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Seoul launches crackdown on feeding pigeons as complaints over droppings, noise surge

Animal protection groups are pushing back, saying the feeding ban "spreads hatred of animals and encourages disregard for life."

2026.7.4

Visitors read books at the Seoul Outdoor Library along Cheonggyecheon in central Seoul on May 22. [CHO JUNG-WOO]

Korean libraries, reading spaces grow multilingual amid demographic shift, tourism boom

As Korea grapples with changing demographics and a post-pandemic tourism boom, public libraries and municipal spaces are aggressively expanding their multilingual book collections.

2026.5.28

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A Hangang Bus departs Yeouido for Ttukseom in eastern Seoul during a trial run on July 1. [NEWS1]

Hangang Bus to launch next month, ushering new possibilities for commuters and tourists

In less than a month, the capital will launch its first waterborne public transportation service, a fleet of river buses designed for office workers racing to appointments as well as tourists looking to take in the skyline from the water.

2025.8.19

A render of ″Taegeukgi Hill,″ an installation of 300 spinning pinwheels symbolizing the Korean national flag, to be set up at Seoul Plaza to mark 80 years since Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Seoul Plaza to host exhibits commemorating 80 years of liberation

Seoul Plaza will be transformed into a festive space in celebration of the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule (1910-45) with special installations commemorating the independence movement.

2025.8.7

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon speaks during a press conference marking his third year in office at City Hall in central Seoul on July 16. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

'Gimbap kept appearing': Seoul mayor praises 'KPop Demon Hunters' for authentic depiction of city

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said the project captures the life of Seoul residents well and is a testament to city’s growing influence — a stark contrast to a decade ago, when Seoul had “weaker brand power.”

2025.7.16

Dongjak A01, a self-driving village bus, operates autonomously as a driver sits without touching the steering wheel during its route from Soongsil University to Chung-Ang University in Dongjak District, southern Seoul, on July 11. [CHO JUNG-WOO]

Your friendly neighborhood bus may no longer have a driver

Seoul just launched its first self-driving village bus for a trial run. Come along for the (driverless) ride.

2025.7.13

International students listen to a lecture on legal and administrative information during the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s “30 Days in Seoul” program at the city’s youth startup support center in Seodaemun District, western Seoul, on July 7. [CHO JUNG-WOO]

Seoul gov't program gives international students the lowdown on life in the city

Seoul's "30 Days in Seoul" program helps international students navigate life and job preparation in Korea, offering classes on housing, workplace culture, and cultural experiences, all conducted in Korean.

2025.7.8

Still from the third season of Netflix's ″Squid Game,″ actor Lee Jung-jae, center, actor Park Sung-hoon, right (2021-) [NETFLIX]

Seoul to welcome final 'Squid Game' season with parade featuring Lee Jung-jae

Seoul will host a parade for the third season of 'Squid Game' on June 27, featuring cast members. The event will be livestreamed.

2025.6.23

Apartment complexes in Songpa District, as seen from Seoul Sky observatory in May. [NEWS1]

Seoul to increase oversight on real estate deals by foreigners

As foreign ownership in the Korean real estate market rises to record levels, the Seoul city government announced new measures aimed at increasing oversight of property transactions by non-Korean buyers.

2025.6.15

Police buses are parked in Gwanghawmun area to control movement of political protesters in central Seoul on March 8. [YONHAP]

Impeachment-related rallies to pose major traffic problems in Seoul

Seoulites and those traveling to the capital are likely to face traffic disruptions over the weekend with mass political rallies expected as the Constitutional Court’s ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment nears.

2025.3.14