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Free Public Transit for Seoulites When Air is Bad

Free Public Transit for Seoulites When Air is Bad

SEOUL, Jun. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — From Saturday, the Seoul Metropolitan Government will be offering free public transport services during rush hour on days when high-level fine dust alerts are issued, in an effort to discourage driving and reduce air pollution. Seoul’s decision to offer free public transport comes after the municipal government announced ten [...]

North Korean Taekwondo Officials and Athletes Arrive in South Korea

North Korean Taekwondo Officials and Athletes Arrive in South Korea

SEOUL, June 23 (Korea Bizwire) – A group of North Korean taekwondo officials and athletes arrived in South Korea on Friday for soon-to-be historic performances at the world championships. Amid much fanfare at Gimpo International Airport in Seoul, the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) delegation of 36, led by its president Ri Yong-son, arrived south of [...]