Yangcheon District turns Yongwangsan Skywalk into Seoul's newest nighttime hotspot

Night owls and sightseers in western Seoul have a dazzling new reason to visit the riverbanks this late summer.

The Yangcheon District Office said Wednesday it is launching a regular public program at the newly opened Yongwangsan Skywalk, allowing visitors to watch stunning fireworks launched from Han River cruise ships.

Yongwangsan Skywalk, an elevated circular observation deck that opened in April on Yongwangsan Mountain, has quickly become a favorite destination for both local residents and international tourists.

Perched high above the treetops, the deck offers sweeping panoramic views of the Han River and the Seoul city skyline.

To maximize the observatory's vantage point, Yangcheon District proactively coordinated with the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Future Han River Headquarters in June.

The district requested an extension of the Han River cruise fireworks zone beyond its traditional locations at Yeouido and Nanji, stretching the display area to Anyang Stream near World Cup Bridge.

The initiative proved to be a hit during trial runs on July 2 and July 8, when crowds gathere ...