SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul metropolitan city government said on August 27 that it would make available smartphone recharging booths near Cheonggyecheon, or Cheonggye Stream in downtown Seoul, with the small amount of electricity generated from the flowing water in the stream. This is the first time for phone charging booths to be [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — In order to reduce the urban heat island effect and save air-conditioning energy, the Seoul metropolitan city government will commence on a campaign to paint the rooftop in white color. To this end, the city government on August 28 appointed “Rooftop Moonlight,” a female duet, as honorary ambassadors for the cause. [...]
SEOUL, July 14 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan City Government said on July 13 that it has designated two underground waterways newly discovered in downtown Seoul as the city’s monuments (Nos. 38 and 39). The two subterranean rivers for drainage purposes were built before and after 1910 by employing modern technology based on existing subsoil [...]
SEOUL, July 14 (Korea Bizwire) – Just like the last summer, the camps along the banks of the Han River have been opened to the general public. In order to encourage Seoul citizens to use the camps to keep themselves cool over the summer months, the Seoul Metropolitan City Government has made available a smartphone app called [...]
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 [...]
SEOUL, Korea, Mar 24 (Korea Bizwire) — For the homeless who are willing to get back on their own feet, securing rent expense proved one of the most imminent challenges to realize their goals, according to the tentative results of a program operated by Seoul City Government. On March 23, the city government announced it has lent support [...]
SEOUL, Korea, Nov 06 (Korea Bizwire) - A thousand strong delivery men from Domino’s Pizza and McDonald’s will double as night-watchmen protecting female pedestrians from muggers and rapists. The Seoul Metropolitan City Government said on November 4 that it would kick off a program “Seoul City Community Watchmen” jointly with Domino’s Pizza and McDonald’s through the use of [...]