Cheonggyecheon Turns 20: Dive into Water Seoul 2025 Celebrations
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A Celebration of Renewal, Resilience, and Riverfront Joy
Seoul marks the 20th anniversary of the Cheonggyecheon Restoration with a spectacular celebration blending culture, environmental leadership, and urban renewal. The “2025 Water Seoul International Conference” offers a rare opportunity to walk—and splash—where the public hasn't been allowed in two decades.
Hosted by the city of Seoul, the event kicks off on June 11 with the opening of the Cheonggyecheon upper stream section (Cheonggye Falls to Gwangtonggyo Bridge), allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the creek—literally—with the Cheonggyecheon Water Splash experience. Running daily from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM until June 22, it’s a playful, cooling retreat in the city center for locals and visitors alike.
“Cheonggyecheon is not just a stream—it’s a story of environmental courage and urban transformation,” said a city official. “This year, we want people to experience that legacy with their own feet in the water.”
🌍 Water Seoul 2025: Global Perspectives on Urban Water Resilience
On June 11 (Wednesday) from 13:30 to 17:30, the 8th-floor multipurpose hall at Seoul City Hall will host the Water Seoul International Conference. With 14 distinguished scholars from Korea and around the world, the conference centers on global case studies of waterfront development and addresses solutions for enhancing urban water resilience in the face of climate change.
On-site registration is available, although online registration is encouraged in advance. This session aims to be a blueprint for cities worldwide navigating the balance between growth, nature, and resilience.
🎤 “Meet at Cheonggyecheon”: Talk Concert & Festival at Cheonggye Plaza
The celebration continues on June 13 (Friday) at Cheonggye Plaza, where art meets activism during a lively Talk Concert at 6 PM. Leading up to the event are performances (14:30–17:30) and experience booths (14:00–19:00) designed for all ages.
Tune in via Seoul City’s official YouTube channel (SeoulLive) for a live broadcast and real-time audience Q&A. Whether you're joining on-site or online, it's an unmissable cultural moment that unites Seoul’s past, present, and watery future.
📍 Important Information
Dates: June 11–22, 2025 (see individual program schedules)
Locations: Cheonggyecheon (upper stream), Seoul City Hall, Cheonggye Plaza
Website: waterseoul.kr
Live Broadcast: YouTube - SeoulLive
Note: Event hours may change based on weather
Credit: I Seoul U
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