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Autumn festivals in South Korea

8 clusters · 11 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Seoul hosts food and market festivals to boost local commerce

South Korea is hosting various autumn festivals throughout October, featuring cultural, culinary, and recreational programs in several regions. In Naju, the Yeongsan River Festival runs from October 7 to 11 at the Yeongs

Itaewon tragedy 4th anniversary and investigation updates

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: South Korean President Lee marks 4th anniversary of Itaewon tragedy

As the fourth anniversary of the Itaewon tragedy approaches, the South Korean government, Seoul Metropolitan Government, and bereaved families are organizing memorial events. These include a ‘Citizen Memorial Service’ sc

Seoul and regional housing market shifts and rising costs

56 clusters · 48 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: South Korean government announces 76,700 new housing units in Seoul metropolitan area

Seoul’s housing market is experiencing intensified divergence between high-end districts and mid-to-low-priced areas. While high-end districts like Gangnam, Seocho, and Songpa have faced price declines due to tax burdens

South Korean legal disputes with foreign investors

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korean government to pay 153 billion won to Elliott Management

South Korea has faced significant legal challenges and rulings involving major foreign investment firms. In a case involving the 2015 merger between Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries, an arbitral tribunal under the U.S.-

Guryong Village fire in Seoul

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: GS Retail provides emergency relief to Guryong Village fire victims

A large fire broke out in Guryong Village, a makeshift settlement in Seoul’s Gangnam district, on the afternoon of October 27. The blaze spread rapidly through several districts due to strong winds and the flammable mate

Seoul urban redevelopment and housing initiatives

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Seoul approves remodeling and station area development projects

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has implemented several measures to increase housing supply and support urban revitalization. In mid-October, the city approved 8 billion won in loans to assist seven small-scale housing

South Korea influenza and COVID-19 vaccination trends

20 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korea faces pediatric flu vaccine shortages

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) has issued an influenza epidemic alert following a significant surge in cases. By the 38th week of the year, the influenza-like illness rate reached 32.3 per 1,000 p

Job fairs in South Korea

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Chungcheongnam-do to host 2026 Job Fair on November 4

South Korean regional and metropolitan governments are organizing employment events to connect businesses with job seekers. In late September, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced ‘Seoul Job Connect 2026’, an int

South Korean municipal disaster response drills

6 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korea strengthens wildfire response ahead of autumn season

South Korean municipalities are conducting the ‘2026 Disaster Response Safety Korea Training’ to improve inter-agency cooperation and emergency preparedness. Initial preparations focused on planning for complex scenarios

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

47 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korea weather forecast: Clear Saturday followed by rain Sunday

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

Seoul International Garden Show/Expo

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Seoul International Garden Expo concludes with 670,000 visitors

The Seoul International Garden Show, held at Maeheon Citizens' Forest under the theme ‘Seoul, Green Culture: Citizens' Garden’, featured 51 gardens and cultural programs such as the ‘Yangjae Art Salon’. To increase acces

Seoul urban redevelopment administrative reforms

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Seoul Metropolitan Government reviews 5-year progress of rapid integrated planning

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has implemented several measures to accelerate urban redevelopment and housing supply. Through its ‘Rapid Integrated Planning’ initiative, which began in 2021, the city has designated 21

South Korean childcare and education support initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Seoul expands childcare and learning support via local centers

South Korean educational and municipal authorities have implemented several initiatives to enhance childcare services and children's rights. In the Dobong-gu area, the Seoul Remote Lifelong Education Institute partnered

South Korea pine wilt disease management

7 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Seoul implements intensive measures against pine wilt disease

South Korean authorities are intensifying management and control strategies to combat the spread of pine wilt disease. Nationally, the number of damaged trees has risen significantly, with Gyeonggi Province reporting 116

South Korean childcare and youth welfare initiatives

7 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 5 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

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon acquitted in political funds appeal

7 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon acquitted in political funds case

The Seoul High Court has acquitted Mayor Oh Se-hoon of violating the Political Funds Act, overturning a lower court's decision that had imposed a 10 million won fine. The original conviction had threatened Oh's position,

