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Dec. 26, 2024 - 10:32:01[Community Discovery] Yangcheon out to become Korea's top education, innovation hub
Yangcheon-gu, a densely populated residential area in southwestern Seoul, is home to Mok-dong, one of the city's largest hagwon districts. This area is known for its thriving private education industry, with many children aspiring to gain admission to prestigious colleges. According to district Mayor Lee Ki-jae, Yangcheon aims to expand its presence in the education sector by transforming into a comprehensive educational hub that caters to all learning needs, from toddlers to seniors. "
Sept. 3, 2024 - 14:27:31![[Community Discovery] Yangcheon out to become Korea's top education, innovation hub](https://stg-wimg.heraldcorp.com/content/default/2024/09/03/20240903050588_0.jpg?type=h&h=320)
[Community Discovery] Jung-gu showcases historic, cultural sites at nighttime festival
Festival to feature guided tours, performances and experiential programs to showcase Jung-gu’s historical and cultural heritage Jeong-dong Culture Night will take place near Deoksugung and Jeong-dong Street in Jung-gu, central Seoul, to show off its historic and cultural sites and host various cultural events from Friday to Saturday. This year marks the event’s ninth anniversary since the event was established in 2015 as South Korea’s first "cultural property festival," or a festival against the
May 24, 2024 - 12:17:45![[Community Discovery] Jung-gu showcases historic, cultural sites at nighttime festival](https://stg-wimg.heraldcorp.com/content/image/2024/05/23/20240523050470_0.jpg?type=h&h=320)
[Community Discovery] Eunpyeong-gu rebrands as nature-friendly, healthy district
Cypress forest trails, Buddhist temple offer unique urban escape, says district head Eunpyeong-gu in northwestern Seoul has rebranded itself as a nature-friendly district, as it looks to boost its image and foster a healthy, inclusive community. The district has seen a rise in the number of visits to its parks and green spaces by "those who wish to take a break from their busy city lives,” said Kim Me-kyung, head of the Eunpyeong District Office. Eunpyeong-gu is located near Bukhansan, a mountai
April 24, 2024 - 14:28:22![[Community Discovery] Eunpyeong-gu rebrands as nature-friendly, healthy district](https://stg-wimg.heraldcorp.com/content/image/2024/04/23/20240423050531_0.jpg?type=h&h=320)
[Community Discovery] Songpa-gu sets stage for cherry blossoms
At Seokchon Lake Park this week, district office holds performances, flea markets to celebrate spring As the season of cherry blossoms approaches in Seoul, the Songpa-gu district office is gearing up to host its annual cherry blossom festival at Seokchon Lake Park from Wednesday to Sunday. The park, which spans 2.6 kilometers, is filled with almost 1,100 cherry blossom trees. According to the district office of Songpa-gu, the lake has been around for 50 years, with cherry trees donated by Lotte
March 28, 2024 - 14:37:53![[Community Discovery] Songpa-gu sets stage for cherry blossoms](https://stg-wimg.heraldcorp.com/content/image/2024/03/27/20240327050564_0.jpg?type=h&h=320)
