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Wed, January 23, 2019 | 16:07

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Energy self-reliant town highlights Seoul's energy policy

The energy-independent community is regarded as the living example of the Seoul Metropolitan Government's energy-saving plan. As part of its six-year-old One Less Nuclear Power Plant initiative, the city government has designated energy self-sufficient neighborhoods that produce energy and participate in energy conservation activities.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-19 10:23

Seoul seeking to co-host 2032 Olympics with Pyongyang

Seoul City is seeking to co-host the 2032 Summer Olympics with Pyongyang, the city government said, Tuesday. It said the cost the South Korean capital would have to shoulder for the quadrennial sporting event is estimated to be 3.9 trillion won ($3.5 billion).

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-18 15:52

Seoul named 'best MICE city' for 4th straight year

Seoul has been named the “Best MICE City” for four consecutive years by the Global Traveler, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said, Monday. MICE stands for meeting, incentives, convention and exhibition. Seoul topped the list followed by Dubai, Singapore, London and Hong Kong, in the 15th Annual Global Traveler Tested Reader Survey Awards.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-17 20:12

Ultrafine dust at `bad' levels over much of the nation

Ultrafine dust reached "bad" levels over much of the nation Monday morning, making for a bad start to the work week for many commuters.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-17 14:38

World's biggest mural in Incheon [PHOTOS]

The silo is 48 meters high, 168 meters long and 31.5 meters wide, and its mural occupies 23,688.7 square meters. Guinness has published the record, which was recognized Sept. 20, on its website.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-17 10:49

PyeongChang irked by venue for anniversary event

The Gangwon Provincial Government's decision to hold an event to mark the first anniversary of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics in Gangneung is irking residents of the host city.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-16 17:24

Base taxi fare to rise to W3,800 from January.

Beginning next year, the base fare for taxis in Seoul will rise to 3,800 won, with the night surcharge starting at 4,600 won, according to the Seoul city government, Sunday.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-16 13:59

'Sexist' guidebook for jobseekers withdrawn

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has stopped the publication of its “sexist” jobseeker guidebook after receiving hundreds of complaints.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-14 19:07

Eunpyeong chief wins woman leadership award

Kim Me-kyung, the chief of the Eunpyeong-gu Office in northwestern Seoul, has been awarded at the Korean Woman Leader Awards.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-14 16:13

179 born, 118 die every day in Seoul

An average of 179 babies were born in Seoul each day in 2017, the first time this figure fell under 200, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government's 2017 statistical yearbook released Wednesday. This reflects the nation's low birthrate, with Seoul's rate also dropping for the third consecutive year to an average of 0.836 babies per woman.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-12 17:23

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