Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Seoul city's $35B budget to address birthrate, health and safety issues

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has drawn up an annual budget of 48.4 trillion won ($35.1 billion) for next year, with a fiscal focus on addressing the city's low birthrate and enhancing policies to protect citizens' health and safety.

2024-10-31

North Korea's Kim Jong-un points to map of Seoul as he threatens to use 'physical force'

Kim Jong-un warned that physical force will be used against South Korea upon any violation of sovereignty during an army inspection on Thursday.

2024-10-18

Seoul mayor, PPP lawmaker argue against minimum wage for Filipino caregivers

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and People Power Party Rep. Na Kyung-won on Tuesday underscored the need to implement differential wages for Filipino domestic caregivers as controversies over high costs continue to escalate.

2024-08-27

Seoul mayor vows to host gathering of freedom fighters' descendants next year during China visit

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said that he would host a “meaningful” gathering of the descendants of independence fighters next year during a Sunday visit to the Korean provisional government in Chongqing, China.

2024-07-29

Seoul gov't extends support for children in care facilities to ensure independence after discharge

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Wednesday said it would spend 106.5 billion won over the next five years to support children living in foster homes and child welfare facilities and ensure their independence after their protection ends.

2024-07-24

Seoul gov't drops giant flagpole plan amid public backlash

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Thursday backpedaled on its plan to erect a 100-meter-long (328-feet-long) national flagpole at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul after public criticism of the project's excessive nationalism.

2024-07-11

Seoul to provide around 4,400 public housing for newlyweds

Seoul will supply some 4,400 public housing units to newlywed couples over the next three years as part of its efforts to combat the city’s staggeringly low birthrate.

2024-05-29

Seoul mayor presents plan to lure foreign talent, establish multicultural society

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Monday unveiled a comprehensive plan to attract and retain foreign talent by offering scholarships and implementing new child care policies.

2024-05-20

Mayor Oh hypes Seoul as 'top 5' financial hub by 2030 in Dubai

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon shared his vision for turning his city into one of the world's top five financial hubs and discussed ways to bolster cooperation with Dubai on Monday during his weeklong trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

2024-05-07

Seoul mayor to visit UAE to discuss fintech, transportation

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon will embark on a weeklong trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next week to attend an international conference on financial technology in Dubai and introduce his vision of the capital's transportation in Abu Dhabi.

2024-05-02