you walk all the way to Saetgang Ecological Park or travel widely by bicycle between Wonhyo Bridge, Mapo Bridge, and Seogang Bridge, it is better to set aside half a day. Since the park is as long as 8.4 km, it is more efficient to decide on the starting and returning stations first rather than having a plan like 'seeing the whole Hangang'.
If you ask about operating hours and holidays, the outdoor park itself is a space that can be used year-round, and there is no separate admission fee. However, administrative work at the Yeouido Information Center is from 09:00 to 18:00, so matters requiring staff assistance, such as lost property or facility inquiries, should be handled during these hours. Official information can be found on the Future Hangang Headquarters Hangang Park website, and individual operating days for seasonal facilities, performances, and water transportation may vary.
- Recommended Time: Basic route 2-3 hours
- Park Usage Period: Year-round
- Admission Fee: Free
- Official Website: https://hangang.seoul.go.kr
Before You Go
- Address
- 330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (8 Yeouido-dong)
- Hours
- Park used year-round; Yeouido Information Center administrative 09:00~18:00, enforcement 00:00~24:00
- Closed
- Park used year-round
- Admission
- Free
- Phone
- 02-3780-0561~6
- Official site
- https://hangang.seoul.go.kr
- Transport
- Line 5 Yeouinaru Station Exits 2 & 3 (1-min walk, elevator near Exit 2), Line 9 National Assembly Station Exit 1 (1-min walk), Line 9 Saetgang Station Exit 4 (10-min walk), Yeouido Station Exit 1 (15-20 min walk)
- Parking
- 5 parking lots with 1,782 spaces, 06:00~24:00. First 30 mins 2,000 won, every additional 10 mins 300 won, daily max 15,000 won
- Time needed
- 2-3 hours for basic route, half a day including Saetgang Ecological Park and bicycle routes
- Accessibility
- Elevator near Yeouinaru Station Exit 2 is recommended for wheelchair and stroller users. Foreign language guidance availability was not confirmed.
The above information is current as of the time of writing. Please recheck official guides before visiting.
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