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Fri, January 29, 2021 | 00:16

Foreign residents in Gyeonggi Province to receive disaster relief fund

Foreign residents in Gyeonggi Province to receive disaster relief fund

Gyeonggi Provincial Government said Thursday that it will provide 100,000 won ($89.6) in disaster relief funds to all residents, including foreigners, next month as a measure to help them cope with the financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2021-01-28 15:53

All Gyeonggi residents to receive pandemic relief

All Gyeonggi residents to receive pandemic relief

Gyeonggi Province, which surrounds Seoul, said Thursday it will start providing a second round of coronavirus relief to all residents next month to promote consumption ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. Gov. Lee Jae-myung, a leading presidential hopeful of the ruling Democratic Party (DP), announced the plan despite controversy over its possible adverse effect on anti-pande...

2021-01-28 15:45

Foreign residents in Gyeonggi Province to receive disaster relief fund

Seoul Solution promotes successful urban development policies

Seoul Solution promotes successful urban development policies

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, many events are being held virtually rather than offline. To keep up with the changing trends, Seoul Solution, a platform to share the city government's urban development policies and experiences, has undergone renovation to improve some of its function, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2021-01-27 09:13

Seoul city apologizes over ex-mayor's sexual harassment

Seoul city apologizes over ex-mayor's sexual harassment

The Seoul city government apologized Tuesday after the state human rights watchdog deemed the sexual harassment allegations against former Mayor Park Won-soon to be true.

2021-01-26 20:22

County struggling to get rid of fish inventory from canceled ice fishing fest

County struggling to get rid of fish inventory from canceled ice fishing fest

Many local governments nationwide are struggling to cope with repercussions from the coronavirus-caused cancellations of their seasonal festivals that used to generate sizable economic benefits and tourism income for local residents and merchants. The Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival, a world famous ice fishing event hosted every winter by Hwacheon, a Gangwon Province county ...

2021-01-25 14:33

Seoul City reviewing effectiveness of suicide prevention warnings on bridge handrails

Seoul City reviewing effectiveness of suicide prevention warnings on bridge handrails

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) will review whether to keep messages on the handrails of the Hangang Bridge aimed at discouraging people from attempting to kill themselves, amid questions over the effectiveness of the messages in suicide prevention.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2021-01-24 16:54

Ice fishing

Pandemic-weary people seek relief through ice fishing on a frozen river in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, Sunday. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, the country reported 392 new infections for Saturday, including 369 local ones, as concerns over a new variant from the United Kingdom continue to alarm the health authorities here. Yonhap

Bahk Eun-ji | 2021-01-24 16:53

3 missing as fishing boat capsizes near Geoje Island

3 missing as fishing boat capsizes near Geoje Island

Search operations were under way off the southern island of Geoje after three crew members of a capsized fishing boat went missing on Saturday, authorities said.

2021-01-23 20:27

Eased restrictions

Eased restrictions

People eat and drink inside a cafe in Seoul, Monday, the first day that the government allowed cafes to offer dine-in services until 9 p.m. as part of its slightly eased social distancing restrictions. / Yonhap

Kang Seung-woo | 2021-01-18 16:01

Heavy snow advisory issued for Seoul

Heavy snow advisory issued for Seoul

A heavy snow advisory has been issued for Seoul and central and southwestern regions, the weather agency said Monday, forecasting nearly 10 centimeters of snow in some areas during the day. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said it issued the heavy snow advisory for Seoul; almost all areas in the surrounding Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon Province and the central prov...

2021-01-18 11:35

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