The Seoul Metropolitan Government will organize citywide employment events in September, matching over 160 companies seeking 3,000 roles primarily with job seekers aged 40 and above.

In a Seoul riverside ecological park, cicada nymphs are vanishing before they can emerge and fly, prompting the Seoul Metropolitan Government to respond with banners and patrols to protect the insects.

K-pop group Big Bang will celebrate its 20th debut anniversary with a fan event at a riverside park along the Han River, transforming it into an open-air stage with support from the Seoul Metropolitan Government and YG Entertainment.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced a nighttime running program along Yangjaecheon on August 28, inviting residents to exercise in cooler air and support local businesses.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is launching initiatives, including overnight camping, late-night swimming, and food delivery services along the Han River, to revitalize the city's post-pandemic night economy.

The Hangang Bus, which began regular service in September 2025, recorded a monthly ridership high of 91,126 passengers in May, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced a new annual subsidy of 240,000 won for pregnant women, including foreigners, residing in the capital, to purchase eco-friendly agricultural products, starting July 1.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is establishing a consultation and reporting center to address a surge in the illegal employment of foreign delivery riders.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced phased traffic controls around the Gwanghwamun area for 24 hours starting midnight Saturday to accommodate the 2026 Easter Parade.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to increase its pool of medical tourism interpreter-coordinators tenfold this year, aiming for approximately 1,000 professionals to support international visitors.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday it will expand its pool of medical tourism interpreter-coordinators to about 1,000 this year — nearly ten times the current level — to better serve the rapidly growing number of foreign patients visiting the city. To support the initiative, the city signed a memorandum of understanding with the K-Medical Tourism Association last week. Under the agreement, interpreter-coordinators affiliated with the association will be deployed to major medical insti

When hiking in Seoul, you might be surprised to encounter dogs on the trail -- animals once kept as pets that have become fully feral after years of surviving in the mountains. Reports of these “wild dogs” near major trails and foothill neighborhoods have risen, prompting concern among residents and city officials. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, more than 880 wild dogs were captured between 2022 and last year, yet about 195 are still believed to roam mountain areas including Buk

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has pushed back against a proposal to transfer authority over smaller redevelopment projects to district governments, warning that such a move could lead to haphazard urban growth.

The Seoul metropolitan government announced plans to cover all sidewalks with shade by 2028. This initiative aims to combat the increasing threat of heat waves in the city.

Seoul is contemplating stricter controls on new data centers amid growing concerns over their high electricity and water consumption, with all 25 district heads agreeing to request action from the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to deploy dedicated patrol personnel and introduce administrative fines to address incidents like bathing and coin collecting at Cheonggyecheon, which have drawn public attention.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is accepting applications from international students for a 30-day program designed to help them build careers and settle in the city. The '30 Days in Seoul' program will run from July 13 to August 28.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has initiated a campaign offering a 500 won ($0.33) discount to customers who use their own cups for drinks, requiring them to use the Seoul Pay mobile app at participating establishments.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is set to host its annual Seoul Friendship Festival at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, an international cultural exchange event launched in 1996, featuring participants from 75 countries.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Sunday it would provide a monthly cash refund of 30,000 won ($20) for users of the Climate Card, the city’s unlimited public transit pass, over three months…

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced the nation’s first comprehensive guidelines to reduce excessive screen brightness from the increasing number of large outdoor LED billboards across the capital.

Hybe, the K-pop giant behind K-pop supergroup BTS, has dismissed speculation that a plan by the Seoul metropolitan government to illuminate major landmarks in red for the group's long-awaited…

The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Sunday that it has uncovered multiple violations of lodging regulations near the venue of an upcoming concert by BTS, as authorities step up inspections ahead of the group’s comeback event scheduled for March 21 in Gwanghwamun Square. According to the city, 18 out of 83 accommodation facilities inspected in the Jongno-gu and Jung-gu districts were found to violate lodging regulations, mainly for failing to display required price lists or business registrati

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has implemented the country's first standardized guidelines for franchise penalty fees, aiming to protect small business owners from excessive demands.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will host a business event in September to link local hospitals, clinics, and medical tourism companies with international agencies seeking to send patients to Korea.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to create shaded walking routes across the city to protect residents from increasingly severe summer heat, aiming to make shade accessible beyond specific locations.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced plans to ban smoking and drinking along the entire 8.12-kilometer Cheonggyecheon stream, a popular downtown attraction, starting this year. Violators could face fines of up to 100,000 won ($70).

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is asking international visitors to report negative taxi service experiences as part of an initiative to enhance the city's tourism environment.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is expanding its startup support for foreign residents, introducing two new programs to help international residents find economic opportunities and stay in the city.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has opened submissions for the 44th Seoul Architecture Awards, which now includes a new category for student ideas to rediscover the city's architectural identity.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government reported no subway-related fatalities last year, attributing the significant decrease in deaths to the installation of platform screen doors.

Seoul Metropolitan Government has been recognized as the best leisure destination in Asia for the second year running at the Global Traveler's Leisure Lifestyle Awards, based on votes from global business travelers.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to expand high-speed public Wi-Fi in key tourist hotspots, creating 'data-free zones' to enhance convenience for foreign visitors and boost the city's global tourism appeal.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will launch a program that temporarily turns busy city roads into pedestrian spaces on weekend mornings, offering residents a rare chance to enjoy walking in areas usually dominated by traffic. On Saturday, the city will open part of a central street in Yeouido and sections of Mapo Bridge, creating a 2.5-kilometer walking route. The event, called My Pace Morning, will run from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., with about 7,000 participants expected to join through online reserv

A survey by the Seoul Metropolitan Government revealed that 28.1 percent of online shoppers in Korea have had their personal information stolen.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced plans to expand its network of public hanok facilities and cultural programming this year, responding to increased demand for traditional housing.