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Fri, June 22, 2018 | 06:24

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Seoul's electric bus plan drawing backlash

Seoul's “ambitious” public transportation plan to go electric is facing a backlash from industries complaining of its frequent policy changes. The city government announced, last month, it will test operate 30 electric buses in September throughout the green transportation area within the city center to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It further plans to increase the number ...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-13 18:19

Seoul launches AR app for fine dust

The Seoul city government has introduced an “augmented reality” camera application for mobile phones, for users to see a visual representation of the unseen fine dust in the air. using the app named “Dustsee,” users can “see” fine dust both outdoors and indoors. The camera application offers three different filters to present a visual representation of the micro-particles. Th...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-13 18:12

Foreign residents miss out on new recycling rule, face fines

Foreign residents of Seoul have not been properly informed of a new rule on plastic recycling and run the risk of being fined. From April 1, vinyl and Styrofoam are not being collected, but the rule is not available in English on websites of any of Seoul's districts. Many apartment complexes where foreigners live only have the notice in Korean.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-13 09:46

Citizens mixed on Gwanghwamun Square expansion

Seoul City's master plan to expand Gwanghwamun Square at the heart of the capital nearly fourfold is drawing mixed reactions from citizens. Some say the redesign will help the square become another landmark of the metropolitan city, but others are concerned about possible fallout such as traffic jams and wasting of money. The city government and the Cultural Heritage Administ...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-12 16:50

Seoul muscles up for spring cleaning [PHOTOS]

From the towering statues of King Sejong the Great and Admiral Yi Sun-sin in central Seoul to Cheonggye stream, a restored waterway that runs through the city's bustling business districts, workers are muscling up, hosing and scrubbing out layers of dust built up during winter.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-12 15:55

Gangnam to host star-studded K-pop festival April 20-22

Seoul's Gangnam district will host a star-studded K-pop festival from April 20 to 22 as part of efforts to make it a major tourist magnet. A variety of events featuring K-pop stars will take place around K-pop Square in Samseong-dong.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-12 14:30

For peaceful, nuke-free Korea [PHOTOS]

The shape of the Korean Peninsula is visible on the lawn of Seoul City Hall, Wednesday. The city will fill the space with colorful flowers, hoping the April 27 inter-Korean summit is successful. The “flower-crammed Korean Peninsula” will be displayed from April 13 to 27.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-11 17:19

Man dies as gale-force winds destroy cars, trees [PHOTOS]

The Korea Metrological Administration (KMA) issued a gale warning in the two cities Tuesday night as wind speeds in some locations reached 25 meters a second. The warning was lifted early Wednesday.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-11 14:08

Foreigners cannot buy SRT trains tickets

Non-Koreans are unable to purchase bullet train tickets online for the SRT because its website requires domestic credit cards and a national ID number, and it does not offer an English page. The SRT, a high-speed train connecting Suseo Station in southern Seoul with major cities such as Busan and Gwangju, has been in operation since December 2016. But still it does not offer ...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-11 09:37

Gwanghwamun Square will turn into 'history park' by 2021

Gwanghwamun Square will become nearly four times bigger than it is, while the area in front of the “old gate,” three times the size of Seoul Plaza, will be designated exclusively for pedestrians. The road there, currently 10 lanes wide, will be narrowed to six lanes. The six-lane road will be along the side of National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, the U.S. Embassy, ...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-11 09:15

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