# Urban garden development in South Korea

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/urban-garden-development-in-south-korea
> Updated: 2026-09-21T00:19:15.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

South Korean municipalities are implementing various urban greening and garden development projects. In Seoul, the Jung-gu District is transforming 1,480 square meters of roadside areas near the Dongdaemun Design Plaza into specialized garden spaces. This initiative aims to create a ‘5-minute garden city’ by connecting pedestrian axes, installing fine dust-reducing vegetation, and adding solar-powered lighting for nighttime safety.

In Daejeon, the city has designated ‘Saitgil’ as its 13th private garden. This project utilizes old residential houses to create a unified garden environment featuring a pond, stepping stones, and a black bamboo forest path. The site also introduces a ‘garden stay’ concept for overnight visitors. Daejeon has been registering private gardens since 2022 to expand accessible green spaces for its citizens.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Daejeon designates ‘Saitgil’ as 13th private garden

Daejeon has designated ‘Saitgil’ as its 13th private garden, repurposing old downtown housing into a landscape featuring bamboo paths, stepping stones, and overnight garden stays.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/daejeon-designates-saitgil-as-13th-private-garden

### 2026-08-30: Jung-gu District to develop specialized gardens near DDP

Seoul's Jung-gu District will develop 1,480 square meters of specialized gardens around the Dongdaemun Design Plaza by October to enhance urban greenery and pedestrian rest areas.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jung-gu-district-to-develop-specialized-gardens-near-ddp

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Cite as: Urban garden development in South Korea. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/urban-garden-development-in-south-korea