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Guro-gu Scraps Fees for Unmanned Civil Document Machines
Guro-gu announced that it will fully waive fees for unmanned civil document issuing machines in the district starting September 25.

Guro-gu Holds Resident Event for Mental Health Day
Guro-gu will hold a commemorative event for the '2025 Mental Health Day' at Guro Georigongwon (Park No. 1) on September 30 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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WIA Languages Day 2/221: Kaixana - The last voice on the Japurá riverbank
On the second day of its 221-day series, the WIA Languages Project introduced the Kaixana language spoken on the banks of the Japurá River in Brazil.

Yeonsu-gu Household Waste Collection Contractors Donate 10 Million Won for Chuseok
Yeonsu-gu received a donation of 10 million won on the 25th from six household waste collection and transport contractors in celebration of Chuseok.

Guro-gu to Implement 2025 Chuseok Comprehensive Measures from October 2 to 10
Guro-gu will implement its 2025 Chuseok Comprehensive Measures for nine days, from October 2 to October 10.

Yeonsu-gu Autumn Festival: Healing and Global Food Culture in One Place
Yeonsu-gu will hold an autumn festival from the 27th at Songdo Sunset Park, Art Forêt and other venues, covering health, food and art.

Jongno-gu Successfully Hosts 'The 9th Korea Youth Day'…Youth Passion Fills Daehak-ro
Jongno-gu held 'The 9th Korea Youth Day' event on September 27 at Daehak-ro, planned and run by young people.

Jongno-gu Appoints 73 New 5th-Generation Neighborhood Health Activists
On September 17, Jongno-gu appointed 73 new 5th-generation Iut Geongang Hwaldongga.

Counterfeit goods at crane-game parlors surge 487%: child safety blind spot
Lawmaker Jeong Il-young analyzed Korea Customs Service data and said seizures of counterfeit children's toys and stationery rose from 752 to 4,414, a 487% increase.

Kim Eun-sik Baroque Violin Solo Recital
Baroque violinist Kim Eun-sik will hold a solo recital at 7:30 p.m. on September 30 at the IBK Chamber Hall of the Seoul Arts Center.

Jongno-gu Hosts ‘Gyeonghuigung Jongno Concert’ – Classic Songs Ring Out Through the Ancient Palace on an Autumn Night
Jongno-gu held the ‘Gyeonghuigung Jongno Concert’ at 7 p.m. on September 25 at the national heritage site Gyeonghuigung.

Jongno-gu Accelerates Fast-Track Redevelopment to Improve Housing and Protect Property Rights
Jongno-gu is fully launching its Jongno-style fast-track redevelopment project to improve the living environment of aging residential areas and protect residents' property rights.

Sharing Hearts, Painting Hope: Bupyeong-gu Multicultural Families Open a Space for Communication Through Healing Art and Webtoons
The Bupyeong-gu Multicultural Family Support Center is holding the Marriage Immigrant Healing Art Class & Tomorrow's Webtoon Artist Exhibition, which opened on the 22nd and runs through the 26th.

Haneulchae Agricultural Association Shows Warm Sharing
Haneulchae Agricultural Association Corporation in Chunpo-myeon, Iksan-si, donated 80 boxes of farm produce to the Chunpo-myeon Administrative Welfare Center on the 25th for low-income and vulnerable residents.

Jongno-gu Pushes Ahead with Tapgol Park Improvement Project…“Historical Significance and Public Character Restored Together”
Jongno-gu is pushing ahead with the Tapgol Park Improvement Project to restore the park's historical significance and public character.

Ongjin-gun Holds Inaugural Baengnyeong-Daecheong Treasure Festival, Aiming to Boost K-Tourism Island Brand
Ongjin-gun announced on the 26th that the first Baengnyeong-Daecheong Treasure Festival 2025 will be held on October 17 and 18 across Baengnyeong-myeon and Daecheong-myeon.

Best Jung-gu, Incheon Residents' Autonomy Center Program: Yulmok-dong Traditional Music Club Wins Top Honor
Jung-gu, Incheon, announced that it held the '2025 Jung-gu Residents' Autonomy Center Program Competition' at the Jung-gu Culture Center on the 24th of last month.

Jongno-gu to Issue Jongno Sarang Gift Certificates and Run Online Marketplace for Chuseok, with Donation Campaign
Jongno-gu will issue 5 billion won worth of Jongno Sarang Gift Certificates for Chuseok and operate an online direct-trade marketplace.

Yeongjong-gu, Gateway to South Korea, Begins Developing Symbols Reflecting Its Identity
Jung-gu in Incheon has begun developing symbols (CI and character) for Yeongjong-gu, which is scheduled to launch on July 1, 2026, it announced on the 26th.

Jongno-gu Successfully Wraps Up 13th Jamunbak Cultural Festival… Six Days of Culture Where Art and Everyday Life Come Together
Jongno-gu held the 13th Jamunbak Cultural Festival around the Jamunbak area from September 16 to 21.
