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📰Press & announcements

Recent posts and announcements from the city government and affiliated institutions, translated to English.

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30 Apr 2026

Seoul Welcome Week 2026 to Bring Joy for Tourists from the Airport to the Center of the City

Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG)

From May 1 to May 8, Seoul Welcome Week 2026 will host events for foreign tourists and visitors at popular tourism places, including Myeongdong and Yeouido.

29 Apr 2026

Seoul Welcome Week 2026 to Bring Joy for Tourists from the Airport to the Center of the City

Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG)

From May 1 to May 8, Seoul Welcome Week 2026 will host events for foreign tourists and visitors at popular tourism places, including Myeongdong and Yeouido.

29 Apr 2026

Monthly Content Awards Event (April)

Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG)

Awards event for the best content creators.

29 Apr 2026

[AI Animation Ep. 22] Seoul Gallery

Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG)

Hechi explores the public space within City Hall, the Souel Gallery.

29 Apr 2026

Chang-dong to Become a Year-Round Global K-pop Hub, Revitalizing Northern Seoul’s Economy and Enhancing Residents’ Quality of Life

Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG)

The 'K-Enter Town, Chang-dong' project will be centered on the 28,000-seat Seoul Arena, opening in the first half of next year.

29 Apr 2026

It’s Time for Family Picnics by Hangang River! Seoul Presents Hangang Festival and More This May

Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG)

The spring edition of the Hangang Festival runs from May 2 to May 10, with an original play based on a traditional nursery rhyme.

28 Apr 2026

Top & Excellent Participants of the SMG Global Monitoring Group for 2026 (1st Announcement)

Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG)

Thank you for your 1st monitoring and report submission for the SMG global monitoring group for 2026.

28 Apr 2026

Tulips After Cherry Blossoms—A Stroll Through Blossoms from Jungnangcheon Stream to Seoul Forest!

Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG)

The garden is now filled with tulips, azaleas, and other vivid blooms.

27 Apr 2026

Seoul City Hall Transforms into a Hechi Theme Park, Launching a 5-Day Festival for Children’s Day

Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG)

The family-friendly urban festival 'A Dreamlike Children’s Day with Hechi' will be held from May 1 to May 5.

27 Apr 2026

Seoul Unveils Its Largest, Longest International Garden Show Spanning Seoul Forest to Seongsu-dong

Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG)

The 2026 Seoul International Garden Show will run for 180 days starting May 1 at Seoul Forest.

24 Apr 2026

Seoul to Invest KRW 60 Billion in Vision 2030 Fund in First Half of 2026, Strengthening Focus on Physical AI and Entertainment Technology

Seoul City Hall

The Vision 2030 Fund will invest KRW 935 billion across four sectors including physical AI.

24 Apr 2026

This Spring, Head to the Hangang River: Seoul Spring Festival

Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG)

The festival runs from May 2 to May 10 and offers special memories at the Hangang River.

23 Apr 2026

2026 Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival Kicks Off April 26 with a Refreshing Morning Stroll

Seoul City Hall

The festival will run every Sunday for eight weeks starting April 26 and feature themed programs, live performances, and movie screenings.

22 Apr 2026

'7979 Seoul Running Crew' Kicks Off on April 16, Promoting Runtiquette Culture

Seoul City Hall

Weekly running sessions will be held every Thursday from 7 PM to 9 PM through October with coaching and safety measures.

22 Apr 2026

[AI Animation EP. 21] Seoul Mind Convenience Store, Where Loneliness Fades

Seoul City Hall

The video features the 'Seoul Mind Convenience Store' where Melony finds comfort and new connections.

21 Apr 2026

Monthly Content Awards Event Winners (March)

Seoul City Hall

The winners of the monthly content awards event in March are announced.

21 Apr 2026

Seoul to Expand Early-Morning Autonomous Bus Service as A148 Route Launches April 16

Seoul City Hall

The new route A148 will be added to the early-morning autonomous bus service starting April 16.

21 Apr 2026

Seoul’s ‘Early-Morning Autonomous Bus’ Surpasses 30,000 Passengers, Adds New Route A148 Starting April 16

Seoul City Hall

The new route A148 will be added to the early-morning autonomous bus service starting April 16.

21 Apr 2026

2026 Seoul Outdoor Library Kicks Off on April 23 to Promote Reading Across the City and the World

Seoul City Hall

The library will open at Gwanghwamun, Cheonggyecheon Stream, and Seoul Plaza with expanded outreach content for foreign visitors.

20 Apr 2026

Seoul Introduces Healthier ‘Seoul Bread’ Lineup with Less Sugar and No Butter

Seoul City Hall

Two new bread products, red bean bread with 36% less sugar and whole wheat bread without sugar or butter, are launched.