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Wed, June 28, 2017 | 07:27

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Seoul mayor welcomes social economy academy this week

Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon welcomed the Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy which opens on Monday for one week. In an email interview with The Korea Times, Park said, “this offers a great opportunity for those in the social economy to learn from each other, especially those in Asia.” Park thanked the International Labour Organization (ILO) for its collaboration - ILO repr...

Seoul & provinces | 2017-06-25 18:18

[Provincial News] Center marks 600th free medical checkup for migrants in Gwangju

Gwangju Migrant Health Center will celebrate its 600th free medical checkup for migrants in the southwestern city, Monday. The center, established on June 26, 2005, has treated more than 26,000 foreign patients, with local civic and religious groups covering operation costs.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-06-25 16:13

[Provincial News] Big sinkhole swallows Ulsan road

A big sinkhole swallowed a road in Ulsan early Sunday. There were no reports of injuries or major property damage.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-06-25 14:42

Amsa-dong investigation reveals Neolithic relics

An investigation team excavated relics in Amsa-dong, eastern Seoul, hinting at inter-cultural exchange activities that occurred during the Neolithic period. Gangdong-gu Office on Friday announced the academic excavation, sponsored by the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) and the Seoul city government, found various remains that could shed light on these activities. This finding comes after 40 years of suspended investigation for research, since the National Museum of Korea investigated in the 1970s. The investigation targeted a 1,200-square-meter residential area, south of the Amsa-dong...

Seoul & provinces | 2017-06-23 18:59

Social Economy Fair to open Thursday

The Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Social Economy Fair is scheduled to open next Thursday, featuring 180 social enterprises and co-operatives in Seoul. At the three-day event, participants will make a presentation about their businesses and sell products at Seoul Plaza and in the City Hall basement. Visitors will also be able to learn about the history of the social economy of Seoul.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-06-22 19:19

Expressways to be toll-free during national holiday seasons

State-run Korean expressways will be toll-free during national holiday seasons, starting from Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) in October. The move also will allow drivers to use the roads free during the Lunar New Year holidays in February, according to daily newspaper Seoul Shimmun.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-06-22 17:31

Roads surrounding Cheong Wa Dae will be open 24/7

Starting next week, anyone, including foreign tourists, will be able to drive or walk near South Korea's presidential office Cheong Wa Dae at all hours, the office announced Thursday.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-06-22 15:35

Seoul's 'dark history' to see the light as tourist attraction

The dark history that permeates Seoul’s Mt. Namsan will be the basis of a new tourist attraction.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-06-20 16:50

[Provincial News] Busan to host Food Film Festa

The second Busan Food Film Festa (BFFF) will open Thursday, according to city officials Monday.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-06-19 14:25

Seoul to expand availability of free dental service

Seoul is to increase the availability of free dental treatment for vulnerable foreigners from one to three times a week at the Southwest Global Center.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-06-19 14:11

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