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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.

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Seoul to showcase smart city vision globally

The poster for the Seoul Smart City Prize scheduled for Sept. 25 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul / Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan GovernmentBy Jung Da-hyunThe Seoul Metropolitan Government will host three global events from Sept. 25 to 26 to highlight its smart city vision. According to the city government, Sunday, the events will feature the Seoul Smart City Prize, the Seoul City Forum and the sixth general meeting of world smart sustainable cities organization WeGO.The city aims to share its accomplishments and aspirations in the realm of smart cities and digital technologies with both domestic and international experts, fostering discussions and strengthening cooperation between global cities and companies to advance the development of smart cities.The Seoul Smart City Prize, scheduled for Sept. 25 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, was established last September to bolster the city's commitment to tackling urban polarization and promoting inclusive growth.From March to June, Seoul received a total of 240 applications, assessing the city's people-centric and technological innovation as

Sep 20, 2023By Jung Da-hyun
Seoul to showcase smart city vision globally
Society

Seoul plans to build Jamsil Sports MICE Complex

A hotel room at Rogers Centre overlooks the baseball field, giving guests a chance to watch games live from inside their room in Toronto, Canada. Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan GovernmentDomed stadium connected to hotel to be established by 2031By Jung Da-hyunThe Seoul Metropolitan Government announced a plan to construct Jamsil Sports MICE Complex including a domed stadium in southeastern Seoul's Jamsil by 2031. The urban development plan was unveiled while Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon was on a visit to Canada and the United States. The plan aims to expand the function of meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE), which was previously concentrated in nearby Gangnam's COEX. Through the creation of the Jamsil complex, including the domed stadium, Seoul expects to transform the landscape of industrial and cultural consumption south of the river.During Mayor Oh's visit to Rogers Centre in Toronto, featuring a dome stadium with a capacity of approximately 41,000 seats, he found inspiration for a similar structure. The stadium, which hosts home games for the Toronto Blue Jays, is

Sep 20, 2023By Jung Da-hyun
Seoul plans to build Jamsil Sports MICE Complex
Society

Seoul unveils lineup for Art Festival Seoul 2023

The poster for Art Festival Seoul / Courtesy of Seoul Foundation for Arts and CultureBy Jung Da-hyunArt Festival Seoul, showcasing a diverse range of art performances and works, is set to kick off on Saturday, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Tuesday. The event will run until Oct. 22. Art Festival Seoul, introduced last fall, is an art festival brand of the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture (SFAC). It brings together prominent art festivals in Seoul and presents them throughout the four seasons, with the fall edition being the largest in scale.The details and lineups for each performance were also unveiled. The Seoul Community Arts Festival at Jamsil Arena in southeastern Seoul will mark the beginning of Art Festival Seoul. This festival, now in its second year, has expanded significantly compared to last year, with over 1,000 citizens from all 25 districts of Seoul participating.The opening ceremony will feature performances by the Seoul Citizen Choir and an orchestra composed of both citizens and individuals with developmental disabilities. The Seoul Citizen Choi

Sep 19, 2023By Jung Da-hyun
Seoul unveils lineup for Art Festival Seoul 2023
Society

Seoul to host pet festival for first time

An image of dogs in unique costumes / Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan GovernmentBy Jung Da-hyunThe Seoul Metropolitan Government will hold a pet festival, Oct. 8, during which lectures will be provided by pet experts. Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan GovernmentA grand festival for pets and their owners will take place for the first time in the capital city, Oct. 8, at World Cup Park's Peace Park, featuring a variety of events, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced, Sunday.The biggest draw of the festival will be a fashion run for pets, during which owners will walk their pets five kilometers along Haneul Park, wearing the same colored clothing or accessory as their pets.A total of 500 teams can participate, with 400 teams for advance registration and 100 teams for on-site reservation. Those who are interested can register at lnk.bio/run-pet from Tuesday to Oct. 4. On-site registration will be available starting from 8 a.m. on the festival day.After completing the five-kilometer walk, each participating team will receive eco-friendly bags and blankets and have the opportunity to ob

Sep 17, 2023By Jung Da-hyun
Seoul to host pet festival for first time
Travel & Food

Taste of Seoul to celebrate culinary culture

A fermented Korean drink is poured. / Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan GovernmentBy Jung Da-hyunA poster for the Taste of Seoul event / Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan GovernmentThe annual week-long Taste of Seoul festival, organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, is set to run from Saturday to Sept. 22, staging various events that give people a chance to experience the histories, diversity and culinary culture of Seoul.From Saturday to Sunday, the Taste of Seoul Market will take place on Nodeul Island in the Han River. Attendees can explore fermented foods and Korean drinks on Saturday, while on Sunday various types of coffee will be introduced.The Taste of Seoul Market will offer foods that complement Korean drinks and coffee. For those interested in fermented drinks and various types of coffee, English-language guided tours will also be available for foreign participants.The 100 Taste of Seoul 2023 Awards will also be held at Nodeul Island Live House on Sunday. Approximately 100 selected chefs will attend and showcase Seoul's vibrant food culture. The city hopes that the event

