SEOUL, Jun. 28 (Yonhap) — The Moon of Seoul, a full moon-shaped tethered balloon ride, will begin operations in the capital’s Yeouido district next week, taking passengers up to 150 meters above the ground in vertical round trips, the Seoul city government said Friday. The launch ceremony for the helium balloon ride is scheduled for [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — An all-inclusive monthly transit pass has proven successful during a four-month trial run and will go into full-fledged operations next month with more diverse choices for users, the Seoul city government said Wednesday. The Climate Card went into service on Jan. 27 on a pilot basis as part of [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Providing a refreshing escape from the city’s sweltering summer heat, six of Seoul’s outdoor swimming pools and water parks along the Hangang River simultaneously opened their doors on Thursday, June 20. The facilities include the Ttukseom, Yeouido, and Jamwon Hangang Park swimming pools, as well as the Jamsil, Yangwha, and [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Gangnam, one of Seoul’s most affluent districts, is embarking on an ambitious plan to transform itself into a hub for robot technology and businesses, officials announced on June 18. The centerpiece will be the Suseo Robot Cluster, where a robot testing ground, companies, a science museum and robot-friendly infrastructure will [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul, long hailed as a global metropolis, is rapidly shrinking, battered by low birth rates and an aging populace. Over the past two decades, the city has lost over 600,000 residents, with one in five people leaving the districts of Nowon, Dobong, and Gangbuk. As projections indicate that Seoul’s population [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government will invest 650 billion won (US$471 million) over the next five years to help universities nurture workforces to lead prospective future industries, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon announced Tuesday. The plan aims to boost the city’s global competitiveness by empowering universities in the capital with their [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Volunteer Center recently operated a ‘Neighbor Vending Machine’ pop-up event themed around community communication at the 2024 Car-Free Jamsugyo Walkathon Festival, it announced on June 17. The concept allowed participants to write down messages or concerns they wanted to share with their neighbors, which would then dispense notes [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – A household headed by someone in their 20s would need to save for 86.4 years to afford an apartment in Seoul through savings alone, according to a new analysis that highlights the daunting challenges facing the younger generation in the country’s real estate market. The study, released on June 3 [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – In an effort to safeguard sole proprietors of businesses like hair salons, nail shops, and cafes from potential crimes, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Friday that it will provide free emergency beacons to 5,000 eligible establishments. These “safety beacons” are designed to automatically alert authorities during emergencies. When the [...]
SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) – A towering new public art installation, standing 32 meters tall, is set to become a landmark in the heart of Seoul. On May 30, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it would be holding an opening ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on May 31 for the “Rain Veil” artwork at the [...]