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Wed, August 23, 2017 | 16:59

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Seoul to make tourism resources accessible to disabled, elderly

The Seoul Metropolitan Government vowed Tuesday to make tourism resources in the capital equally accessible to people with physical disabilities. During a press conference, the city announced it will spend 15.2 billion won ($13.3 million) over the next five years starting from next year to improve infrastructure and communication and train personnel to accommodate them.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-08-23 08:38

Seoul hosts young entrepreneurs for talk about issues facing world youth

More than 100 young entrepreneurs from 26 countries are gathering today in Seoul to discuss issues facing young people around the world. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, all the participants run businesses striving to achieve social goals, and “they will share ideas to find solutions to these problems and establish networks among themselves,” said the city gove...

Seoul & provinces | 2017-08-21 18:30

Bereaved families to set up association about 1923 massacre of Koreans in Japan

Relatives of the victims of a massacre in Japan more than 90 years ago will launch an association next week to urge Seoul and Tokyo to shed light on an incident of Koreans killed in the turmoil after the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake and compensation be offered to them, a Korean-Japanese filmmaker said Monday. Oh Choong-kong, who has produced documentaries on the massacre, said the bereaved families are scheduled to hold a ceremony at the state-run National Memorial Museum of Forced Mobilization under Japanese Occupation in the southeastern city of Busan on Aug. 30 to mark the formation of the...

Seoul & provinces | 2017-08-21 14:27

Immigration service launches photo contest for expats

The Korea Immigration Service is holding a photo competition for Koreans and foreigners living in Korea to foster community understanding.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-08-17 14:06

Six drown as crowds try to beat the heat

Six people drowned over the weekend as hundreds of thousands flocked to beaches or waterfront areas to beat the summer heat. Three people drowned in a lake in Gangwon Province, on Sunday morning with details unknown. A fisherman, 60, died in Yangyang, Gangwon Province, Sunday, after jumping into the water to free a snagged hook. A strong current is believed to swept the man a...

Seoul & provinces | 2017-08-14 16:29

[Provincial News] Uiryeong police publish driver's license guidebook in six languages

Here is good news if you are foreigner living in Uiryeong and plan to obtain a driver’s license. Uiryeong Police Station has published license exam questions in English, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Taiwanese, Japanese and Chinese. The information is free.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-08-14 15:04

S. Korea-Vietnam Festival celebrates 25th year of ties

A festival celebrating the 25th anniversary of ties between South Korea and Vietnam will be held at Seoul’s Cheonggye Square from Aug. 27. The Vietnam Women’s Union and Vietnam Union in South Korea will introduce the “2017 Korea-Vietnam Cultural Exchange Festival,” according to the Vietnam Union Facebook(www.facebook.com/banchaphanhcongdongvietnam). The festival features a si...

Seoul & provinces | 2017-08-13 14:32

Seoul mulls running subway 24/7

Seoul City is studying the feasibility of running the subway around the clock. According to reports, Seoul Metro, which operates subway lines 1-8, is now recruiting experts to conduct the study. It will measure demand for subway services late at night and the cost. The study will be finalized by the end of the year and the company will make its decision early next year.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-08-11 17:06

COEX to offer ticket discounts in 'patriotism' event for Aug. 15 Liberation Day

The COEX convention center will host a “patriotism” event to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of Liberation Day on Aug. 15. The movie theater, aquarium and bookstore in the facility in Samseong-dong, southern Seoul, will join the event, offering ticket discounts to customers who come with a photo of themselves with the national flag “Taegukgi.” The event will continue through A...

Seoul & provinces | 2017-08-09 17:27

[Provincial News] Chuncheon students to get taxi ride home for 1,000 won, regardless of distance

Students at isolated high schools in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, will soon be able to have a comfortable taxi ride home for 1,000 won ($0.89), regardless of distance.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-08-08 16:58

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