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Doomed from the start? Why Seoul dropped its foreign caregiver initiative.

Seoul's attempt to recruit foreign caregivers has been shelved after months of controversy over wages, working conditions and legal protections, exposing deeper questions about whether the country is ready to accept more foreign workers.

2026-01-22

AI will improve urban life, not replace humans, say experts at Seoul city planning conference

Urban planners should always prioritize human connections and quality of life when adopting AI into city solutions, experts said Thursday at an international conference hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

2025-12-11

Seoul AI Robot Show hits the bullseye as amazed attendees take on the future

The inaugural Seoul AI Robot Show at Coex in southern Seoul, designed to bring the public closer to a robotic future, offered visitors a chance to observe the latest in AI capabilities and compete against — and with — robots.

2025-10-01

Royal road trip: Participants brave rain to reenact King Jeongjo's 1795 procession to father's tomb

On Sunday morning, history stepped out of textbooks and television dramas, onto the rain-slicked stones of Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul, where a royal procession of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) was brought back to life.

2025-09-29

Actors Shin Hyun-joon, Jung Jun-ho, athlete Kim Yeon-koung appointed Seoul honorary mayors

Seoul appointed three new honorary mayors, including two actors and a former volleyball star, to strengthen ties between citizens and city policies. The new honorary mayors — two in culture and the arts and one in sports — were appointed on Monday.

2025-09-15

Panel discussion focuses on encouraging foreign talent to stay in Seoul

Officials and international professionals gathered in central Seoul on Thursday to debate not only how to attract global talent, but also how to make the city a place where they want to stay.

2025-09-04

Seoul Fashion Week begins with show along historic palace wall

The 2026 Spring/Summer edition of Seoul Fashion Week kicked off Monday along the stonewall path of Deoksu Palace in central Seoul, drawing celebrities, influencers and officials from across industries.

2025-09-01

Hangang Bus to launch next month, ushering new possibilities for commuters and tourists

In less than a month, the capital will launch its first waterborne public transportation service, a fleet of river buses designed for office workers racing to appointments as well as tourists looking to take in the skyline from the water.

2025-08-19

Seouled my Soul to Hechi: The city's popular mascot takes over ramyeon, snacks and coasters

Seoul and other local governments are increasingly turning to souvenirs as a way to showcase regional identity and connect with both tourists and residents.

2025-07-18

'Gimbap kept appearing': Seoul mayor praises 'KPop Demon Hunters' for authentic depiction of city

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said the project captures the life of Seoul residents well and is a testament to city’s growing influence — a stark contrast to a decade ago, when Seoul had “weaker brand power.”

2025-07-16