For most travelers navigating southern Seoul, the massive Express Bus Terminal and the shimmering, floating islands of Some Sevit are places to pass through — stops on a commute rather than destinations for quiet contemplation. But starting this week, the surrounding riverfront neighborhood is recasting its concrete underpasses and urban walkways as a vibrant canvas for fine art. Beginning Thursday, Seocho District will launch the Seocho-Han River Art Tour, a summer initiative pairing English-guided public art walks with hands-on traditional craft workshops. Running eight times through Aug. 30, the project aims to transform the everyday cityscape into an accessible, open-air gallery for international tourists and local residents alike. Led by bilingual docents with credentials from premier institutions like the Seoul Arts Center, the 90-minute evening walking tours offer deep dives into open-air installations along the district's special tourism zone. Highlights include the "Wonder Street" public sculpture exhibition — held in partnership with confectioner Crown-Haetae's ongoing sc