Sep 14, 2023By Jung Da-hyun
Taste of Seoul to celebrate culinary culture
Society

Incheon aims to solidify its position as global hub

Officials from Incheon Metropolitan City and foreign chambers of commerce in Korea attend a roundtable meeting at Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Incheon in Songdo, Tuesday. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-sukPort city unveils projects to attract foreign businesses for globalizationBy Jung Da-hyunIncheon Metropolitan City has set its sights on becoming one of the global top 10 cities with pivotal projects that it hopes will help attract global industries to the port city. The city government hosted a roundtable meeting in Songdo, Tuesday, with foreign chambers of commerce in Korea to introduce the city's business policies and gather opinions on its key projects.“I hope this meeting represents a meaningful opportunity for us to further strengthen the business network toward our mutual growth,” Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok said.Oh Young-jin, the president-publisher of The Korea Times, who moderated the discussion, said, “Incheon's globalization is not just important for the city but will also lead the country in a good aspect.”Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok speaks during a ro

Sep 13, 2023By Jung Da-hyun
Incheon aims to solidify its position as global hub
  • Incheon urged to maximize potential to replace Hong Kong
Society

Seoul unveils future vision to promote tourism

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon speaks during a press conference on Sebitseom, southern Seoul, Tuesday, to unveil a set of plans to attract a total of 30 million tourist to the city by 2026. Yonhap

Sep 13, 2023By Jung Da-hyun
Seoul unveils future vision to promote tourism
Society

Incheon highlights free economic zone for foreign investments

Kim Jong-hwan, the director general of Investment Inducement Bureau at Incheon Free Economic Zone, presents strategies to attract investments from foreign businesses during a roundtable meeting with foreign chambers of commerce in Korea at Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Incheon in Songdo, Tuesday. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-sukDeregulation is key to fostering investments in Incheon: mayor By Jung Da-hyunWhile highlighting the pivotal role of a free economic zone, the Incheon Metropolitan City emphasized, Tuesday, its preparation to foster a mutually beneficial economic relationship between Incheon and the private sector and the necessity of implementing substantial deregulation to attract proper investment.Since its designation as Korea's first free economic zone in 2003, the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) has experienced rapid growth over the past 20 years. It has attracted a total of 428,066 residents, including 7,922 foreigners, a 16-fold increase from 2003.Incheon has also drawn 206 foreign-invested companies, resulting in a substantial foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow of $1

Sep 13, 2023By Jung Da-hyun
Incheon highlights free economic zone for foreign investments
  • Incheon urged to maximize potential to replace Hong Kong
Society

Government hands off disposable cup deposit scheme to local authorities

Used disposable cups are seen in a coffee shop. Korea Times fileBy Jung Da-hyunThe government will not enforce a deposit scheme for disposable cups, which was initially meant to be mandatory and scheduled to start in 2025, instead passing the responsibility to local governments. According to the Ministry of Environment, it plans to take its next steps based on opinions from local governments and the development of the disposable cup deposit system in Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and Sejong City.The deposit system for disposable cups, which has been in a trial phase in Jeju and Sejong since December 2022, involves an additional charge of 300 won (22 cents) for customers at coffee shops who choose disposable cups and receive a refund upon returning them. Controversy grows as a bill was introduced to the National Assembly's Environment and Labor Committee on Aug. 25. This bill proposed that the deposit system for disposable cups should be autonomously implemented by each local government based on their specific circumstances.Critics argue that the mandatory enforcement of the di

Sep 13, 2023By Jung Da-hyun
Government hands off disposable cup deposit scheme to local authorities
Society

Underground tour reveals Seoul's hidden underbelly

People participate in a guided tour to a hidden space beneath Seoul Plaza, Friday. Korea Times photo by Jung Da-hyunBy Jung Da-hyunThe Seoul Metropolitan Government has unveiled a mysteriously hidden yet huge underground space in the heart of the capital for the first time in 40 years, followed by its guided tour to the secret place. Given that the space, located beneath Seoul Plaza, has remained hidden from the public for four decades, public interest in getting a firsthand look at the site is enormous. The city offered a limited run of guided tours, which were booked up with reservations within five minutes of being offered.And the rare opportunity ― available only on Fridays and Saturdays until Sept. 23 ― seems to be worth it, according to visitors who said it was more impressive than they expected. “I had initial expectations that it would be a simple exploration of the site,” said Oh Jae-hyun, 22, a university student who joined the tour on Friday. “However, it was much better given that we could venture into the unknown place with an informative narrative.&rdq

Sep 13, 2023By Jung Da-hyun
Underground tour reveals Seoul's hidden underbelly
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