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Seoul's Clean Air Push Now Covers All Taxis and Fleets
Planet Wins1d ago

Seoul's Clean Air Push Now Covers All Taxis and Fleets

Seoul just expanded its low-emission zone to include taxis, service vehicles, and passenger fleets, marking a major step in the city's fight against air pollution. The move puts thousands more vehicles under emissions standards in South Korea's bustling capital.

Google News - Emissions Reduction3 min read
Korean Snowboarder Wins Gold, Gets $9K School Scholarship
SportsMar 3

Korean Snowboarder Wins Gold, Gets $9K School Scholarship

Two Olympic athletes who've barely met despite being classmates reunited at their Seoul high school to receive special scholarships honoring their achievements. Choi Ga-on, Korea's first-ever Olympic gold medalist in snow sports, and figure skater Shin Ji-a posed for their first photo together since competing in Italy.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded3 min read
Seoul Marks 1,500th Weekly Mass for Korean Reconciliation
Community HeroesFeb 17

Seoul Marks 1,500th Weekly Mass for Korean Reconciliation

For nearly 31 years, Seoul's cathedral has held a weekly prayer service for peace between North and South Korea without missing a Tuesday. The 1,500th Mass celebrated this February shows how faith and persistence can sustain hope even when political progress stalls.

Google News - Reconciliation2 min read
South Korea Marks 31 Years of Weekly Prayer for Peace
Global NewsFeb 13

South Korea Marks 31 Years of Weekly Prayer for Peace

For nearly 31 years, Catholics in Seoul have gathered every Tuesday night to pray for reconciliation with North Korea. The 1500th Mass brought together 400 people who continue believing peace is possible.

Google News - Reconciliation3 min read
BTS Returns: Netflix Streams Seoul Concert to 190 Countries
Global NewsFeb 3

BTS Returns: Netflix Streams Seoul Concert to 190 Countries

After four years apart, global K-pop sensation BTS is reuniting for a massive comeback concert that Netflix will stream live to 190 countries on March 21. The septet will release their new album ARIRANG and perform a free concert in Seoul, marking one of the largest live K-pop events in history.

France 24 English2 min read
AI Redesigns 3,395 "Impossible" Materials Into Reality
InnovationFeb 2

AI Redesigns 3,395 "Impossible" Materials Into Reality

Scientists at Seoul National University created an AI that transforms materials once deemed too difficult to make into versions labs can actually synthesize. The breakthrough could unlock thousands of discarded discoveries for batteries, semiconductors, and more.

Phys.org3 min read
South Korea Welcomes 250,000 Chinese Tourists This Lunar New Year
Global NewsJan 27

South Korea Welcomes 250,000 Chinese Tourists This Lunar New Year

South Korea is about to become the top destination for Chinese travelers this Lunar New Year, welcoming up to 250,000 visitors during the nine-day holiday. The shift comes as Seoul makes travel easier with relaxed visa policies for Chinese tour groups.

Japan Times2 min read