Seoul's underground city to be built by 2025

The city of Seoul has unveiled a mega construction project that will create an underground pedestrian-exclusive space below the heart of the Korean capital.
Kim Ji-yeon reports.
The Seoul government announced on Thursday that an underground space will be built in the capital city by 2025, in a project that follows the city's initiative to create more space for residents to enjoy cultural activities.
Book cafes and exhibitions of cultural and historical relics will be part of the 31-thousand square-meter underground city.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government is spearheading the project in cooperation with privately run Seoul Shinmun and the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation.
The underground city will also feature a 4-and-a-half kilometer-long pedestrian pathway that is projected to connect at least 12 subway train stations and 30 buildings,... passing through major tourist hubs such as Seoul City Hall, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Gwanghwamun Square Plaza and the Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station.
The underground space is expected to greatly boost the quality of life of the city's residents as well as enhance the local tourism, culture and commercial sectors.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to roll out detailed measures early next year to initiate the underground city construction.
Kim Ji-yeon, Arirang News.

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