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 [...]
SEOUL, May 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Aimed at attracting visitors, Seoul plans to launch short-term “tourism passes” for its Climate-Friendly Card unlimited public transit system in July, providing tailored services for domestic and international tourists. The city will offer one, two, three, five and seven-day passes, allowing travelers visiting Seoul for brief periods to take advantage [...]
SEOUL, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government has signed a friendship city agreement with the Abu Dhabi government of the United Arab Emirates to expand city-level cooperation in areas like transportation and smart city and urban development, officials said Thursday. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon inked the agreement with Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, [...]
SEOUL, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul’s efforts to inject fun and creativity into public transportation have proven to be a hit, as the newly launched “Hechi Bus” surpassed 160,000 riders within just a month of its trial operation in the city’s central areas like Namsan Mountain and the presidential Blue House. The Hechi Bus is [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — A total of 1,424 human-pet dog patrol teams will start their duties in Seoul next week, joining in efforts to prevent crimes and safety risks in neighborhoods across the capital, the city government said Friday. The civil patrol program launched by the city government in 2022 encourages designated pet [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on April 11 that it is doubling the deployment of its ‘Arisu WOW Car’ this year, bringing refreshing water and Arisu-based beverages to outdoor events across the city for citizens carrying personal cups. The Arisu WOW Car is the new name for the ‘Mobile Arisu [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – An analysis of the 2024 academic year’s medical school admission results in South Korea has revealed a striking concentration of successful applicants hailing from the capital city of Seoul and those who have repeated a year or more after high school graduation, colloquially known as “N-students.” According to data obtained [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable energy, Seoul and the city of Yeongcheon in North Gyeongsang Province are set to embark on innovative projects to produce hydrogen from biogas. These initiatives aim to transform organic waste, such as livestock manure, food waste, and sewage sludge, into a renewable energy source, [...]