Korea Times Politics & City Reporter
Jung Da-hyun is a reporter at The Korea Times, covering social issues in Korea, including foreign residents, education, environment and politics. Driven by a deep interest in people’s stories, she focuses on investigative and feature reporting through direct interviews and field coverage. She received the Amnesty International Korea Media Award for her “Deepfake Crisis at Schools” series. Reach her at dahyun08@koreatimes.co.kr. Always open to hearing your stories.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Tourism Association are holding the 2024 Seoul Welcome Week, which is aimed at foreign tourists. The initiative spans eight days from Tuesday, aligning with the National Day of the People's Republic of China and the peak autumn travel season, the city government said Monday.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Tourism Organization added two new courses to its popular Seoul Guided Walking Tour program. The new routes that will open Wednesday explore hidden gems and cultural attractions in Jamsil, Songpa District and Huam-dong, Yongsan District.
As the number of foreign residents in Korea continues to rise and local governments promote initiatives to attract foreigners, the Seoul Metropolitan Government hosted a forum on foreign residents and immigration policy, Monday.
During this year's Seoul Beauty Travel Week, people spent the weekend enjoying wellness-themed programs aimed at promoting relaxation and self-care.
International students and foreign workers can now receive a 10 percent discount on express mail service (EMS) at post offices in Seoul, the city government announced, Friday. An additional 3 percent discount is available to those who opt for online pre-registration.
Many low-cost tour packages for foreign visitors to Seoul are filled with shopping programs rather than actual tourism, the Seoul Metropolitan Government revealed, Friday.
K-water is working to globally standardize its artificial intelligence (AI) water treatment plant technology and has been exploring enhanced cooperation with the American Water Works Association (AWWA) during Asia International Water Week, Wednesday.
Academic and industry experts from Korea and Germany convened, Wednesday, for the 14th ADeKo Conference, focusing on the present and future impact of artificial intelligence (AI).
Ongoing efforts to enhance the self-sustainability and biodiversity of the Han River ecosystem are yielding substantial results, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday.
The central and local governments are considering allowing Filipino caregivers to choose between a weekly or monthly pay system and extending their permitted stay from the current seven months to three years.