The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to designate global zones by the end of the year in order to draw more foreign funds and develop into a global city.
Under the global project, the city government will select 15 districts where many foreigners reside and support them with foreigner-friendly administrative services. It also plans to build two more international schools in the zones.
The project will consist of three different zones _ ``global business zone,’’ ``global culture exchange zone’’ and ``global village.’’
In the global business zone, ``Seoul Global Center’’ will be established to deal with business affairs for foreign companies.
In addition, the city will hire foreign staff, which makes up a quarter of the employees at administrative offices in the designated areas. Also, health clinic centers and children care centers for foreigners only will be established