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<Background> After Japan’s forceful occupation of Korea in 1910, the Korean army raised in the cause of justice and patriotic martyrs initiated the independence movement throughout the nation, fighting against the unjust invasion of Korea by Japan. The Japanese Government General of Korea imposed forceful military rule and inflicted severe oppression on the Korean people,...   Read more

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the March First Independence Movement, Seoul has announced the 2019 Centennial Anniversary of the March First Independence Movement Commemoration Project that comprehensively incorporates a memorial landmark project, participatory programs for the public, and commemorative events for people to celebrate and appreciate the sentiment of harmony. Beginning in 2016,...   Read more

During the New Year’s holiday (Feb. 2-6, 2019), Seoul will install emergency treatment centers, designate and operate emergency and on-call medical treatment centers as well as holiday pharmacies for use of nearby hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies by citizens. The emergency rooms of 67 emergency medical treatment centers and general hospitals will be open 24 hours...   Read more

Seoul will enforce the Top 5 New Year’s Comprehensive Plan centering on safety, transportation, sharing, convenience and consumer prices for 10 days from Jan. 29 (Tue) to Feb. 7 (Thu) for citizens’ safety and comfort during the Lunar New Year Holidays. During this period, from Feb. 1 (Fri) to Feb. 7 (Mon), a task force...   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

New Way of Thinking Creates a New Economy– Park Won-soon’s 10 Proposals for Economic Revitalization 1. Dear citizens of Seoul and fellow officials of the Seoul Metropolitan Government, It seems only yesterday that I first came to work as the mayor of Seoul with the conviction in my heart that “Citizens are the mayor,” and...   Read more

In light of its 3rd anniversary, the Seoul city brand, , announced the results of a survey taken by nearly 5,000 locals and international residents. According to the survey, eight out of ten citizens (84.0%) were aware of the Seoul brand , upon reaching the landmark of its third year anniversary. Results showed that 42.0%...   Read more

Seoul Metropolitan Government publishes Changes in Seoul Living in 2019, providing useful information on the newly-conducted businesses in 2019, the opening of public facilities around the corner, and policies and measures closely related to everyday life. Changes in Seoul Living in 2019 introduces a total of 44 businesses in five categories: ① 11 businesses in...   Read more

The Seoul Metropolitan Government conducted a poll from November 28 to December 9 on the “2018 Top SMG Policies,” in which city residents, both at home and abroad, participated. The poll was conducted online on the SMG website (english.seoul.go.kr) in a total of six languages, witnessing an attendance of 15,172 participants. Among participants, the rate...   Read more

The Seoul city policy that people identified with most in 2018 was the Seoul Bike, or Ttareungi program. According to public voting results, both on and offline, for the Seoul Top Ten News that Changed My Life in 2018, Ttareungi received 18,676 votes (6.5%) to rank first for the second straight year. As the top-ranked...   Read more

The Seoul City brand I·SEOUL·U and Disney’s representative icon Mickey Mouse are set to join forces in a collaborative campaign. Mickey Mouse will arrive on Nov. 27, 2018 and will visit Seoul City’s major attractions including Gwanghwamun Gate, Yeouido Hangang Park, and N Seoul Tower for four days starting on the 28th. On Nov. 28,...   Read more

Mickey Mouse will be visiting Seoul, Korea for the first time. He will arrive on November 28, 2018 and visit Seoul City Hall, join the early December tour of Seoul’s attractions which will include the N Seoul Tower and DDP, and meet with citizens. With I·SEOUL·U, Seoul will post the images of Mickey Mouse on...   Read more