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Gwangjin-gu Selected for Ministry of Health and Welfare Community Business Infrastructure Support… 'Oneuldo Setak' Set to Launch in Earnest
Gwangjin-gu has been selected as the only district in Seoul for the Ministry of Health and Welfare's 2025 community business infrastructure support program, securing 110 million won in state funding.

"Unification Is the Future of Us All"… Tongil Junbi Academy with Foreign Residents in Korea Successfully Held
On June 27, 2025, the Tongil Junbi Academy for foreign residents in Korea was held at the main hall of the Yeoseong Haengbok Center in Guri-si.

"Youth who want to dance, come on over!" – 100 participants recruited for Random Play Dance
Gwanak-gu is publicly recruiting participants for the Random Play Dance at the "2025 Cheongapuri Youth Festival" at Nakseongdae Park on September 13.

Seoul Expands 'Guardian' Training for Isolated Youth to 20 Weeks, Launching Parent- and Family-Centered Safety Net
The Seoul Metropolitan Government is expanding its 'Guardian Training' program for parents and families of isolated and reclusive youth into a combined 20-week course with basic and advanced levels.

Yangcheon-gu Opens New Paths to the Future on Third Anniversary of 8th Term
Marking the third anniversary of the 8th elected term, Yangcheon-gu announced its achievements based on direct communication, field-centered administration, and innovative governance.

Groundbreaking for Rebuilding of 36-Year-Old Aging Office: Sinjeong 2(i)-dong Community Service Center
Yangcheon-gu held a groundbreaking ceremony on the 27th at the construction site of the new Sinjeong 2(i)-dong Community Service Center and said full-scale construction will now begin.

Yangcheon-gu Renovates 30-Year-Old Yangwon Pedestrian Overpass with Elevator Installation
Yangcheon-gu has completed maintenance work on the aging Yangwon Pedestrian Overpass, including the installation of an elevator.

"More guests than residents?"…The magic number keeping local economies afloat despite shrinking populations
Data for the fourth quarter of 2024, released by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and Statistics Korea, showed that the number of temporary residents in population-declining areas was about 3.6 times the number of registered residents.

Jemulpo-gu, set to launch in 2026, begins building its identity with symbol development
Jung-gu and Dong-gu in Incheon announced on the 27th that they will jointly develop a CI (symbol mark) and a character for Jemulpo-gu, which is set to launch on July 1, 2026.

Government Bonds Are Now a 'Tech' Investment Too…July Government Bonds for Individual Investors, Pre-Tax Yields Up to 99%
The Ministry of Economy and Finance will issue 140 billion won worth of government bonds for individual investors in July, consisting of 90 billion won in 5-year bonds, 40 billion won in 10-year bonds and 10 billion won in 20-year bonds.

Play 'Imdae Apateu' Portrays Lives of Ordinary People in Omnibus Drama
The play <Imdae Apateu> will be staged at Art House in Daehak-ro, Seoul, from Friday, June 27, 2025, to Sunday, August 10.

"Children and Parents Grow Up Together"…Incheon Jung-gu Community Childcare Program Wraps Up Successfully
Incheon Jung-gu Family Center said on the 27th that it has completed two sessions of the parent development program "Baewoseo Aijuja" at its community childcare centers.

Incheon Jung-gu Showcases Young Artists' Bright Experiments…'Creative Shelter' Exhibition Opens
The Incheon Jung-gu Cultural Foundation announced on the 27th that it will hold the young artist planned exhibition 'Changjak Swimteo' at the Naerimaru Culture Shelter from June to December.

Now Renewal Planning Goes to Experts Too! Special Renewal Zones to Get Regional Advisory Committees
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will fully launch a "Special Renewal Plan Advisory Committee" providing expert advice from the draft plan stage.

Wonju and Bremen Connect Through Literature
Wonju City took part in a literary exchange with Bremen, Germany, in the first half of this year, joining an interview with The Bremer Literaturkontor and a literary project.

Going Fishing? No, to the AI Science Museum!
The National Science Museum will hold a special exhibition from June 27 to August 24 that reinterprets Jasaneobo using artificial intelligence technology.

Namdong-gu, Incheon and With Incheon Energy Sign Agreement for Carbon-Neutral Welfare City
Namdong-gu, Incheon Metropolitan City, signed a public-private cooperation agreement with With Incheon Energy Co., Ltd. on the 27th, linking ESG management with local welfare and eco-friendly energy.

No more sinkhole worries? Mapo-gu's 'smart eye' peers beneath the ground
Mapo-gu in Seoul has introduced an embedded IoT monitoring system that detects sinkholes in real time, the first of its kind in the country.

Elementary school students' project to improve pedestrian bridge: environmental and safety campaign in Jochiwon
Students from Daedong Elementary School held a campaign on the Sinheung Sageori pedestrian bridge in Jochiwon-eup, Sejong, to clean the environment and promote pedestrian safety and respect for life.

Pilot program restricts tour buses to strengthen pedestrian-centered tourism order in Bukchon, Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu began a pilot program on July 1 restricting tour bus traffic on main roads in the Bukchon Special Management Area.
