SEOUL, March 1 (Korea Bizwire) — In an effort to curb noise pollution and protect residents’ rights, Seoul’s Jongno District has implemented a new policy restricting tourist access to Bukchon Hanok Village after 5 p.m. The policy, which took effect on March 1, designates a 34,000-square-meter area as a ‘Red Zone,’ where visitors are only allowed [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking move, Seoul’s Jongno district has designated the iconic Bukchon Hanok Village as South Korea’s first “Special Management Area,” introducing strict regulations to balance tourism with residents’ quality of life. The new measures, set to take effect as early as March next year, will limit tourist access and [...]
SEOUL, April 12 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea launched a tour program that offers a hands-on experience of Korean traditional culture tailored for Chinese travelers visiting Seoul, the state-run Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said Tuesday. The travel package includes a pedicab ride to the traditional village, local market tour and a Korean cooking class as well [...]
SEOUL, June 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul is introducing firefighting motorbikes for fire stations to quickly dispatch firefighters to the scene even with jammed streets and small alleys. Seoul Metropolitan Fire & Disaster Headquarters said that such motorbikes will be used at fire stations in the Jongno and Eunpyeong Districts over a two month trial period from [...]