It's splash o'clock along the Han River

Six swimming pools and water playgrounds across Seoul's Hangang parks — Yeouido, Ttukseom, Jamsil, Gwangnaru, Nanji and Yanghwa — reopened on June 19, transforming parts of the Han River into the city's seasonal cooling zone.

The facilities will operate through Aug.

30, offering everything from family-friendly pools and fountains to larger swimming areas for those looking to escape the summer heat without leaving the city.

Yeouido, Ttukseom, Jamsil and Nanji operate from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., while ...