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Jongno-gu launches 'Jongno Art Bus' from Gwanghwamun to Seochon
Jongno-gu has announced that the Jongno Art Bus will run every Saturday from September 13 through November, connecting cultural sites from Gwanghwamun to Seochon.

Jeon Yu-seong dies, the grand old man of comedy leaves a cheerful farewell
Jeon Yu-seong, a symbol of Korean comedy, died of a pneumothorax on the night of September 25, 2025.

Gyeonggi Indiecinema to Hold Community Screening of Gang Gyeongtae's '1beon Gukdo' in Bucheon
A community screening of the independent documentary '1beon Gukdo' will be held in Bucheon at 3 p.m. on Monday, September 29.

Who has the right to smoke?
This column argues that cigarette butts discarded on the street are a matter of public order and civic responsibility, and that smokers must take responsibility to the very end.

Special exhibition marks 2025 Year of the Picture Book: 100 authors, 100 worlds
The special exhibition "100 Authors, 100 Worlds," marking the 2025 Year of the Picture Book, will run from October 1 to October 31.

Dongducheon to clean up illegal ads near schools ahead of second semester
Dongducheon City is carrying out a citywide clean-up of illegal advertisements near schools ahead of the start of the second semester, from September 18 to 26, over nine days.
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[WIA Languages Day 1/221] Eyak - The Eternal Echo of the Last Voice
The WIA language project introduced Eyak, an Alaskan language that became extinct in 2008, as the first day of its digital record of 221 languages.

Yangcheon-gu to Unveil 'Themed Outdoor Pop-Up Playground' at Autumn Festivals
Yangcheon-gu announced that it will operate a 'themed outdoor pop-up playground' at local festival sites from September to October.

Yangcheon-gu Launches Resident Signature Campaign to Revive Mokdong Line and Gangbuk Crosstown Line
Yangcheon-gu is running a resident signature campaign from September 15 to November 30 to call for the revival of the Mokdong Line and the Gangbuk Crosstown Line, which failed the preliminary feasibility study.

Yangcheon-gu Holds Autumn Festival with Strong French Flair: "A Romantic Day at Paris Park"
On September 13, Yangcheon-gu held the "2025 Paris Park Cultural Festival" under the theme "A Holiday in Paris."

Yangcheon-gu Opens 24-Hour Disaster Safety Situation Room
Yangcheon-gu has been operating its newly built disaster safety situation room 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, since September 8.

Yangcheon-gu becomes first in Seoul to offer medical cost support for pets of seniors: up to 400,000 won per animal for people aged 65 and over
Yangcheon-gu is running the 'Yangcheon-hyeong Uridongne Dongmulbyeongwon' program for the third year, supporting veterinary costs for pets of people aged 65 and over who receive the basic pension.

Yangcheon-gu to treat large houseplants at your door…first Seoul district service of its kind
Yangcheon-gu is launching a service in which experts visit homes to collect, treat and return large houseplants, the first of its kind among Seoul's districts.

International Women's Peace Group Meets Mongolian Peace Leaders in Cheongju: Planting Seeds of Peace, United Through Culture
The International Women's Peace Group (IWPG) held a meeting last Thursday at Supangol in Cheongju to share ways of practicing peace with Mongolian peace representatives.

Sangok 3(sam)-dong Receives 500kg of Rice from Wa Food Mart Sangok Branch for Chuseok Neighborly Aid
Sangok 3(sam)-dong in Bupyeong-gu received 500kg of polished rice on the 23rd as a donation from Wa Food Mart Sangok Branch as part of a neighborly sharing campaign ahead of Chuseok.

Bupyeong 5-dong Community Social Security Council Holds 'Samui Hanjogak Mitbanchan Nanum'
On the 23rd, the Bupyeong 5-dong Community Social Security Council in Bupyeong-gu held 'Samui Hanjogak Mitbanchan Nanum', a side dish sharing event for vulnerable households.

Incheon Culture & Arts Center presents October Coffee Concert VIII: a meeting of baritone No Hyeonu and pianist Jeong Taeyang
The Incheon Culture & Arts Center will hold a Coffee Concert featuring German art songs on October 15 (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. in the Sogongyeonjang.

Bupyeong-gu to hold ceremony for 32nd Citizens' Day on 27th
Bupyeong-gu will hold a ceremony at 6 p.m. on the 27th on the main stage of the Bupyeong Pungmul Daechukje to mark the 32nd Citizens' Day on October 1.

Hanam City General Social Welfare Center Holds Successful Chuseok Gathering with Wooyang's Meal Truck
The Hanam City General Social Welfare Center held a 'Chuseok Gathering with Wooyang's Meal Truck' for seniors in the main hall on the 4th floor of the center on the 24th.

Guro-gu Opens Outdoor Library 'Chaek Ingneun Guro', Where Light and Books Create Atmosphere
Guro-gu is holding the outdoor library 'Chaek Ingneun Guro' at Guro Picnic Garden on September 27–28 and at Anyangcheon Ecological Flower Garden on October 18–19.
