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Incheon to Hold Event Marking 2nd North Korean Defectors' Day
Incheon City announced that it will hold a commemorative event for the 2nd North Korean Defectors' Day on July 13 at the Concert Hall of Art Center Incheon.

Yangju City Chang Ucchin Museum of Art Partners with Child Cancer NGO Hanbit to Support Children's Art Therapy
The Yangju City Chang Ucchin Museum of Art has signed a business agreement with the non-profit organization Hanbit to support art activities for children with cancer.

Yeonsu-gu Strengthens Heatwave Response…Systematic Comprehensive Plan Prepared
Yeonsu-gu has established and begun implementing a 'comprehensive heatwave plan' in response to the rise in heatwaves and heat-related illnesses.

Seongdong-gu Launches Mobile Knife Sharpening and Umbrella Repair Service for Second Half
Seongdong-gu will run its Mobile Knife Sharpening and Umbrella Repair Service from July 1 to December 19.

Piercing life with a brush, dyed with philosophy: Interview with veteran painter Kwon Oseon, a mid-career artist with 30 years of experience
Painter Kwon Oseon, who has been active for more than 30 years, revealed his artistic world and life philosophy in an interview.

Wonju Education Talk Concert to Set Direction of Education Policy Based on Citizen Proposals
Wonju City has announced that the Wonju Education Talk Concert will be held in turn across four districts to reflect citizen proposals in education policy.

Seongdong-gu Introduces 'Smart Electronic Nameplates' in Pilot Program to Create Paperless, Eco-Friendly Meeting Rooms
Seoul's Seongdong-gu has introduced 'smart electronic nameplates' on a trial basis in the district office's strategy meeting room, using electronic displays instead of paper to show attendees.

Buy Appliances Today, Get Money Back Tomorrow?… Get 10% Back on Energy Efficiency Grade 1 Appliances
For purchases made from July 4, the Eutteum Hyoyul Gajeon Jepum Hwangeup Saeop program will refund 10% of the product price for 11 categories of high-efficiency home appliances.

2025 Incheon Game Festival to Be Held July 11-12… Finals of E-Sports Challenge Tournament and Battlegrounds Incheon Cup
Incheon Metropolitan City announced that the 2025 Incheon Game Festival will be held over two days, July 11 to 12.

Eojin and Naseong to Hold Summer Festival 'Hooked on Music'
Eojin-dong and Naseong-dong in Sejong will hold a joint festival, 'Eojin! Naseong Hooked on Music (Water)', on July 12.

Wrestling Team Strengthened with Signing of Chu Myeongseok
Guro-gu has signed freestyle 97 kg wrestler Chu Myeongseok to its wrestling team and held a joining ceremony on July 9.

Sunflower Garden Opens in Daepyeong-dong, Sejong
The resident-participatory 'Haebaragi' sunflower garden in Daepyeong-dong, Sejong, was opened to the public at an opening ceremony held on July 9.

Two-track policy launched to help youth build work experience and prepare for jobs in Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu announced that it will implement two new policies to help young people turn their career experience into assets and prepare for job hunting.

'Smart Public Rest Areas' Appear in Ulsan City Center… Five Intelligent Bus Stops Begin Operation
Ulsan City has installed five intelligent bus stops in the Jung-gu city center, which began full operation on July 10.

District Head Marks 100 Days in Office with Field Visits
Guro-gu marks 100 days since District Head Jang In-hong took office on July 11 with no large-scale event, focusing instead on on-site communication.

Morning Gallery: People Set Up Easels in Front of World Masterpieces
At world-renowned museums such as the Louvre, licensed copyists can copy paintings while looking at the originals in front of them.

Gangnam-gu Presents Certificates of Appreciation for Support of Small and Medium Enterprise Fund Loans
On July 7, Gangnam-gu presented certificates of appreciation to four Shinhan Bank staff members for their contributions to the practical implementation of loan support from the Small and Medium Enterprise Nurturing Fund at the district office.

Gangnam-gu expands rent loan interest support for newlyweds and young adults to largest in Seoul
Gangnam-gu has expanded its rent loan interest support programme for newlyweds and young adults, allocating 465 million won this year.

Find Geumnarae around Geumcheon-gu!
Geumcheon-gu has installed new sculptures of its representative character, Geumnarae, at four locations, including the Geumcheon-gu Office plaza and parks.

Disagreement before the merger?… 187 regional housing cooperatives nationwide 'in discord'
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport found that 293 disputes arose in 187 of the 618 regional housing cooperatives surveyed (30.2%).
