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Thu, November 14, 2019 | 00:10

Civil servant to promote municipal news on YouTube

Civil servant to promote municipal news on YouTube

Hwang Soo-eon, a director of the general affairs division at the Busan Metropolitan City government, had a dream of becoming a comedian when he was young. But he had no idea where to begin or how to make his dream come true because he knew no one in the entertainment industry who could give him advice.

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-10-25 16:51

Seoul to supply 4,000 hydrogen cars by 2022

Seoul to supply 4,000 hydrogen cars by 2022

Seoul City aims to have more than 4,000 hydrogen vehicles on its roads by 2022 amid growing demand for the eco-friendly cars, according to the city government, Thursday.

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-10-24 15:26

Seoul allocates $366 million for youth welfare subsidies

Seoul allocates $366 million for youth welfare subsidies

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will provide a “youth allowance” to 100,000 unemployed young people for the next three years, as part of measures to increase financial support for the unemployed youth in low-income families.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-10-23 16:53

'Megachurch's underground chapel is unlawful'

'Megachurch's underground chapel is unlawful'

Sarang Church, a brick-and-glass behemoth planted over Seocho Station on Seoul Metro Line 2, may lose its biggest chapel hall. On Oct. 17, the Supreme Court annulled a 10-year lease given to Sarang Church for the 1,077-square-meter underground space - the size of 1.5 football fields - beneath Chamnari Road.

Lee Suh-yoon | 2019-10-23 07:57

Seoul considers 'no-rally day' at squares

Seoul considers 'no-rally day' at squares

Squares and plazas in Seoul, open to all including protests and sit-ins, may get a “break” day. Citizens have been calling for a “break” from rallies at Gwanghwamun Square, Cheonggye Plaza, Seoul Plaza and other public spaces in downtown Seoul, and the city government is seriously considering this.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-10-22 17:09

Fine dust covers Seoul

Fine dust covers Seoul

A man wearing a mask rides a bike on Jamsu Bridge in Seoul, Sunday, as the capital was covered with fine dust. The Korea Meteorological Administration said fine dust is expected to be “bad” on Monday in Seoul and its surrounding areas. / Yonhap

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-10-20 16:53

Colorful Mount Seorak

Colorful Mount Seorak

Scores of hikers gather at Seoraksan National Park in Gangwon Province, Sunday, to enjoy the mountain covered in fall colors. The Korea National Park Service says the fall foliage at Mount Seorak hit its peak over the weekend. / Yonhap

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-10-20 16:28

Dispute settled before strike

Dispute settled before strike

From left, Seoul Metro CEO Kim Tae-ho, Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon and the subway operator's union leader Yun Byeong-beom show a written agreement over wage increase and other working conditions, at Seoul Metro headquarters, Wednesday. According to the agreement that came minutes before the union's planned strike, the company will raise workers' wages by 1.8 percent and hire 24...

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-10-16 17:47

Seoul's administrative battle to keep its public parks

Seoul's administrative battle to keep its public parks

Most public parks and nature reserves don't require special landscaping, containing self-regenerative flora and well-trodden paths. But under a new legal provision, such parks will be considered "unfinished" urban planning facilities if the local government hasn't fully acquired all the land on site from private landowners or the central government.

Lee Suh-yoon | 2019-10-16 09:50

Cho's resignation may accelerate probe into family

Cho's resignation may accelerate probe into family

The prosecution's investigation into corruption allegations involving former Justice Minister Cho Kuk and his family is expected to pick up pace following his resignation. His departure is giving the prosecution more leeway in intensifying and widening its investigation into the allegations, including summoning Cho himself for questioning.

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-10-15 17:36

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