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Seoullo 7017, the Seoul Station overpass-turned into a pedestrian walkway, welcomed its one month anniversary on June 19, 2017. Over 2.03 million people visited Seoullo 7017 thus far. Ten million people are expected to visit the site by the end of 2017. Seoullo 7017 is quickly becoming a new landmark of Seoul City. On average,...   Read more

Hanyangdoseong, a fortress built during the Joseon Dynasty to defend the capital and its residents, has an average height of 5 to 8 meters and a total length of 18.6 kilometers. Originally built along the ridges of Bugaksan, Namsan and Inwangsan Mountains that surround the heart of Seoul, the fortress has undergone a number of...   Read more

Seoul City to Provide Expanded Free Medical Services to Foreign Residents < Dental Treatment > < Blood Test > < Acupuncture > < Rehabilitation > Foreign residents residing in Seoul will receive expanded medical services including a more expansive range of free dental treatments. The Southwest Global Center in Seoul will expand its service hours...   Read more

The Seoul Metropolitan Government confers honorary citizenship upon international residents in Seoul in recognition of their contributions to the city and the local community, including being a role model to Seoul citizens as well as other foreign residents. 1. Qualification for Honorary Citizenship of Seoul 1) Current foreign residents who have resided in Seoul for...   Read more

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will operate outdoor swimming pools and water parks at Ttukseom, Yeouido, Gwangnaru, Mangwon, Jamsil, Jamwon, Nanji and Yanghwa between June 23 and August 27. Each swimming pool at the Hangang River is located in the heart of the city. Visitors can enjoy swimming while enjoying a great view of the river...   Read more

The Seoul Metropolitan City will be holding the Summer Festival 2017 for all to enjoy summer in the heart of Seoul. From the Hangang Summer Festival, Korea’s largest riverside festival, Sinchon Water Gun Festival, offering the excitement to take part in an epic water gun battle in the city and Seoul Culture Night, a dreamlike...   Read more

Seoul Sets Out to Eradicate Secondhand Smoke Health risks of secondhand smoke Seoul sets out to eradicate secondhand smoke Seoul designates the area within a 10-meter radius of every subway station exit (1,673 spaces in total) as a smoke-free zone in 2016 Seoul organizes a public debate, with 126 debaters, on the health risks of...   Read more

The Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Car-Sharing Service received a Certificate of Recognition at the world’s biggest public transport event. The 62nd UITP Global Public Transport Summit was held from May 15, 2017 to May 17, 2017. The SMG’s Car-Sharing Service was awarded a Certificate of Recognition in Ambitious & Innovative Mobility Projects at the Asia-Pacific Montreal...   Read more

The 4th WeGO General Assembly is a triennial international assembly of high-level officials, from Mayors to Chief Information Officers, to celebrate their achievements in e-Government and Smart City initiatives as well as to convene on key agenda of WeGO. With the successful completion of the 1st WeGO General Assembly in Seoul, Korea(2010), the 2nd in...   Read more

On June 12, 2017, Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium was crowned as an honorary citizen of Seoul. Seoul Metropolitan City confers the title of “honorary citizen” to foreigners who are credited with having contributed to the government administration or are distinguished foreign guests to the city. Prior to the Princess of Belgium, the...   Read more

This is a group of three artificial islands and a composite cultural space built in an area of 9,995m2 on the Hangang River at the southern end of the Banpo Bridge in 2011. The official name of Some Sevit is Floating Islands. This is the world’s first floating architecture built on water. It is comprised...   Read more