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Tue, October 3, 2023 | 05:15

Seoul Welcome Week to return for first time since pandemic

Seoul Welcome Week to return for first time since pandemic

An annual "tourist week" for foreign tourists will be hosted later this week for the first time in four years, during which various discounts, events and festivals will be offered, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Tuesday.

2023-09-26 16:50

Gov't to boost Korean language education for multiethnic students

Gov't to boost Korean language education for multiethnic students

The government will strengthen Korean language education for children of multicultural families to help them overcome difficulties caused by language barriers, the Ministry of Education announced, Tuesday.

2023-09-26 16:44

Senior citizens make up 18.4% of population in 2023: data

Senior citizens make up 18.4% of population in 2023: data

People aged 65 and older took up 18.4 percent of Korea's population this year, reflecting the rapidly aging demographic of Asia's No. 4 economy, data showed Tuesday.

2023-09-26 14:24

Seoul's inclusive growth initiatives garner global attention

Seoul's inclusive growth initiatives garner global attention

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon announced, Monday, the city's commitment to carry out policies prioritizing inclusive growth by supporting a variety of educational programs and a new welfare system for people in need.

2023-09-25 16:57

Deoksu Palace's reconstructed Dondeokjeon hall to open to public

Deoksu Palace's reconstructed Dondeokjeon hall to open to public

Dondeokjeon, a historic Western-style building in Seoul's Deoksu Palace used as a royal guesthouse during the 1897-1910 Korean Empire, will open to the public Tuesday after being reconstructed in its original form, the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) said.

2023-09-25 11:08

4 in 10 Koreans experience overdue wages: survey

4 in 10 Koreans experience overdue wages: survey

About four out of 10 surveyed workers in Korea experienced delay in wage payments, a survey showed, Sunday.

2023-09-25 09:00

Seoul's policies focus on inclusive growth, vibrant culture

Seoul's policies focus on inclusive growth, vibrant culture

Seoul, the capital of Korea, boasts a history of over 2,000 years. Most recently, Seoul has been sharing its development knowhow with cities around the world as global attention increases on the country's culture, technology and lifestyle.

2023-09-24 16:36

Mayor aims to make Seoul globally attractive, liveable

Asan Medical Center orthopedic surgeon elected as member of executive committee of SICOT

Asan Medical Center orthopedic surgeon elected as member of executive committee of SICOT

Prof. Jeon In-ho of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Asan Medical Center was elected as a member of executive committee and vice president of the International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT), representing Asia Pacific Region. The term of office is for two years starting from September this year.

2023-09-22 17:22

Surveillance cameras to be mandatory in hospital operating rooms from next week

Surveillance cameras to be mandatory in hospital operating rooms from next week

Hospitals will be required to install surveillance cameras in operating rooms and record surgery procedures at the request of patients starting next week, the health ministry said Friday.

2023-09-22 17:08

Mayor aims to make Seoul globally attractive, liveable

Mayor aims to make Seoul globally attractive, liveable

Seoul is a city that combines centuries of history, natural environment, cutting-edge technologies and trendy lifestyles, and its Mayor Oh Se-hoon is committed to leveling up this attractiveness through various development and investment projects.

2023-09-22 10:59

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