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Scholars gather to bolster Seoul's global competitiveness

Scholars from Korea and overseas gathered virtually at a Seoul global forum to discuss developmental strategies with the aim of recovering the capital city’s urban competitiveness.

2021-11-24

Seoul proposes record high budget to help citizens

Seoul on Monday submitted a record high budget proposal of 44.74 trillion won ($37.95 billion) for 2022 to the Seoul City Council.

2021-11-01

'Kids cafe' owners gawk at gov't plan to poach on turf

Business owners of "kids cafes," otherwise known as indoor playgrounds, are protesting against Seoul city's plan to establish public kids cafes. According to Seoul city office on Monday, a petition against Mayor Oh Se-hoon's plan...

2021-10-25

Prosecutors drop charges against Seoul Mayor Oh for false information

Prosecutors dropped charges against Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Wednesday over allegations that he spread false information during the Seoul mayoral by-election in April.

2021-10-07

Police recommend charges against Seoul Mayor Oh

The police last week referred an investigation of Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon to the prosecution and recommended he be charged with violating the Public Official Election Act.

2021-09-27

Withdrawing money from an ATM (KOR)

The first ATM machine was installed by Barclays Bank in 1967 at its Enfield branch in west London. The machine was invented by John Shepard Barron (1925-2010), who was inspired by a chocolate...

2021-09-22

Withdrawing money from an ATM

JANG JOO-YOUNGThe first ATM machine was installed by Barclays Bank in 1967 at its Enfield branch in west London. The machine was invented by John Shepard Barron (1925-2010), who was inspired by a chocolate vending machine. In an...

2021-09-22

Seoul to stop subsidizing small apartment solar panels

The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday that it will suspend subsidies for the small personal solar panels installed on the railings outside apartments from next year.

2021-09-22

Seoul to invest ￦48T to boost city's competitiveness and standing

Seoul will invest 48 trillion won ($40.9 billion) in the city by 2030 in an effort to restore its global competitiveness and social standing, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday.

2021-09-15

Seoul City launches free online lecture platform

Seoul's vision of free online lectures for all is coming to life. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced the official launch of its free online lecture platform, "Seoul Learn" on Monday.

2021-08-09

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