Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced its plans to construct the world’s largest spokeless Ferris wheel, named Seoul Ring, at Haneul Park in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Korea. The Ferris wheel is designed like a silver wedding band but made of steel, with transparent glass encasing the outer skin and complete steel covering for its underside.
Design and Technology
Seoul Ring’s design is inspired by the circular economy and climate action, and it is scheduled to be constructed in June 2025. The Ferris wheel is set to use innovative technology to create an aesthetically advanced spokeless design. The city government is consulting with domestic and international experts in architecture and engineering to ensure the construction and structural integrity of the Seoul Ring is safe and secure.
Entertainment Facility and Cultural Complex
Apart from being an amusement ride, Seoul Metropolitan Government envisions Seoul Ring as an entertainment facility and cultural complex. Large individual steel pods with spacious interiors and generous windows for sightseeing slowly rotate, with escalators that follow the circular path of the design, similar to moving walkways found in airports.
Revitalizing the Local Economy
Seoul Ring is expected to serve as a new landmark that enhances Seoul’s global position and urban competitiveness while also revitalizing its local economy. The city and government aim to build the Seoul Ring based on sustainable technologies as part of the collective response to climate change.
Site Selection
Before selecting Haneul Park, the local government considered Nodeul Island, Yeouido Park, and Jamsil, along with Haneul Park. The committee narrowed down the list to Nodeul Island for its infrastructure and Haneul Park for its view and symbolism because of accessibility, tourism infrastructure and view.
Symbolism and Accessibility
The Seoul Metropolitan Government regards Haneul Park as a meaningful place drawn from its symbolism as a gate to both Seoul and a unified Korea. The park is located geographically close to North Korea, showing the harmony and reunification of the Korean race.
Seoul Ring provides visitors with a panoramic view of Haneul Park and an understanding of the historical meaning of Nanjido
