서울에서는 매년 제야의 종소리와 함께 새로운 해를 시작한다. 종각역 앞에 모여서 다 같이 다음 해가 되는 순간을 카운트 다운하고 1월 1일 0시부터 총 33번의 종을 치며 새해를 맞이한다. 타종 인사는 총 16명으로, 서울시 관련 의원 5명과 시민대표 11명이 타종한다. 시민대표는 그 해의 인물을 서울시 홈페이지로 추천 받아 선정된다. 행사는 야외에서 진행되니 몸을 따뜻하게 해 줄 목도리, 장갑, 귀마개, 핫팩 등을 챙기자.
In Seoul, every year starts with the ringing of the New Year's bell. People gather in front of Jonggak Station to countdown to the next year and welcome the new year by ringing the bell 33 times from midnight on January 1st. The bell-ringing ceremony involves 16 representatives, including 5 members from the Seoul Metropolitan Council and 11 citizen representatives. Citizen representatives are selected through nominations made on the Seoul Metropolitan website. Since the event is held outdoors, remember to keep warm with scarves, gloves, ear covers, hot packs, etc.
In Seoul, a new year begins every year with the sound of New Year&#39;s Eve bells. Everyone gathers in front of Jonggak Station, counts down the moment until the next year, and rings the bell a total of 33 times starting at midnight on January 1st to welcome the new year. A total of 16 people will ring the bell, including 5 city council members and 11 citizen representatives. Citizen representatives are selected by recommending the person of the year through the Seoul Metropolitan Government website. The event will be held outdoors, so bring a scarf, gloves, earplugs, and a hot pack to keep your body warm.