Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Revamped and finally punctual: Hangang Bus ferry marks successful reopening with high passenger count

The Hangang Bus ferry resumed service on Saturday after a one-month test run period without passengers that began on Sept. 29. During the trial period, Seoul city focused on improving safety, punctuality and service quality.

2025-11-02

Hangang Bus to resume operations on Nov. 1 after completing inspections

Hangang Bus, which had been suspended for about a month since Sept. 29, have completed inspections and will resume operations at 9 a.m. on Saturday, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Monday.

2025-10-27

Despite growing pains, Hangang Bus to resume regular service next month

The Hangang Bus, which has been operating without passengers for testing, is set to resume regular service in November and expand its operating hours to include morning commutes starting next year, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said Thursday.

2025-10-23

Hangang Bus service suspended for further testing following mechanical failures

Just 10 days into operation, Seoul will suspend passenger service on its new Hangang buses for one month starting Monday to carry out test runs aimed at stabilizing operations and addressing technical issues.

2025-09-28

Han River ferry service launches in Seoul amid rainy weather, choppy water

Seoul officially launched its long-anticipated Han River ferry service on Wednesday, two years and seven months after Mayor Oh Se-hoon announced the project. The city held a launch ceremony at Yeouido pier in western Seoul.

2025-09-17

Hangang Bus service to start Thursday, but rush hour operations to come later

Rush-hour commuters expecting to ride Seoul’s new ferry on the Han River will have to wait a little longer. The Hangang Bus service will officially begin operations on Thursday, but it will not run during morning rush hour, at least for now.

2025-09-15

Seoul mayor pledges audit into yearlong delay of Hangang Bus

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Friday pledged a full audit of the city’s Hangang Bus, a public ferry service along the Han River, after it was delayed by about a year due to construction setbacks and cost overruns.

2025-08-29

Hangang Bus to launch next month, ushering new possibilities for commuters and tourists

In less than a month, the capital will launch its first waterborne public transportation service, a fleet of river buses designed for office workers racing to appointments as well as tourists looking to take in the skyline from the water.

2025-08-19

Seoul improves commuter access to Hangang Bus ferry piers

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is enhancing accessibility to its Hangang Bus, a public ferry service across the Han River, which is scheduled to officially launch in September.

2025-07-29

Hangang Bus trial run proves a scenic but searing ride

Ahead of its official launch in September, the Seoul Metropolitan Government opened the Hangang Bus to the public for trial rides on Tuesday, inviting tourists, families and curious commuters to hop on board.

2025-07-01