Seoul gov't launches thousands of summer programs at museums, libraries and parks The Seoul Metropolitan Government is running various programs, including nighttime ecological tours, water activities and performances, at cultural facilities and major parks in July and August. 2026.7.14
Seoul's 30-day Climate Card to end: What it means for commuters, K-pass users Seoul’s monthly transit pass will be replaced by the national K-pass system, along with additional options including the fixed-fare Modu Card. 2026.7.7
Seoul's Sky Observatory Visitors can now take in views of Deoksu Palace and central Seoul from the new observatory on City Hall’s eighth and ninth floors, open weekdays without reservations. 2026.7.6
Seoul city council paves way for bus fare subsidies for riders aged 70 and older The city approved an ordinance allowing the capital to subsidize rides, with the program potentially starting next year. 2026.6.24
City gov't to open applications for '30 Days in Seoul' international student support program The Seoul Metropolitan Government will begin accepting applications for the fourth edition of its "30 Days in Seoul" program, designed to help international students or graduates adapt to daily life and secure employment. 2026.6.16
Han River triathlon draws weekend crowds Tens of thousands joined Seoul’s My Pace Hangang Triathlon Festival, swimming, cycling and running through Han River parks at their own pace. 2026.6.7
Tourists now able to use overseas-issued credit cards to purchase subway tickets in Seoul Foreign tourists in Seoul will be able to purchase single-journey subway tickets and Climate Cards with overseas-issued credit and debit cards starting Tuesday. 2026.3.16
Seoul gov’t to dispatch 3,400 personnel, outlines safety measures for upcoming BTS concert Some 3,400 personnel will be dispatched to ensure safety for the upcoming comeback performance of boy band BTS, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday. 2026.3.9
First to the blaze: Four-legged rescue robot, new low-floor truck showcased at Seoul fire academy During a demonstration at the Seoul Metropolitan Fire Academy on Feb. 26, a four-legged rescue robot successfully identified a person in need of assistance. Additionally, a low-floor fire truck was showcased as it maneuvered into a parking lot. 2026.2.26
서울시청 지하에 새 갤러리…여가와 도시 비전 결합 An illuminated globe stands out, with people gathered in front, watching as information on cities around the world shifts across its surface. The scene unfolds underground, in the basement of City Hall in central Seoul. 2026.2.22
![Tourists purchase single-journey tickets at the Seoul Station platform in Jung District, central Seoul, on Sept. 11, 2023. [NEWS1]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/12577649.jpg?imageId=12577649&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![Boy band BTS poses for a photo in front of Gyeongbok Palace's Geunjeongjeon in central Seoul, where the band filmed a performance for the ″BTS Week″ special on NBC's ″The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon″ in the United States, in 2020. [KOREA HERITAGE SERVICE]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/12593830.jpg?imageId=12593830&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![A four-legged robot walks through smoke during a demonstration at the Seoul Metropolitan Fire Academy in Eunpyeong District, northern Seoul, on Feb. 26. [CHO JUNG-WOO]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/12269017.jpg?imageId=12269017&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![Exhibition Hall 1 of Seoul Gallery in the basement of the City Hall in central Seoul displays the city in miniature. [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/11110221.jpg?imageId=11110221&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)