SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Seongdong District in Seoul announced on February 25 that preliminary negotiations have concluded for the transformation of a former concrete plant site adjacent to Seoul Forest into what officials envision as a new cultural hub for the city. The development marks the first case of “architectural innovation pre-negotiation” in the private [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – As of early next year, it will be difficult to open a coffee shop franchise in an area designated as “Seoul Forest Avenue”, which is now undergoing gentrification, the process of renovating and improving a house or district so that it conforms to the middle class, leading to the [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – Amid the summer heat reaching its peak as the month of August begins and Seoulites searching for ways to make the best of summer within the city by going to outdoor pools or enjoying camping in Han River parks, the Seoul city government has introduced the best trails in the city where cool [...]
SEOUL, June 16 (Korea Bizwire) – How many plant and animal species live in Seoul’s forests? The fifth bio-diversity exploration event was held last weekend. The Seoul Metropolitan City Government, in partnership with the Korea Forest Service and Korea National Arboretum, held a 24-hour “BioBlitz” from 2 pm on June 14 (Saturday) to 2 pm [...]