Sejong City

South Korea extreme weather: Heat, floods, and cold waves

51 clusters · 75 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: South Korea to experience nationwide rain followed by weekend cold snap

The extreme weather patterns of summer 2026 in South Korea were characterized by intense heatwaves, localized heavy rainfall, and regional droughts. The Korea Meteorological Administration reported a national average tem

South Korean regional public institution relocation disputes

7 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korea holds public hearing on relocation of central government agencies to Sejong

Local leaders and lawmakers in South Korean provinces are actively resisting or negotiating the relocation of central government agencies to promote regional development. In Incheon, opposition to the planned relocation

Sejong City administrative capital development

5 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Sejong Mayor pushes for Administrative Capital Special Act

Efforts to establish Sejong City as South Korea’s administrative capital have progressed through legislative debate and high-level political visits. In late September 2026, a parliamentary debate was held at the National

Incheon regional industrial and cultural initiatives

8 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Incheon City supports youth startups in Vietnam and Japan

Incheon Metropolitan City continues to advance its industrial and cultural promotion efforts through diverse regional initiatives. On the industrial and educational front, the Incheon Global Campus (IGC) organized a fiel

South Korean childcare and youth welfare initiatives

7 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: South Korean government to expand public jobs to 86,000 positions

South Korea is implementing comprehensive welfare measures to address low birth rates and support youth. The Ministry of Health and Welfare is consolidating benefits into a ‘Child Welcome Subsidy’ plan. Under this system

South Korean local council administrative reviews

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Local councils in Hwacheon and Yeongjong review budget plans

Local government councils in South Korea have initiated various administrative and budgetary review processes. In Gwacheon, the City Council commenced an extraordinary session to deliberate on 18 proposed ordinances, i

South Korean municipal welfare and education funding

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: South Korean cities expand menstrual product subsidies for female youth

Local governments in South Korea are implementing various fiscal adjustments and welfare programs. In Seoul’s Yongsan District, authorities are investing 758.4 million won into 25 projects to improve school environments,

South Korea Hangeul Day centenary celebrations

5 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Andong hosts Hangeul Love Camp for 100th anniversary of Hangeul Day

South Korea is conducting various celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Hangeul Day and the 580th anniversary of the promulgation of Hunminjeongeum. To commemorate the centenary, the Korea Mi

46th National Para Games Conclude Amid Safety Concerns

6 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Jeju faces scrutiny over Para Games safety as National Sports Festival approaches

The 46th National Para Games, held in Jeju under the theme ‘Opening the Infinite Universe,’ concluded with Gyeonggi Province securing its sixth consecutive overall victory. Gyeonggi maintained the lead throughout the com

Sejong Hangeul cultural celebrations

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Sejong Hangul Festival to host airshows amid wildlife conservation concerns

Sejong City is preparing for various cultural events centered on Hangeul. An exhibition titled ‘Sejong and Namjun’ is scheduled to open at the Jungang Park Biennale Exhibition Hall from October 9 to November 8, 2026. The