What is the Exercising Seoul Plaza program in Seoul?

It is a free evening fitness program organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Government for residents who want to exercise after work in Seoul Plaza. The program combines group workouts, personalized consultations and fitness challenges.

When does Seoul Plaza’s free evening fitness program start and end?

The program begins Tuesday and runs through Oct. 29. It will generally be held at 7 pm, with two sessions scheduled at Ttukseom Hangang Park on Sept. 10 and Oct. 29.

What kinds of classes and consultations are offered at Seoul Plaza’s fitness program?

Participants can join stretching, nighttime diet dance, bodyweight training and barre classes. They can also receive one-on-one advice from trainers, posture-correction specialists and physical therapists on issues such as forward-head posture and back pain.

Seoul Plaza turns into after-work fitness hub

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Seoul Plaza will host free evening fitness classes this fall as the Seoul Metropolitan Government launches its Exercising Seoul Plaza program on Tuesday through Oct. 29. The 10-session program will usually start at 7 pm and include stretching, nighttime diet dance, bodyweight training and barre. It will also offer one-on-one consultations, a Body Age Challenge and two sessions at Ttukseom Hangang Park.

Key Facts

The program includes 10 sessions running through Oct. 29.
Classes will generally take place at 7 pm.
The lineup includes stretching, nighttime diet dance, bodyweight training and barre.
The Exercise Prescription Center will offer consultations from trainers, posture-correction specialists and physical therapists.
Two sessions will be held at Ttukseom Hangang Park on Sept. 10 and Oct. 29.

By Lee Kyung-min

Published Aug 31, 2026 3:06 pm KST

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Seoul Plaza is set to become an after-work fitness hub this fall, offering free evening classes for residents looking to trade the commute home for a workout in the heart of the city.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday that its “Exercising Seoul Plaza” program will begin Tuesday and run through Oct. 29, with 10 sessions combining group workouts, personalized exercise consultations and fitness challenges.

The program will generally take place at 7 pm, giving office workers and other residents an opportunity to exercise without traveling far from their daily routines.

Classes will include stretching, nighttime diet dance, bodyweight training and barre, which combines elements of ballet and Pilates.

Participants will also be able to receive one-on-one consultations from trainers, posture-correction specialists and physical therapists through a program called the Exercise Prescription Center.

The consultations will cover common concerns among office workers, including forward-head posture and back pain, while offering exercise and daily management techniques tailored to individual physical conditions.

A "Body Age Challenge" will allow participants to assess their current fitness through simple tests of flexibility and strength and set personal goals based on their results.

The program will also be held twice at Ttukseom Hangang Park, on Sept. 10 and Oct. 29, where participants can exercise beside the Han River under the evening sky and in the cooler autumn air.

“'Sports Plaza at Seoul Plaza' lets anyone drop by after work to easily exercise and recharge,” said Cho Seong-ho, director general of Seoul's Tourism and Sports Bureau. “We will keep expanding accessible sports offerings so residents can stay active and enjoy leisure close to home during Seoul’s autumn evenings.”

The city said residents can participate for free by registering in advance through the official program website or signing up on site.

Schedules may change because of rain or other weather conditions, and participants are advised to check whether sessions are operating before visiting.

The program reflects Seoul’s effort to make exercise more accessible close to where residents live and work while expanding opportunities for nighttime recreation.

This article was published with the assistance of generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.

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