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Waterway on Paper: An Exhibition of Cheonggyecheon Maps

04/29/2014SMG 3066

ㅇ Exhibition: Waterway on Paper: An Exhibition of Cheonggyecheon Maps ㅇ Time: April 11, 2014 (Fri) – June 1, 2014 (Sun) ㅇ Location: 1st floor, Special Exhibition Room, Cheong Gye Cheon Museum ㅇ Content: This exhibition will unravel the story of the Cheonggyecheon through 34 maps from the Joseon Dynasty until today. The history of... Read more
“Policy Where There is Demand,” Seoul Utilizes Big Data

04/25/2014SMG 4658

The Owl Bus, which was launched with two routes in April 2013, has now, with the support of Seoul citizens, expanded to nine routes and is currently roaming the streets of Seoul. Topping the list of ten of the most popular news stories selected by Seoul citizens, the Owl Bus is considered the most successful... Read more
Healthy Weight 3.3.3. Project

04/25/2014SMG 3599

The “2014 Healthy Weight 3.3.3. Project” is taking off in Seoul. The project is a weight-loss program designed to help participants lose 3kg every month for 3 months and maintain that weight for the following 3 months. In response to the nearly ten-percent increase in Seoul’s obesity rate over the past ten years, the metropolitan... Read more
Eco-friendly Car Registration in Seoul Rises 20%

04/24/2014SMG 5062

With the rising awareness of environmental issues and economic efficiency, the number of eco-friendly, low-emission vehicles, such as hybrid cars, registered with the Seoul Metropolitan City Government increased 20 percent in 2013 from the previous year. Year Total Hybrid CNG Electric 2013 31,684 20,778 10,427 479 2012 26,412 15,930 10,277 205 <Hybrid vehicles save... Read more
Magok District Becomes a Leading “Water Circulation City”

04/23/2014SMG 5255

Magok District, Gangseo-gu, is about 16 times the size of Yeouido Park with the total surface area of 3,665,000㎡. This last remaining piece of large-scale undeveloped land in Seoul is being developed as a leading water circulation city. Previously, simple improvements were made in the district such as replacing worn-out pavement and parking lots with... Read more
Participatory Budgeting in Seoul Changes People’s Lives

04/21/2014SMG 3401

The participatory budgeting system in Seoul is making significant progress. First implemented in Seoul in 2012, participatory budgeting is a system that allows the Participatory Budget Council of selected citizens to prioritize and decide on public spending projects that have been freely proposed by the citizens. The 2013 Participatory Budget Council comprises a total of... Read more
Seoul Metropolitan Government to Increase the Number of Overseas Reporters to 300

04/09/2014SMG 2577

Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to increase the number of overseas reporters to 300. These reporters are supposed to collect information on noteworthy policies adopted by major cities all over the world and publicize Seoul Metropolitan Government’s good policies to the countries they are in. At present, a total of 174 reporters (about half of them... Read more
The 2nd Annual Photo Contest about Nodeulseom in Seoul Spring in Nodeulseom

04/09/2014SMG 4018

Seoul Metropolitan Government is considering ways to use Nodeulsom more usefully. In light of this, we at Seoul Metropolitan Government are holding the 2nd Annual Photo Contest about the island to bring more attention to it. Please take part in the event. <Details about the photo contest> 1. Event name: The 2nd Annual Photo Contest... Read more
Yeouido Spring Flower Festival

04/04/2014SMG 5829

Yeouido Spring Flower Festival, which has become one of the most popular festivals in Seoul, will be held between April 3 ~ 12 this year. <Extension of Bus Operating Hours during the Festival> On April 12 and 13, operating hours for the last buses that go through Yeouido heading in the direction of the end... Read more
2.Islands in Hangang (River)

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Islands of Hangang (River) 1. Yeouido Location: from the upper region of Saetgang to the south of Seogangdaegyo area Area: 8.4 ㎢ History 1916.9: Construction of small airfield during Japanese colonial rule 1922.12: Airfield used for An Changnam’s homecoming flight 1945. 8: Used by the U.S. army after liberation 1968: Construction of circle levee, new development... Read more
Hangang (River)

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International job opportunity in Seoul, South Korea: Join ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability!

03/14/2014SMG 5331

Application deadline: 30 March 2014 ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is the world’s leading association of cities and local governments dedicated to sustainable development. ICLEI is a powerful movement of 12 mega-cities, 100 super-cities and urban regions, 450 large cities as well as 450 small and medium-sized cities and towns in 86 countries. ICLEI... Read more

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