City government commits up to 1,357 personnel in safety measures ahead of Yoon's impeachment ruling

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Monday announced safety measures to manage traffic and crowd control ahead of the Constitutional Court’s anticipated ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment.

2025-03-17

International tourists to Seoul surge to 900,000 in January despite political turmoil

The number of international tourists visiting Seoul peaked in January despite the political turmoil that has gripped the country since President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived imposition of martial law last December.

2025-03-10

Han River's new public toilets to 'raise city's overall dignity'

Visitors to Seoul’s Han River on the search for quick relief, tired of the same smelly, cramped stalls, could soon expect newly designed public toilets following increased complaints that the existing facilities are outdated.

2025-03-04

89 Filipino caregivers to work in Korea for 1 more year as authorities extend pilot program

A total of 89 Filipino domestic caregivers are set to work in Korea for another year after authorities agreed to extend the pilot program on Tuesday.

2025-03-04

First new Han River ferries gear up for duty in Seoul — in pictures

Two new public passenger ferries that are due to start trial operations next month arrived in Seoul on Thursday.

2025-02-27

Cupid's arrow hits 44% in Seoul's latest mass blind dating event

Seoul’s mass blind dating event matched 22 couples, with 44 percent of participants finding potential partners through art-themed activities. Three more matchmaking events are scheduled for this year.

2025-02-19

Be my Valentine: Singles search for love at Seoul city blind dating event

Eight social media influencers romantically indulged in viewing artworks and demonstrated how strangers could become each other's valentines based on artistic preferences at a mock session of Seoul city's mass blind dating program on Friday.

2025-02-14

Seoul hopes to spark love over art through Valentine's Day matchmaking event

A total of 2,356 unmarried young men and women signed up for a group blind date event on Valentine’s Day hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the city announced Thursday.

2025-02-06

Seoul providing discount carrots following 80 percent price surge

Shoppers browse produce at a traditional market in Seoul on Jan. 23.

2025-01-23

Korea to push online anti-drug courses for foreigners as war on narcotics escalates

Foreigners may be encouraged to undergo online drug use prevention courses before obtaining their Korean visas, according to a multi-year narcotics management plan announced by the government on Wednesday.