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Redevelopment across from Jongmyo hits roadblock as heritage panel sends preservation plan back

The Seoul Housing & Communities Corporation must modify its proposal to preserve artifacts found at the Sewoon District 4 site before construction can commence.

2026.8.20

Cylindrical tower with orange panels beneath a large circular skylight at The Sanmaroo Playground.

On foot through Changsin-dong, where quarry cliffs, sewing alleys and Nepali kitchens tell Seoul’s layered story

A walking guide to seven stops in Changsin-dong, from sunset viewpoints and garment workshops to Nepali food streets, art spaces and toy markets.

2026.8.18

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Blurred pedestrian passing a mural-painted storefront on a city street.

In Seoul’s Changsin-dong, Nepalis built a neighborhood that still feels like home

Long overlooked by many Seoulites, Changsin-dong has become the gathering place where Korea’s Nepali community find work, food, friendship and a lasting foothold.

2026.8.18

Korea''s oldest secondhand bookstore, Daeo Bookstore is pictured in Nuha-dong, a Seochon neighborhood in Jongno District, central Seoul [JOONGANG ILBO]

서촌 누하동, 조선의 정취와 현대적 편안함의 공존

On a recent late-February morning, sunlight grazed over the snow-laden valley at the foot of Mount Inwang, just a few minutes’ walk from Seoul’s busy nucleus. The sculpted limbs of pine trees tickled the blue sky.

2026.3.5

The entrance to the Blue House is seen in central Seoul on Dec. 21. [YONHAP]

Presidency's return to Blue House sparks both hope and concern for residents, businesses

The presidential office's return to the Blue House in the downtown Gwanghwamun area has sparked both hope and concern, with nearby businesses welcoming a potential economic boost and some residents bracing for disruption from protests.

2025.12.28

The redevelopment construction site of Jongmyo and Seun District 4 in Jongno District, central Seoul, as seen on Nov. 14 [NEWS1]

Seoul gov't criticizes Korea Heritage Service for not following World Heritage requirements for Jongmyo Shrine

The Seoul Metropolitan Government criticized the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) on Friday, claiming it had failed to properly follow procedures for three decades regarding the Unesco World Heritage status of Jongmyo Shrine.

2025.11.14

A police officer, left, explains the content of a pamphlet to reporter Chutian Shi as part of Jongno Police Station's recent initiative to prevent crimes. [YOON SEUNG-JIN]

Jongno police aim to stamp out crime with tourist education program

As tourism rises, particularly in the central Seoul district of Jongno, home to Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and other popular tourist sites, the district police put together a crime prevention program to help visitors stay out of trouble.

2025.8.5

Lee Dong-jun, 53, who was born and raised in Hyoja-dong in Jongno District, central Seoul, points to the rally site in front of Gyeongbok Palace on the April 5. [LEE AH-MI]

'It's exhausting': For downtown residents and businesses, impeachment protests take a toll

Lee Dong-jun, a lifelong resident of Hyoja-dong near Blue House, lamented the noise pollution from the rallies, and the political division they represent.

2025.4.7

Pedestrians walk past a row of pharmacies in Jongno District, central Seoul, on March 9. [YONHAP]

'Yak' on the block: Jongno pharmacies post 10% rise in sales in 2024

Pedestrians walk past a row of parmacies in Jongno District, central Seoul, on March 9.

2025.3.9

A damaged police guard post in front of the Russian ambassador's residence in Jongno District, central Seoul, after a sports utility vehicle crashed into the post on Sunday night. [NEWS1]

Police officer injured after SUV crashes into guard post near Russian ambassador's residence

A vehicle crashed into a guard post in front of the Russian ambassador’s residence on Sunday night, severely injuring a police officer on duty.

2024.1.29