The world's largest rooftop garden will open on Mar. 14, White Day.
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety's Government Complex Management Headquarters said on the 4th that the rooftop garden at the Government Sejong Complex will open to the public starting Mar. 14.
Operations at the complex's rooftop garden were briefly suspended over the winter to allow plants to go dormant, and with the arrival of warm spring, tours will begin across three sections. Anyone can visit for free by booking in advance or registering on site on the day.
The rooftop garden at the Government Sejong Complex is listed in the Guinness Book as the world's largest rooftop garden. It is a large green space that connects 15 government complex buildings with elevated walkways, blending a variety of trees, herbaceous flowers, and water features. Each section offers distinctive gardens and rest areas, allowing visitors to enjoy scenery that changes with the seasons.
Tours run three times a day, accompanied by a forest interpreter and a cultural tourism interpreter who explain the garden's significance and its flowers and trees.
They provide detailed explanations of the garden's meaning and its beautiful scenery.
Course 1 (1.4 km), running from Building 6 to Building 1 of the government complex, centers on the medicinal plant garden and the arboretum. From the Taegeukgi observatory, visitors can take in panoramic views of major Sejong City landmarks such as Lake Park and Central Park, making it a popular spot.
Course 2 (1.6 km), running from Building 6 to Building 13, is the longest section and offers views of Sejong City's major scenery. From the elevated bridge spanning Bangchukcheon, visitors can enjoy city views. The route features a colorful tricolor willow path, a mist garden with mist sprayers, and a rock garden that combines diverse rocks and trees.
Course 3 (1.4 km), running from Building 11 to Building 15, blends a stepped fountain (cascade) with a sculptural garden. Visitors can see a garden with 13 stone sculptures and a rock-planting garden crafted by affixing moss, Orostachys, and houseleeks to basalt.
Those wishing to visit can make a reservation on Naver (50 people per session) or register on site on the day. However, because the Sejong complex is a national security facility, visitors must bring identification. Foreign nationals need a passport, teenagers need a student ID, and children without ID may enter with a guardian.
Kim Ki-young, head of the Government Complex Management Headquarters, said, "We will continue to improve operating conditions so the Government Sejong Complex rooftop garden can be a safe and comfortable resting place for more people."