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1,200 hospitals, 1,300 pharmacies to operate in Seoul during Chuseok
Amid concerns over medical staff shortages, the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Wednesday released a comprehensive plan to ensure emergency medical services remain fully operational during Chuseok holiday next week. During the holiday period from Sept. 14-18, an average of 1,184 clinics and 1,306 pharmacies will be operational each day in Seoul. The locations and medical services of these clinics have been carefully planned to ensure that they do not overlap across different areas of the city,
Sept. 11, 2024 -
Seoul welfare scheme rebranded as 'Stepping Stone Income'
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced the rebranding of its "Safety Income" scheme as the "Seoul Stepping Stone Income," in order to promote its program as a model welfare program for other regions. The city's signature welfare program was rebranded through a public competition held last month, which garnered 12,580 name suggestions, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government. From the five finalists, the city selected "Stepping Stone Income" -- &qu
Sept. 5, 2024 -
Yangcheon out to become Korea‘s top education, innovation hub
District renowned for massive hagwon industry aspires to become center of lifelong, innovative learning Yangcheon-gu, a densely populated residential area in southwestern Seoul, is home to Mok-dong, one of the city‘s largest hagwon districts. This area is known for its thriving private education ind
Sept. 3, 2024 -
Seoul City to celebrate 3rd anniversary of 'Seoul Learn'
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will hold an event on Saturday to celebrate the third anniversary of its free online lecture platform for students here and unveil the program's new identity, officials said Friday. Dubbed "Seoul Learn," the program, launched in August 2021, offers free online lectures to underprivileged students to bridge the achievement gap among students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. It has also provided high-quality education without students hav
Aug. 30, 2024 -
Gwanak transforming from ‘goshi town’ to youth innovation hub
District with highest proportion of young people in Seoul aims to become center of Korea‘s youth culture Gwanak-gu, home to South Korea‘s most prestigious university Seoul National University, has been a key incubator for the nation’s top elites for decades. Located in the southwestern part of Seoul
Aug. 28, 2024 -
Bringing the vibe back: Yongsan strives to revive Itaewon
From rebranding projects to collaborations with chefs, influencers, district office looks to help businesses get back on their feet Choi Jeong-kyu, CEO of Jonny Dumpling, a Shandong-style dumpling restaurant located in Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, central Seoul, reflects on the challenging days his business
Aug. 26, 2024 -
Seoul to build large marina in Jamsil
The largest marina in Seoul is planned to be constructed at Jamsil Hangang Park in Songpa-gu, in the southeastern portion of the capital. The new facility is to accommodate 220 vessels, including yachts, as part of the city’s initiative to expand water leisure amenities. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Friday that it had signed an agreement with private company Hangang Marina to carry out the project. Construction is slated to begin early next year, with completion and openin
Aug. 23, 2024 -
Seoul increases translations of local laws for growing foreign community
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Thursday that it is expanding translations of its local self-government laws, a crucial service for foreign nationals living, studying or working in the city, who now account for nearly 5 percent of the total population. Local self-government laws are sets of ordinances and regulations issued by local councils in addition to citywide laws. This initiative to provide local self-government laws in foreign languages began in 2010 during Mayor Oh Se-hoon&#
Aug. 22, 2024 -
Seoul mayor confident in 2036 Olympics bid
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon voiced strong confidence in the city's ability to host a profitable and successful 2036 Summer Olympics, citing Seoul's well-established infrastructure and robust public safety measures as key factors that would contribute to the event's success. In a Facebook post on Sunday titled "Again, the Seoul Olympics," Oh reiterated his commitment to bringing the Olympics back to Seoul, a pledge he first made two years ago. After visiting the Paris Olympics
Aug. 12, 2024 -
Seoul reverses course, lifts greenbelt limits to fuel housing growth
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Friday emphasized that easing greenbelt development restrictions is crucial to addressing the city's housing demands, particularly for newlyweds, as part of broader efforts to tackle South Korea's pressing low birth rate. Oh acknowledged Seoul's historical reluctance to lift greenbelt restrictions but argued that current challenges, including population decline due to low birth rates and the urgent housing needs of young couples, make this change necessar
Aug. 9, 2024 -
Seoul mayor suggests revival of urban diplomacy with Beijing, Tokyo
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon met his Beijing counterpart Mayor Yin Yong in the Chinese capital on Tuesday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral economic and cultural cooperation between the two megacities, his office said Wednesday. In the mayoral meeting held for the first time in six years, Oh addressed the need to revive the trilateral partnership among Seoul, Beijing and Tokyo, stressing the importance of urban diplomacy to discuss the challenges and opportunities of metropolitan cities at a sub
July 31, 2024 -
Mapo-gu completes Seoul experience: district head
District office to launch circular tourist bus connecting Mapo-gu‘s cultural, entertainment and green hot spots Mapo-gu, home to Gyeongui Line Forest Park, World Cup Park, Haneul Park and vibrant university areas, is set to enhance its reputation as a premier cultural and tourist destination, becomi
July 30, 2024 -
Seoul's Gyeonghuigung area to become massive historical park
Gyeonghuigung, a palace from the late Joseon era (1392-1910), and its surrounding area will be transformed into an expanded historical and cultural park in a gradual project running until 2035, the Seoul city government said Wednesday. The new park, covering approximately 136,000 square meters, will be 10 times the size of Seoul Plaza. The project aims to shine a light on Gyeonghuigung, a lesser-known palace, which has attracted fewer visitors compared to the nearby Gyeongbokgung and Deoksugung
July 17, 2024 -
Controversial foreign nanny project sets sail in Seoul
The Seoul Metropolitan Government and Labor Ministry announced on Tuesday that applications from families interested in hiring caregivers from the Philippines are to open Wednesday, marking a step forward in implementing a government-facilitated foreign nanny program for the first time. Families eligible for the pilot program are those with children under 12 years old, single-parent households, households with multiple children and dual-income families. Applications are to be accepted via design
July 16, 2024