Ice Skating in Korea

Ice skating is one of the most popular sports in the world, and even in Singapore, where we don't have four seasons due to our geographical location, it favored by many people. This is also same in Korea and when we think of Ice skating in Korea, the name “Kim Yuna” just comes to the minds of many people.

Just in case you have no idea who Kim Yuna is,she is the known as Queen Yuna in Korea. This is due to her expectation performances in figure skating and had represented South Korea in many international competitions.

Want to be like her and enjoy Ice skating in Korea? There are many places for Ice skating in Korea, such as the Lotte World Indoor Ice Rink in Seoul.

Although ice skating is something that you can do all year round indoor,  winter is the perfect weather to ice skate outdoor! Believe or not, you are able to do it in South Korea or to be more specific,  inSeoul itself.

The ice rink that I would like to introduce you will definitely provide you an amazing and memorable outdoor ice skating experience for just 1,000won! Not joke, 1000won and it includes admission and skates rental!!!! This is definitely a steal right!

This place is extremely convenient as it islocated at the city hall in Seoul, South Korea. Could you guess which Ice skating rink it is? If not, let me tell you, it is none other than the Seoul Plaza Ice Skating Rink.

Besides hosting various events, this Ice Skating Rink comes along with various facilities. Such as skate rental services, a rest area for ice skaters, locker services to store your belonging.

For Safety reason, do note that all ice skaters who are ice skating in the rink must wear gloves and helmet. Moreover, training programs are also held by professionals to teach individual ice skater some basic skills of ice skating. However, training session are to be booked in advance at the homepage (www.seoulskate.or.kr ).

Do drop by when you are here during winter as I had a fantastic experience ice skating outdoor and being someone who doesnt know how to ice skate, it takes time for me to adjust myself to the surrounding. But, as time pass by, I gradually ice skate on myself. 

Address: 110, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

Direction: City HallStation( Line1/2, Exit 5)

Map: https://goo.gl/p8pTGr

Opening Date

December 17, 2015 – February 9, 2016( Variesfrom year to year, but it is held during winter)

Operating Hours

Sunday to Thursday- 10:00-21:30 / Friday toSaturday, national holidays - 10:00-23:00

* Skate time is one hour. Ice cleaning for 30minutes between each session.

Admission Fees

1,000 won per 1 hour (this fee includesadmission and rentals for skates)

Rental Fees

Locker: 500 won (1 locker per day)

Gloves: 500 won per pair

Helmet/Elbow pads: Free (1 hour use)

For more information:http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=686510

Do you know that Figure Skating had their debut in the Olympuic in 1924 and for PyeongChang 2018, it ill be held in Gangneung Ice Areana?
Check out for more information: http://www.pyeongchang2018.com/horizon/eng/sports/Figure_Skating.asp

This article was written by an official university student reporter of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games, PyeongChang WINNERS. Some contents might be different from official position of the Organizing Committee."

"기사는 제3기 대학생 기자단 평창WINNERS 활동 일환으로 작성되었으며, 조직위원회 공식 입장과는 무관합니다."