Seoul to boost Wi-Fi access in popular tourist areas

The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to turn key tourist hot spots into “free data zones” by expanding high-speed public Wi-Fi, aiming to improve convenience for foreign visitors and strengthen the city’s tourism appeal.
According to media reports on March 29, the city will install a dense network of Wi-Fi routers in popular destinations such as Hangang Park, Seongsu-dong and Myeong-dong.
The infrastructure will incorporate Wi-Fi 7 technology, which is in the early stages of nationwide adoption. The standard supports speeds of up to 46 gigabits per second, roughly 4.8 times faster than previous-generation Wi-Fi.