Sejong Lake Park

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A large artificial lake at the heart of the new administrative city, with a floating stage shaped like a leaf.

Sejong was built from scratch to take pressure off the capital: ministries moved here from 2012, and the whole city is a single continuous plan. At its centre lies a broad lake with five small islands, a running loop and a floating stage. The architecture is unlike anywhere else in Korea: the government complex runs more than three kilometres with a rooftop garden you can walk along. This is where you see what Korea builds when it starts a city over.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Sejong Lake Park?

April–June and September–October

How long do you need at Sejong Lake Park?

2 hours

What are the opening hours of Sejong Lake Park?

Open all day

Did you know

Sejong became a special self-governing city in 2012.
The lake covers about 32 hectares of water.
The Sejong government complex is over 3.5 km long with a walkable roof garden.
The National Library of Sejong stands beside the lake.

Travel tips

Rent a public bike to circle the lake and the centre.
The lake is lit at night, with outdoor performances at weekends.
BRT buses from Daejeon take about 40 minutes.

Source: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/

Updated: 2026-08-05