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Tue, September 26, 2023 | 07:21

Seoul's inclusive growth initiatives garner global attention

Seoul's inclusive growth initiatives garner global attention

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon announced, Monday, the city's commitment to carry out policies prioritizing inclusive growth by supporting a variety of educational programs and a new welfare system for people in need.

2023-09-25 16:57

Deoksu Palace's reconstructed Dondeokjeon hall to open to public

Deoksu Palace's reconstructed Dondeokjeon hall to open to public

Dondeokjeon, a historic Western-style building in Seoul's Deoksu Palace used as a royal guesthouse during the 1897-1910 Korean Empire, will open to the public Tuesday after being reconstructed in its original form, the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) said.

2023-09-25 11:08

4 in 10 Koreans experience overdue wages: survey

4 in 10 Koreans experience overdue wages: survey

About four out of 10 surveyed workers in Korea experienced delay in wage payments, a survey showed, Sunday.

2023-09-25 09:00

Seoul's policies focus on inclusive growth, vibrant culture

Seoul's policies focus on inclusive growth, vibrant culture

Seoul, the capital of Korea, boasts a history of over 2,000 years. Most recently, Seoul has been sharing its development knowhow with cities around the world as global attention increases on the country's culture, technology and lifestyle.

2023-09-24 16:36

Mayor aims to make Seoul globally attractive, liveable

Asan Medical Center orthopedic surgeon elected as member of executive committee of SICOT

Asan Medical Center orthopedic surgeon elected as member of executive committee of SICOT

Prof. Jeon In-ho of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Asan Medical Center was elected as a member of executive committee and vice president of the International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT), representing Asia Pacific Region. The term of office is for two years starting from September this year.

2023-09-22 17:22

Surveillance cameras to be mandatory in hospital operating rooms from next week

Surveillance cameras to be mandatory in hospital operating rooms from next week

Hospitals will be required to install surveillance cameras in operating rooms and record surgery procedures at the request of patients starting next week, the health ministry said Friday.

2023-09-22 17:08

Mayor aims to make Seoul globally attractive, liveable

Mayor aims to make Seoul globally attractive, liveable

Seoul is a city that combines centuries of history, natural environment, cutting-edge technologies and trendy lifestyles, and its Mayor Oh Se-hoon is committed to leveling up this attractiveness through various development and investment projects.

2023-09-22 10:59

Mayors Forum represents Seoul's aspiration for urban diplomacy

Mayors Forum represents Seoul's aspiration for urban diplomacy

It’s no exaggeration to say that it is the age of cities, given that the largest portion of the world's population lives and works in cities. If Seoul actively engages in urban diplomacy, it will surely spearhead the sustainable development of the world.

2023-09-21 18:36

Mayor aims to make Seoul globally attractive, liveable

Seoul invites ambassadors to introduce new halal foods in Korea

Seoul invites ambassadors to introduce new halal foods in Korea

The Seoul Metropolitan Government hosted an event with ambassadors from Asian and Middle Eastern countries to showcase halal foods reinterpreted by a Korean chef, Tuesday.

2023-09-21 16:54

Eight workers injured in collapse of concert structure

Eight workers injured in collapse of concert structure

Eight workers were injured Wednesday when a 40-meter structure for a concert stage collapsed during construction in high winds in the city of Hanam, just east of Seoul.

2023-09-20 21:02

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