Public bike stations close ahead of New Year's Eve bell-ringing ceremony
By Han Jun-guPosted : December 30, 2025, 17:55Updated : December 30, 2025, 17:57
A public bicycle stands near Bosingak Pavilion, where preparations are underway for the New Year's Eve bell-ringing ceremony, in Jongno District, Seoul. Dec. 30, AJP Han Jun-gu
SEOUL, December 30 (AJP) - The Seoul Metropolitan Government will temporarily close 16 public bike rental stations near Bosingak Pavilion from 7 p.m. on December 30 to 8 a.m. on January 1 in preparation for large crowds expected at the New Year's Eve bell-ringing ceremony.
The measure aims to ensure public safety and prevent accidents as thousands gather for the traditional event. The bell-ringing ceremony, held at midnight on January 1, marks the end of the year and welcomes the new year with 33 strikes of the Bosingak bell.
A notice announcing the temporary closure is posted at a public bike rental station near Bosingak Pavilion in Jongno District, Seoul. Dec. 30, AJP Han Jun-gu
A telecommunications truck is deployed to ensure smooth network connectivity for large crowds near Bosingak Pavilion in Jongno District, Seoul. Dec. 30, AJP Han Jun-gu
A notice announcing the temporary closure is posted at a public bike rental station near Bosingak Pavilion in JJongno District, Seoul. Dec. 30, AJP Han Jun-gu