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The Ara Ship of Hangang River will be reborn as the first cruise ship to specialize in performances in addition to its role as a cruise ship for cultural tourism. The Hangang Project Headquarters of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) will begin to operate the cruise ship on July 1. There will be various performances...   Read more

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) plans to replace the entire platform screen door sensor of the subway lines 1 to 9 by 2018 with laser scanner sensors, allowing technicians to repair and maintain the screen doors on the platform. The existing sensors are installed on both sides of the fixed doors and emergency doors of...   Read more

Hongdae Walking Street (the 500-meter-long section located between Hongik University Station, subway line 2, and Hongik University) will be transformed into a street with convenience facilities and a convenient walking environment. The project is largely divided into three areas: ▲Improving the street environment ▲Developing convenience facilities for tourists, and ▲Public and private cooperation for operating...   Read more

According to the 2015 International Meetings Statistics Report announced by the Union of International Associations (UIA), which officially announces the statistics of international meetings, Seoul was selected as the world’s number three city in hosting international meetings. It is an all-time high ranking for the city. A total of 494 international meetings were held in...   Read more

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) is moving forward with the construction of Creative Economy Campus Neighborhoods in an effort to resolve problems related to youth and local economies, such as housing instability, unemployment, and others. The SMG selected the Anam-dong Startup Culture Campus Neighborhood, led by the Korea University, a highly motivated partner in the...   Read more

The Seoul Global Startup Center is a startup hub that supports the success of local and foreign entrepreneurs. Realize your dream for a successful startup with Seoul Global Startup Center! June 23, 2016 Head of Seoul Global Startup Center □ Project Purpose ◦ The Seoul Global Startup Center (tentative name) will provide various services, such...   Read more

The first section of the 13.8 kilometer-long Gangnam Beltway, which connects the southern areas of Seoul (Doksan-dong, Geumcheon-gu, and Suseo-dong, Gangnam-gu), will officially open on July 3, 2016. The opening of Gangnam Beltway is expected to disperse the traffic flow concentrated on the Olympic Expressway and Nambu Beltway, and reduce the travel time from Geumcheon...   Read more

The healing project “Maeum (Heart) Pharmacy,” implemented by Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture in cooperation with HSAD, won the silver and bronze prizes for the LIONS HEALTH Pharma sector of Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture produced a video entry for the festival based on the Maeum...   Read more

The Sungnyemun Gate Guard Performance, which was discontinued after the Sungnyemun Gate fire in 2008, will be resumed on June 23, 2016 at Sungnyemun Plaza. The guard performance was one of the most significant military honors ceremonies of guarding the fortress of the capital city in the Joseon dynasty. During the guard ceremony, the guards...   Read more

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) will provide a variety of cultural attractions for citizens and foreign tourists by hosting a wide range of programs such as circuses, orchestras, ballets, and choir performances every day from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ※ Except when special events are held in Seoul Plaza. Website: http://www.cultureseoul.co.kr Inquiries: Cultural Policy...   Read more

The sculpture of I·SEOUL·U, the new city brand of Seoul, was installed in Yeouido Hangang Park last May, and gained much popularity as a photo zone for citizens and tourists. On June 22, the sculpture was removed and reinstalled in front of the fountain located in Children’s Grand Park. I•SEOUL•U sculpture installed in Yeouido Hangang...   Read more

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