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Media Briefing on <Seoul Stimulus Checks for the Self-Employed>

Media Briefing on <Seoul Stimulus Checks for the Self-Employed>

April 23, 2020 As of 10 AM on April 23, the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases nationwide is 10,702 and there are no (zero) new confirmed cases today in Seoul. The accumulative number of confirmed cases in Seoul is 628. The nation’s number of daily new confirmed cases has been maintained below ten, and the...   Read more
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2020 New Year’s Address

2020 New Year’s Address

2020 New Year’s Address On the corner of the road to major change – A fair start line guaranteed by the Seoul Metropolitan Government – 1. It is a time of major change. We bade farewell to 2019 and welcomed 2020. The economy and public welfare have not been kind to us. Korea’s economy is...   Read more
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Statement by the Mayor of Seoul on public housing for newlyweds

Statement by the Mayor of Seoul on public housing for newlyweds

Last week, I informed you of why Seoul is directing its attention to the “starting line.” In life, we all reach our destinations at different times depending on the values we pursue, our personal capacities, and endeavors. Yet, just like a marathon, the starting line must be the same to ensure equality. This is Seoul...   Read more
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2017 New Year’s Address

Close 2017 New Year’s Address People-focused City, Seoul, it is the heart of a new Korea. The new year of 2017 has dawned, leaving 2016 behind. There has never been a time when the common New Year’s greeting, “Let’s see the old year out and the new year in” could touch our heart so much....   Read more
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Session Talks at World Economic Forum, Davos

Session Talks – (1) Fostering Innovation in Cities World Economic Forum Davos-Klosters, Switzerland Jan 20, 2016 Question: What is the one key challenge that you are currently focusing on in your city? What is the one breakthrough solution that you are testing in your city and from which others could learn? Mayor Wonsoon Park :...   Read more
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A Dream We Dream Together Will Come True – WEF, Davos

A Dream We Dream Together Will Come True Global Shapers: Meet the Leader World Economic Forum Davos-Klosters, Switzerland Jan 21, 2016 ≫ Official Website of World Economic Forum ≪     #1 A dream we dream together will come true Hello, everyone! I am Wonsoon Park, Mayor of Seoul. I worked for a very long...   Read more
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2016 New Year’s Address by the Mayor of Seoul

Close 2016 New Year’s Address by the Mayor of Seoul The Flower of Seoul, Blossom! We Will Safeguard the Lives of Seoul Citizens under the Three Pillars of Growth, Jobs, and Welfare. Citizens of Seoul and beloved members of the Seoul City family! The year 2016 has finally arrived. I wish all of you and...   Read more
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“Youth Policy Should Promote Harmony, not Discord”

“Youth Policy Should Promote Harmony, not Discord”

“Youth Policy Should Promote Harmony not Discord” -We propose the establishment of a “great social agreement Discussion organization.- 1. Young People are our future and our greatest hope. Ladies and Gentlemen, The word “youth” brings passion to our hearts. Our youth is the most beautiful and most passionate time in our lives. Our young people...   Read more
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Let us Be Cautious, but not Too Fearful

7th Meeting on MERS Date: 12/6/2015 Venue: Seoul City Hall On June 5 of last year, we defined our attitude dealing with this MERS emergency as a “quasi-state of war,” and we have been doing our best to protect the lives and safety of the 10 million citizens of Seoul. For the last week, all...   Read more
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We will make Seoul a Happier and Safer City for Women

The 21st General Assembly of Foundation of Asia-Pacific Women’s Associations Date October 15th 2014 | Venue Lotte Hotel Crystal Ballroom Good morning. I am very pleased to be here today. I am Park Won Soon, the mayor of Seoul Special City. I am so delighted that the 21st General Assembly of Foundation of Asia-Pacific Women’s...   Read more
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Press Conference: 1st Year Anniversary of Re-election

Press conference held by Seoul Mayor Park Won Soon celebrating the second year of his second term (2014-2018) “Now, it’s time to focus on welfare and the economy.” 1. My special thanks to the citizens of Seoul for their efforts in overcoming the MERS crisis. Time really flies. It has already been a year since...   Read more
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Now is the Time to Focus on Welfare and the Economy

Press conference statements on the first inauguration anniversary of the 6th administration elected by popular vote Date July 1st 2015 | Venue Briefing room of the Seoul Metropolitan Government First of all, I would like to thank the citizens of Seoul for their efforts in overcoming the MERS Crisis. It has already been a year...   Read more
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