World Youth Day Seoul 2027 preparations

12 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Pope Leo XIV announces Seoul 2027 World Youth Day registration

The organizing committee for World Youth Day (WYD) in Seoul has entered the implementation stage for the event scheduled for 3–8 August 2027. Led by Archbishop Peter Soon-taick Chung, the gathering will be the first WYD

Seoul inclusive sports initiatives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Seoul hosts 2026 Disabled Sports Festival for all 25 districts

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has expanded efforts to promote inclusive physical activities for citizens with and without disabilities. In early October 2026, the city opened the Seoul Eoullim Sports Center in Nowo

Startup recruitment initiatives in Seoul

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Gwanak-gu to recruit 21 startups for Gwanak S-Valley

Local government entities in Seoul are launching recruitment drives to support various startup ecosystems. In Gongdeok, the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Business Agency are seeking 27 technology-based com

Seoul urban design and safety initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Gangnam-gu wins Korea Public Design Award for Seonjeongneung project

Seoul has undertaken various urban development projects focused on safety, culture, and heritage integration. In Dongjak-gu, the completion of a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) project has targeted

Seoul residential redevelopment projects

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Seoul approves redevelopment plans for Mangwon-dong and Sanggye-dong

Major residential redevelopment initiatives are advancing across several districts in Seoul. In Yongsan District, the Huam 1-gu-yeok reconstruction project plans to create a large-scale complex of up to 1,999 households

Seoul metropolitan public transportation capacity expansions

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Airport Railroad increases express train frequency to Seoul Station

Authorities in the Seoul metropolitan area are implementing measures to increase public transportation capacity and reduce congestion. On October 16, the Seoul Metropolitan Government began adjusting the service ratio

South Korean autonomous bus service expansion

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Seoul launches South Korea’s first regular night autonomous bus service

South Korean metropolitan governments are expanding autonomous public transportation services, specifically targeting nighttime mobility. Incheon Metropolitan City announced plans to introduce AI-based autonomous buses

South Korean international student integration initiatives

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: South Korean universities implement support programs for international students

South Korea is implementing various initiatives to integrate international students into the workforce and enhance global employment opportunities through academic and governmental programs. In Seoul, the metropolitan g

South Korean cultural and tourism regional disparities

7 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: South Korea to invest 410 billion won in regional airport tourism zones

South Korea continues to face significant regional disparities in cultural, tourism, and medical sectors, with economic benefits heavily concentrated in the Seoul metropolitan area. In the medical tourism sector, total e

Gangnam-gu mental health service recognition

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: South Korean health authorities honor Gangnam-gu and Giheung-gu for mental health services

Gangnam-gu has received multiple honors for its mental health and suicide prevention initiatives. Initially, the Seoul Metropolitan Government presented dual awards to the district, recognizing the Sai-Shim Youth Psychol

South Korea fiscal, tax reform, and wealth fund updates

10 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: National Tax Service reports rising revenue and increased enforcement

South Korea is projecting a record-breaking national tax revenue of 478.6 trillion won this year, exceeding the supplementary budget estimate by 63.2 trillion won. This 28 percent increase over the previous year is large

South Korean electric scooter restriction initiatives

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Incheon City citizens overwhelmingly support expanding kickboard-free streets

South Korean municipalities are implementing and evaluating ‘kickboard-free streets’ initiatives to improve pedestrian safety and reduce accidents involving personal mobility devices. In Seoul, the Metropolitan Governme

South Korean medical safety reporting reforms

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Gangnam-gu proposes medical safety reforms following dental clinic fatality

Following reports of two patient deaths during sleep anesthesia procedures at a dental clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korean authorities are addressing gaps in medical safety oversight. The incidents, which were not rep

Seoul municipal administration and veteran affairs

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon meets wounded veterans and calls for accountability

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has engaged in efforts to foster political cooperation and address veteran welfare. Following a shift in stance from the Democratic Party of Korea, Mayor Oh expressed relief that the opposition has