Engineers aim to build the world’s largest spokeless FERIGAN WHEEL in Seoul in 2025

The London Eye, the Singapore Flyer and Ferris wheels around the world have drawn the attention of locals and tourists alike for decades.

But South Korea is said to be doing this with plans to build the ‘the largest spokeless Ferris wheel in the world, which will offer breathtaking views of its capital by 2025.

The futuristic Seoul Ring breaks with the traditional appearance of Ferris wheels thanks to “innovative technology”.

Its development takes place on a former landfill in Haneul Park, which the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) calls the “Gateway to Seoul”.

An announcement earlier this month said, “Seoul Ring will serve not only as an entertainment facility, but also as a cultural complex offering visitors the opportunity to experience the historical significance of Nanjido.

“In addition, it will offer a variety of festivals, cultural and tourist content and programs, as well as a place of communication.”

Once built, the wheel will be 591 feet tall, according to CNN.

For comparison, this is 149 feet taller than the UK’s famous London Eye, which is 442 feet.

The ring is also set to beat the world’s largest ferris wheel in Shandong, China, which measures 475 feet tall.

Visitors have the opportunity to marvel at the sights of the Hangang River, downtown Seoul, Namsan Mountain and even Bukhansan Mountain from its stainless steel capsules.

The location was chosen from a number of alternative options including Nodeul Island, Yeouido Park and Jamsil, which the SMG has been toying with since last October.

But Haneul Park was ultimately chosen for its “symbolism of inter-Korean reconciliation.”

“Haneul Park is considered a significant site because of its symbolism as a gateway to Seoul and unified Korea, as well as a place near North Korea that shows the harmony and reunification of the Korean race,” SMG added.

The Rad will reportedly house 36 carriages, each of which can be filled with 25 people.

The SMG is consulting with international experts in architecture and engineering to ensure the ring is safe and structurally sound.

The Seoul Ring will also incorporate green technologies that are in line with climate change and sustainability goals.

The city plans to develop more advanced infrastructure concepts in partnership with the private sector.

SMG added, “Seoul Ring is designed to serve as the city’s new landmark, strengthening its global position and urban competitiveness while revitalizing the local economy.

“From Haneul Park, visitors can see the Hangang River, downtown Seoul, Mount Namsan, and even Mount Bukhansan.

“Also, given Haneul Park’s past as a landfill, it is the best place to realize the city’s urban vision of finding harmony between citizens, planet, future and environment (i.e. carbon neutrality, climate change).”

MailOnline has contacted the SMG for comment.