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Mayor Park Won-soon was presented as one of the four world’s mayors with unique individuality in NHK-BS, a satellite broadcasting channel of NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) transmitted worldwide. In a news commentary program called NHK-BS ‘Catch! World’s Eye’ broadcast on May 16, Mayor Park was introduced as one of the mayors who take an active...   Read more

– The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) and the National Police Agency (NPA) launch a pilot program in five accident-prone areas full of pedestrians aged 10-30 – From the 16th, 50 traffic safety signs and 250 pedestrian walk signs will be installed – ‘An image for being exposed to danger and phrases’ will be used to...   Read more

Platform Changdong 61, opened in May 2016, is north-western Seoul’s newest cultural hub with unique architectural features, which has been constructed with brightly painted shipping containers. Platform Changdong 61 has a performance venue, Red Box, as well as retail, gallery, and studio space in addition to facilities for community activities. The Seoul Metropolitan Government hopes...   Read more

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) has opened ‘Seoul Station 7017 Info Garden’, an elevated pedestrian experience center, in Seoul Plaza. The Seoul Station 7017 Info Garden is comprised of two cylindrical structures used as an exhibition hall and information hall, ten large Tree Pots, and three lights. The total surface area is 218㎡. The Info...   Read more

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG), based on the results of detailed investigations, is set to repair and replace by stages worn-out sewage pipelines, which are the main cause of road sinking. In addition, the new “Road Sinking Maintenance System” will be established, which uses big data to identify areas that are in danger of road...   Read more

   was officially chosen as the new Seoul brand in May 2016, as the result of a municipal policy decision. In July, the Seoul Metropolitan Government will recruit ‘   Friends,’ comprised of a hundred citizens, and will publicize the beauty of Seoul using the brand   . ‘   Friends’ will not only participate in the program,...   Read more

The Seoul Metropolitan Government, in cooperation with five local governments, is promoting a bus tour program (K-Travel Bus) that links Seoul with other cities in a bid to revitalize the coexisting tourism between Seoul and the provinces, and also secure the competitiveness of Korean tourism. – Period: March 25 – November 30, 2016 (Departure: every...   Read more

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) will operate six swimming pools in Ttukseom, Yeouido, Gwangnaru, Mangwon, Jamsil, and Jamwon Hangang Parks for 60 days from June 24 (Fri.) to August 22 (Mon.). The Ttukseom swimming pool has installed solar shade canopies in order to reduce the visitors’ inconvenience of having to line up under the sun...   Read more