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Jangchung Arena, which reopened four years ago following its remodeling project after fifty years, transformed into a cultural and sports complex to develop into a beloved destination among Seoul residents. Celebrating the 4th anniversary of its reopening, Jangchung Arena, located in Jung-gu, exceeded its one-million mark of visiting spectators. Following its reopening in January 2015,...   Read more

Seoul will launch the second Foreign Residents Council as a window of communication and governance with foreign residents. In preparation for the increasing cultural diversity of the city population, including over 420,000 foreign residents, Seoul city organized and operated the Foreign Residents Council, a council comprised solely of foreign residents, from December 2015. The first...   Read more

The collaborative exhibition <Peace, A New Inspiration> between Cheong Wa Dae and young artists will open at Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae. At the <Peace, A New Inspiration> exhibition that will feature 46 paintings, two murals and one media artwork by artists (five individuals and one team) who have presented worlds of original artwork in the...   Read more

Seoul will preserve the site of the Hanyangdoseong City Wall that was revealed through a two-year excavation in its original form to construct the ‘Hanyangdoseong On-site Museum’ of 43,630 ㎡. Construction began in January, and the museum is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year to open to citizens and local and...   Read more

At the center of Seoul Plaza Ice Rink, open in Seoul for fifty-two days from December 21, 2018 to February 20, 2019, is an image of the Korean Peninsula. Seoul Plaza Ice Rink is a cultural space with the finest conditions for creation of a city full of wintertime sports cultural experiences and energy. Outside...   Read more

Seoul City has announced the ｢Seoul City’s Four-Year Municipal Plan (2019-2022)｣. This will include the master plan that will accomplish ‘Seoul’s 10-year revolution that changes my life’ based on innovation and changes of the past seven years. The vision of ｢Seoul City’s Four-Year Municipal Plan (2019-2022)｣, drawn from discussion and deliberation with experts and public...   Read more

Seoul will lower the threshold of public support for vulnerable classes, the elderly, and the disabled and construct a solid welfare foundation with the relaxation of 2019 Seoul-Type Basic Livelihood Security for those obligated to support their families, provide expanded support for Dolbom SOS Center facilities and Seoul emergency welfare, etc. In addition, the budget...   Read more

Seoul Metropolitan Library will open its first themed book exhibition entitled <BEST> in the new year of 2019 at its six collections rooms from January 15 (Tue) until January 31 (Thu). In light of the Year of the Golden Pig, books that have been loved continuously since the opening of Seoul Metropolitan Library in October...   Read more