SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Elementary and middle school students in Seoul will be given the chance to attend rural schools for a certain period of time to gain a different perspective from what is common at urban schools. The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education announced on Monday that it will launch a program [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul metropolitan government said Sunday that a traditional bell-ringing ceremony at midnight on New Year’s Eve will be canceled amid a recent surge in novel coronavirus infections. “Considering the rapid spread of COVID-19, we have to cancel the year-end bell-ringing ceremony,” said an official from the municipal government [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul city government said Friday that stores, movie theaters and multiple other facilities must close after 9 p.m. for two weeks starting this weekend to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Acting Seoul Mayor Seo Jeong-hyup announced the new restriction during a virtual press briefing, saying the measure [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Buses and taxis in Seoul will soon be equipped with a new 5G service that provides information on traffic hazards including jaywalkers and illegally parked vehicles. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Tuesday that it will launch a 5G service that features the convergence of road-based information on vehicles, [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul has been selected as the top destination for international meetings by a global magazine on corporate travel, the city government said Wednesday. Business Traveler conducted an online survey in July and August for the 2020 Business Traveler Awards in 53 categories, including the world’s best airlines, airports, hotels [...]
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, [...]