An ostrich running loose was spotted roaming the streets of Seongnam, Gyeonggi, Tuesday, much to the befuddlement of morning commuters.
The city is the fifth locality outside of Seoul to join the Climate Card scheme, following Incheon, Gimpo, Gunpo and Gwacheon.
Two drivers were injured after their trucks crashed on the Seoul-bound lanes of the Gyeongbu Expressway in Gyeonggi on Tuesday morning.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon stressed that the capital’s unlimited transportation pass, the Climate Card, is not a policy to be discussed "politically” amid ongoing conflict with the neighboring Gyeonggi over its participation in the scheme.
As the winter chill fades, the greater Seoul area transforms into a haven for flower enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy the spring flowers at these six recommended spots.
Korea's main political parties on Thursday agreed on the map of electoral constituencies to be used in the upcoming April general election after their floor leaders reached a last-minute deal in the afternoon.
Gwacheon is the fourth locality outside the capital to join the transit scheme, following Incheon, Gimpo and Gupo in Gyeonggi.
Among the 121 constituencies in this region, 59 have been identified as safe seats for the PPP or the DP. Some 30 of Seoul's 49 constituencies have voted for the same party in at least four of the past five elections.
Visitors enjoy traditional Korean folk dances and music at Korean Folk Village in Yongin, Gyeonggi, on Sunday, the day of Ipchun, or the onset of spring according to the lunar calendar.
Choi Won-jong carried out a random public attack in August 2023, killing two women and injuring 14. The women lost their lives after being struck by a car driven by Choi. The 23-year-old suffers from mental health issues.
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