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Animal Welfare and Life Respect Education Program for Children
Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul has announced that it will conduct mobile animal welfare and life respect education for children aged 6 to 7 at daycare centers and kindergartens from September to October.

Dongdaemun-gu teams up with Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and Kyung Hee University to open new chapter in lifelong learning for residents
Dongdaemun-gu, in partnership with Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and Kyung Hee University, will launch lifelong learning courses for residents, 'Beginner Spanish' and 'A Walk Through European Art Museums', starting in September.

Korea Immigration Museum to expand exhibits on Korean immigration history at current Wolmido site
Incheon Metropolitan City said on the 11th that the Korea Immigration Museum will be expanded by building an annex at its current location on Wolmido, rather than relocating it.

Naerimaru Culture Shelter in Incheon Brings Picture Book Literature and House Concerts to Residents in Second Half
The Incheon Jung-gu Cultural Foundation will run 'Swim; Concert Season 2' and 'Picture Book Literature Shelter' at the Naerimaru Culture Shelter from August to November.

Ulsan Offers Free 'Haeuri' KakaoTalk Emoticons to Celebrate UNESCO World Heritage Listing of Bangucheon-ui Amgakhwa
Ulsan city announced that it will distribute 16 'Haeuri' KakaoTalk emoticons for free to celebrate the UNESCO World Heritage inscription of Bangucheon-ui Amgakhwa.

80th Liberation Anniversary: Incheon Bridges Past and Future
Incheon Metropolitan City will hold a celebration for the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day at 10 a.m. on August 15 at the Concert Hall of Art Center Incheon.

Majang-dong Small Cinema Becomes a Summer Cultural Space for Residents
The Majang-dong Community Social Security Council in Seongdong-gu opened the Majang-dong Small Cinema at the Majubogo Cafe on the first floor of the Majang-dong Community Service Center on July 31.

Guro-gu Holds 2025 Communication Meeting Between District Head and Complaint-Handling Officials
Guro-gu held the third communication meeting between the district head and complaint-handling officials at the Renaissance Hall of the district office on the 12th.

Seongdong-gu Launches 'Healing Farm' to Support Independence of People with Developmental Disabilities
Seongdong-gu in Seoul will fully launch a healing farm from August to support the independence of people with developmental disabilities, in cooperation with the Seoul Disabled Parents Solidarity Seongdong Branch and the Seoul Agricultural Technology Center.

Seongdong-gu Prepares for Winter in Summer with Three More Smart Road Heating Sites
Seoul's Seongdong-gu has completed installation of three additional smart road heating sites (0.37 km) in August, during summer, to prepare for heavy snowfall.

Countering voice phishing: artificial intelligence takes the front line
The Ministry of Science and ICT held a field meeting on August 8 with three mobile carriers on AI-based responses to voice phishing.

New Yangju civil servants take first step into public service with welcome kit and tailored training
Yangju-si said it provided basic training and presented welcome kits to 29 new civil servants for the second half of 2025 over two days starting on the 7th.

Guro-gu Recruits Companies for G-Valley Export Consultation
Guro-gu will hold the '2025 G-Valley Export Consultation with Overseas Buyers' on October 23 and is recruiting participating companies.

Ulsan Aims to Become an AI Capital: AI Committee Launched and AI Data Center Push Begins
On August 12, Ulsan City held a launch ceremony and first meeting of the 'Ulsan AI Committee' at Ulsan City Hall, starting public-private partnership governance.

Jongno-gu to Create Eco-Friendly Indoor Play and Cultural Complex in Samcheong Neighborhood Park
Jongno-gu plans to build an eco-friendly indoor play and cultural complex in Samcheong Neighborhood Park that is not affected by the weather, targeting completion in November 2026.

Hearing aid expert Ji Seungju leads hearing rehabilitation with 15 years of experience
Center director Ji Seungju has worked at Starkey Hearing Aid Jongno Center for 15 years and is active in the field of hearing rehabilitation.

Special crackdown on reckless driving ahead of Liberation Day, Yeonsu Police Station to respond intensively on Aug. 14-15
Yeonsu Police Station will carry out a special crackdown on reckless driving by two-wheeled vehicles and illegally modified cars from Aug. 14 to 15, ahead of Liberation Day.

Senior model completes second act of life with filial piety award and talent donations
Senior model Ryu Jae-yeon has received the 2024 Dress Model Award and the Korea Model Award in succession.

Poet Unbong Kim Han-sik and the lyrical fragrance of love and life
Poet Unbong Kim Han-sik is introduced as a poet who expresses love, separation, family and life in lyrical language.

Korean Creative Opera Festival to Stage 'Chunhyangjeon' and 'Ju Gi-cheol's Ilsagago' Marking 80th Anniversary of Liberation
The Korean Creative Opera Festival will hold back-to-back performances of 'Chunhyangjeon' and 'Ju Gi-cheol's Ilsagago' at 7 p.m. on August 16 to mark the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation.
