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Songpa-gu rides Korean food wave with cooking classes for foreigners
Songpa-gu, designated a Special Tourist Zone, hosts series of Korean cultural experience programs At a cooking studio in Garak Mall in Songpa-gu, southern Seoul, laughter mixed with various languages could be heard as the smell of Korean food lingered in the air. The studio buzzed with dozens of ama
Oct. 17, 2024 - 17:54:08
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 - 14:27:31
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 - 15:13:51
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 - 12:35:50
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 - 12:34:36
Beyond Bukhansan Park: Dobong seeks to emerge as cultural hub
From K-pop-themed arena to hanok village and sock industry, northernmost Seoul district seeks sustainable makeover to lure tourists, new residents, investment Dobong, a gateway connecting Seoul with northern Gyeonggi Province, has historically been a bedroom community lacking the industrial infrastr
July 10, 2024 - 14:43:49
From fashion mecca to robotics hub: Gangnam-gu‘s new ambition
Ward office opens industrial cluster in Suseo along with plans to build robot street, museum, park Gangnam-gu, a Seoul district famous for its luxury fashion, affluent neighborhoods, and Psy‘s “Gangnam Style,” is now aiming to become a testbed for the robotics industry. The ward office said a robot
July 3, 2024 - 12:08:09
Mapo‘s Hyodo Babsang program becomes model for senior welfare
District collects donations to provide free lunches for 1,000 seniors a day, to help them socialize, prevent lonely death “Godoksa,” or lonely death, has recently become a nationwide concern in South Korea, challenging the deeply rooted Confucian belief in filial piety. According to the health minis
June 12, 2024 - 15:04:12
Jung-gu showcases historic, cultural sites at nighttime festival
Festival to feature guided tours, performances and experiential programs to showcase Jung-gu’s historical and cultural heritage Jeong-dong Culture Night will take place near Deoksugung and Jeong-dong Street in Jung-gu, central Seoul, to show off its historic and cultural sites and host various cultu
May 23, 2024 - 12:18:36
Eunpyeong-gu rebrands as nature-friendly, healthy district
Cypress forest trails, Buddhist temple offer unique urban escape, says district head Eunpyeong-gu in northwestern Seoul has rebranded itself as a nature-friendly district, as it looks to boost its image and foster a healthy, inclusive community. The district has seen a rise in the number of visits t
April 23, 2024 - 14:29:53
Songpa-gu sets stage for cherry blossoms
At Seokchon Lake Park this week, district office holds performances, flea markets to celebrate spring As the season of cherry blossoms approaches in Seoul, the Songpa-gu district office is gearing up to host its annual cherry blossom festival at Seokchon Lake Park from Wednesday to Sunday. The park,
March 27, 2024 - 14:39:29
Why does Seoul need more garbage incinerators?
Residents, ward office accuse city‘s plan to build new incinerator in Mapo as unilateral, health-threatening Son Myung-jin, a housewife in her 40s living in Mapo, northwestern Seoul, is worried about the city‘s plan to build a new waste incinerator in her neighborhood. In August, the Seoul Metropoli
Jan. 30, 2024 - 15:16:15
Blending old and new for sustainable Seongdong-gu
Turning former factory site into cultural space, urban regeneration project in Seongdong offers alternative development model The urban regeneration project for Seongdong-gu in eastern Seoul fosters ways both to attract new visitors and enhance existing residents‘ lives while advocating for the coex
Nov. 13, 2023 - 19:42:03
