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Illegal parking in front of Asan Medical Center, Seoul, resolved with dedicated pharmacy vehicle parking, ending residents' inconvenience in Songpa-gu
Songpa-gu has resolved the problem of illegal parking by pharmacy vehicles around Asan Medical Center, Seoul, by creating a dedicated parking lot and drop-off zone on the hospital grounds.

From water buckets to fountains: Cool city escape, Yulmok Park Water Playground in Jung-gu, Incheon, opens July 16
Jung-gu, Incheon, has announced that the Yulmok Park Water Playground, a cool urban retreat, will open starting July 16.

Chairwoman of Chinese Korean Federation Meets Guro-gu Head Kim Mi-jeong
On July 14, executives of the Federation of Chinese Koreans Central Council visited the Guro-gu Office to ask Jang In-hong, the district head, for cooperation on an October event.

Wherever residents want… ‘Water Trucks Come to You to Fight the Heat’, Jung-gu
Jung-gu in Seoul is operating water trucks that go to places residents request until September to respond to the heatwave.

Straight to Employment!… Korea Polytechnics Teams Up with Amkor to Nurture Semiconductor Talent
Korea Polytechnics and Amkor Technology Korea signed an agreement on July 8, 2025 to operate the employment-linked 'Amkor Class'.

'Donhwamun-ro 11-gil' Reborn as Coexistence Street… Pedestrian-Centered Downtown Commercial Model Takes Shape in Jongno-gu
Since 2023, Jongno-gu has been pushing the 'Donhwamun-ro 11-gil Coexistence Street Creation Project,' transforming the once-disorderly night market street into a pedestrian-centered commercial district.

Completion of Sejong as Administrative Capital and Special Self-Governing Cities and Provinces Form Joint Front
The Korea Special Self-Governing Cities and Provinces Administrative Council adopted a joint resolution including completion of the administrative capital at its regular meeting at the National Assembly Members' Office Building on the 14th.

Tailored solution for small businesses: Branding marketing firm Adall draws attention with its marketing services
Branding marketing firm Adall has introduced a customized marketing service for small and medium-sized businesses, the company said.

Seongdong-gu imposes 85.5 billion won in July property tax
Seongdong-gu said it has imposed a total of 85.5 billion won (146,059 cases) in regular property tax for July 2025.

Seongdong-gu Moves to Close Gaps in Civil Defense Alert Coverage
Seongdong-gu, in partnership with Seoul, has installed a new civil defense alert siren on the rooftop of the Wangsimnidoseon-dong Public Complex Office Building.

Seongdong-gu: "We Won't Give In to the Heat"… 200 Cooling Shelters, Water Supplies and All-Out Response
Seongdong-gu in Seoul held an emergency strategy meeting on the 7th after a heat wave warning was issued and strengthened its heat response measures.

Seongdong-gu Creates 'Nanumsup' for Seniors, Bringing Green Welfare into Daily Life
Seongdong-gu in Seoul has created a new 'Nanumsup' for seniors inside the Seongdong Senior Welfare Center.

Seongdong-gu Launches 'Huimang Yeoreum Chakchakchak Nanum Campaign' and Delivers Summer Kits to Vulnerable Groups
On July 8, Seongdong-gu launched the 'Huimang Yeoreum Chakchakchak Nanum Campaign' and produced and provided summer survival kits to support residents.

Sejong RISE Center Unveils Education Innovation Model
The Sejong RISE Center presented Sejong-style higher education innovation models, including Handuri Campus, at the "2025 Hackteon Sejong" exhibition.

Service Restricts Children's Smartphone Use While Walking
Guro-gu will launch a 'No Smombie Zone' from August, restricting smartphone screen use while walking on school routes at three elementary schools in the district.

Summer Night at Seokchon Lake Fills with Percussion Rhythms from Around the World… ‘World Music Carnival: TAP TAP’ Opens in Songpa-gu
Songpa-gu will host the percussion-focused performance ‘World Music Carnival: TAP TAP’ at Seokchon Lake Atelier from July 12 to 27.

Click from the harbor! Contest capturing sea and people returns this year too
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is accepting entries for the 7th National Harbor Digital Photo Contest from July 14 to October 20.

Visiting the Bangucheon Petroglyphs: Ulsan City Tour Courses Overhauled
Ulsan City has announced that its theme-based city tour courses will be completely reorganized starting the 19th, in line with the World Heritage listing of the Bangucheon Petroglyphs.

Whose Standard Is the Public's? Watching the Lawmaker Abuse-of-Power Controversy
One column criticized that while disciplinary action against military commanders for abuse of power was swift, a different standard is applied to the lawmaker abuse-of-power controversy.

Seongnaecheon Summer Library Opens at Water Play Area in Songpa-gu
Songpa-gu will run the Seongnaecheon Summer Library, a reading space at the Seongnaecheon Water Play Area, for 10 days from July 16 to 25.
