Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Seoul metropolitan area to get up to 80mm of rain Monday

Rain is expected to inundate much of the country, while dry regions will experience a heatwave.

2024-07-07

Seoul to improve road safety in wake of deadly accident near City Hall

The Seoul Metropolitan Government said it would implement measures to enhance road safety, such as installing more durable guardrails on sidewalks and traffic signs in response to the recent accident that killed nine people on Monday.

2024-07-04

Seoul City Hall, local businesses mourn loss of colleagues in car accident that killed nine

Of the nine fatalities, two were Seoul city government employees, four were employees at a nearby bank and three were employees at a company doing outsourced work from hospitals.

2024-07-02

Seoul gov't seeks new team to take over lagging Sangam development

According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Monday, a new team will be created to lead the development of the Sangam area, with its head being an expert from outside the city government.

2024-06-18

Seoul Metropolitan Gov't to invest $470 million in local universities

Seoul plans to invest at least 650 billion won ($470 million) into 54 universities in the city over five years to foster future talent and enhance its urban competitiveness.

2024-06-18

Seoul to offer incentives to companies supporting childbirth, child care

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Monday that it will offer incentives to small and midsize companies that implement policies supporting employee childbirth and child care.

2024-06-03

Seoul increases public transportation operations for Korea-Africa Summit

More buses and subways will operate in Seoul on Tuesday and Wednesday as heavy traffic is anticipated during the two-day Korea-Africa Summit.

2024-06-03

Seoul to ease regulations to promote residential redevelopment

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Thursday unveiled proposed changes to the city's basic development plan, which would boost housing supplies by encouraging the redevelopment of apartment complexes and residential areas.

2024-05-30

Seoul gov't finds toxic heavy metals in Shein, AliExpress children's products

A children’s watch sold through a Chinese e-commerce platform contained concentrations of toxic substances 278 times above the permitted level.

2024-05-23

Seoul to mobilize new AI solution in fight against child pornography

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Wednesday that it will adopt newly developed AI technology that automatically identifies sexually exploitative material involving children to eradicate illegal content.

2024-05-22