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Fri, May 25, 2018 | 10:00

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Gov't to step in to aid bus companies

The Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport will implement a semipublic bus system to help bus companies fully cope with new working conditions following revised labor laws. The ministry is seeking to use state funds to provide medium- to long-term financial aid to bus companies that are struggling to make ends meet.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-29 09:04

Seoul establishes hotline to prevent sexual harassment

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) is aiming to reduce sexual harassment in the workplace by establishing a hotline and implementing harsher punishment. Once proven guilty, the harasser won't be able to hold key positions for several years.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-26 14:23

Seoul to crack down on plastic waste

Plastic bags have become a rising crisis in the nation, taking over one third of Seoul's recyclable waste. The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to strengthen crackdowns on stores that hand out free plastic bags after purchase.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-25 19:55

'Hot bodies' cool off along Seoul's waterfront [PHOTOS]

Seoul's midday high reached 27 degrees Celsius, as warm as early summer. The warm weather is forecast to continue during the weekend.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-20 17:24

Seoul Metro's safety management improves in 2017

The number of Seoul subway accidents that took place last year sharply declined from the previous year, thanks to safety-enhancement measures, the city-owned operator said, Monday. Subway accidents refer to subway crashes, derailments and fires as well as safety accidents happening to passengers and staff. According to the Seoul Metro's latest report, five subway accidents occurred in Seoul in 2017, down 58 percent from 12 accidents the previous year.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-16 17:00

'Ride your bike to work'

An exclusive lane for bicycles has been introduced in downtown Seoul. Starting from the Sejong intersection in Gwanghwamun, the 1.5-meter-wide lane painted in red goes all the way to Dongdaemun via Jongno street. The entire lane is 2.6 kilometers long.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-15 17:37

Seoul's electric bus plan drawing backlash

Seoul's “ambitious” public transportation plan to go electric is facing a backlash from industries complaining of its frequent policy changes. The city government announced, last month, it will test operate 30 electric buses in September throughout the green transportation area within the city center to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It further plans to increase the number ...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-13 18:19

Foreign residents miss out on new recycling rule, face fines

Foreign residents of Seoul have not been properly informed of a new rule on plastic recycling and run the risk of being fined. From April 1, vinyl and Styrofoam are not being collected, but the rule is not available in English on websites of any of Seoul's districts. Many apartment complexes where foreigners live only have the notice in Korean.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-13 09:46

Citizens mixed on Gwanghwamun Square expansion

Seoul City's master plan to expand Gwanghwamun Square at the heart of the capital nearly fourfold is drawing mixed reactions from citizens. Some say the redesign will help the square become another landmark of the metropolitan city, but others are concerned about possible fallout such as traffic jams and wasting of money. The city government and the Cultural Heritage Administ...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-12 16:50

Seoul muscles up for spring cleaning [PHOTOS]

From the towering statues of King Sejong the Great and Admiral Yi Sun-sin in central Seoul to Cheonggye stream, a restored waterway that runs through the city's bustling business districts, workers are muscling up, hosing and scrubbing out layers of dust built up during winter.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-04-12 15:55

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