SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government said Monday it has made small public bicycles available for younger populations aged 13 years or older. Starting Monday, younger users have access to smaller and lighter “Ttaereungyi” in the eastern wards of Songpa and Gangdong, as well as the northwestern Eunpyeong Ward. “Ttaereungyi” are [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government on Monday announced toughened antivirus measures until the end of the year, including reduced public transport by night and a ban on rallies involving 10 or more people. The measures will take effect Tuesday under a new campaign named “Emergency pause period for 10 million [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government said Thursday its energy saving program reduced greenhouse gas emissions by over 247,000 tons from April through September. Members of Seoul’s “Eco-Mileage” program reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 247,137 tons, up 70 percent from the same period last year, creating the same effect as planting [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government on Monday began renovation of its landmark Gwanghwamun Square, aiming to transform the busy intersection into a verdant public park. Traffic lanes will be expanded on the east of the square, located in the capital’s central Jongno Ward and adjacent to the U.S. Embassy, while [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — New monthly ecological programs for Seoul residents are now available at the capital’s Han River parks, Seoul city government said Friday. The city government is accepting visitors for 45 programs that begin in November, including those that offer hands-on experience of nature across 10 river parks in the city, [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government said Thursday it will launch a 24-hour response system to handle all queries about potential violations of rules on the wearing of masks in public places. The decision comes as all those not wearing a mask in public will face a 100,000 won (US$90) fine [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government said Tuesday it plans to renovate pedestrian streets in the historic districts of Bukchon and Mugyo by 2022. Sections of Bukchon, a popular tourist destination in the central Jongno Ward, and Mugyo, a bustling “food alley” in Jung Ward, were designated by the city in [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government said Monday it will offer a temporary 20 percent discount on food and grocery orders placed on seven designated apps. The offer will run from Wednesday through Tuesday and give customers a maximum discount of 50,000 won (US$45) on their purchases made with “Seoul Love [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul city is introducing additional public bicycles with sturdier frames. Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Thursday that it will increase the total number of public bicycles ‘Ddareungi’ up to 23,000 by the end of this year by introducing 8,000 new QR system bicycles that come with sturdier frames. Among 8,000 [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul metropolitan government will begin imposing fines of 100,000 won (US$88) on those who do not wear face masks in public next week, a measure aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus. Enforcement of mandatory mask wearing will begin Nov. 13 after a one-month trial period, officials [...]