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Seoul Smart City Prize to evolve into comprehensive exhibition this year

The Seoul Smart City Prize, which was launched last year, will evolve this year into a comprehensive exhibition, dubbed the Smart Life Week (SLW), in a bid to provide participants and city residents with a venue where they can share smart city visions and experiences, according to World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) Secretary-General Park Jung-sook.

Suspicion deepening over alleged workplace abuse by star dog trainer

Hansei University seeks joint growth with local community through flexible academic framework

Hansei University is breaking down departmental barriers to foster adaptable, interdisciplinary talent by restructuring its academic framework. The university seeks to encourage convergence and cooperation among different fields of study, preparing students to excel in a rapidly changing society.

UNICEF and KOICA cooperate to empower children amid climate crisis

UNICEF and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have inked a groundbreaking $39 million climate grant to boost climate-smart social services in the East Asia-Pacific and Eastern and Southern Africa regions.

Star dog trainer faces allegations of workplace bullying, harassment

Star dog trainer Kang Hyung-wook and his dog training business Bodeum Company are receiving criticism for allegedly mistreating employees amid a wave of accusations by former employees.

Jeong-dong Culture Night to illuminate central Seoul's modern history this week

Seoul's Jeong-dong Culture Night will showcase the city's historic and cultural landmarks from Friday to Saturday near Deoksu Palace and Jeong-dong in Jung District.

Gov't to monitor impact of US tariff hikes on some Chinese imports: finance minister

Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said Tuesday the government will closely monitor the impact of Washington's recent decision to raise tariffs on some Chinese imports.

S. Korea designates July 14 as day for NK defectors

South Korea has designated July 14 as a national memorial day for North Korean defectors, the Ministry of Unification announced Monday.

Seoul gov't aims to attract 1,000 foreign students for tech, science degrees

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) aims to attract approximately 1,000 foreign students pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees in science, technology and engineering to universities in the capital by 2028, as part of broader efforts to enhance the city's global competitiveness.

Disposables to be banned at large-scale events hosted by Seoul city gov't

Starting in September, disposable products will be banned at events and festivals hosted by the Seoul city government and attended by more than 1,000 people, as part of its measures to reduce the use of disposables, the municipality said Monday.