The annexation of Gimpo was proposed by the People Power Party (PPP), to which both the Incheon and Seoul mayors are members, while the Gyeonggi governor is a member of the Democratic Party.
Seoul and Guri will form a joint research team to study the potential effects of incorporating Guri into the capital as part of a megacity initiative.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon stressed the need for thorough research and public consensus before integrating Gyeonggi’s Gimpo into the capital after he met with Gimpo Mayor Kim Byung-soo on Monday.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Thursday assessed the city’s defenses against missile or nuclear attacks with experts during a forum hosted in response to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon signed an agreement establishing a bilateral relationship and enhancing intermunicipal cooperation in different fields between Seoul and New Jersey on Wednesday.
The labor union of Seoul Metro, the operator of the capital’s subways, announced a strike for next month, demanding the company withdraw its plans to lay off workers.
Delivering his entire presentation in English, Oh said he believes “it’s far better to help the needy by teaching them how to fish, and not just giving them a fish itself.”
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, right, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at New York City Hall on Monday.
Since the transit pass can undermine the alliance, Oh must proactively seek ways to share the benefits with Gyeonggi and Incheon residents.
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