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Seoul's $322 million gambit to save the city from crushing loneliness won't fix the source of its problems

Seoul city authorities want to tackle the loneliness epidemic with a $322 million plan. Lonely individuals can call a 24/7 counseling hotline and win rewards for attending local events. While the ...
The Chosun Ilbo on MSN

BTS's 'Arirang' transforms Seoul into festival city

BTS is set to stage a comeback performance with all members participating for the first time in 3 years and 9 months at the ...
CNA Lifestyle

BTS announces light-ups and fan experiences in Seoul ahead of album release

The citywide programme, called BTS City, includes drone shows, landmark light-ups, and merchandise pop-ups tied to the ...
The Korea Herald

Seoul's most talked-about park online is right next to one of its hippest areas

Seoul Forest in eastern Seoul leads online mentions of city's 26 parks by large margin Of Seoul’s 26 city-run parks, Seoul Forest was the most talked online, data showed Thursday.
Business Wire

Seoul Semiconductor and Seoul City Join Forces to Enhance Public Safety

SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ: 046890), a leading global innovator of LED products and technology, announced that it has signed a “Standard Safety ...

PPP opens additional call for Seoul mayoral candidates

South Korea's People Power Party said Sunday it will open an additional round of applications for its candidate in the upcoming Seoul mayoral race.
Harvard Business Review

Metaverse Seoul: How One City Used Citizen Input to Pilot a Government-Run Metaverse

Can Seoul, South Korea, figure out how to use the metaverse to engage citizens to solve civic problems? In May 2022, the Seoul Metropolitan Government in Seoul, South Korea, launched the pilot ...
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First time in Seoul… and this city shocked me

This was my first time visiting South Korea, and Seoul instantly surprised me. In this video, you’ll see the first ...