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Seongdong-gu Holds 'Neighborhood Cleanup' Ahead of Chuseok for a Clean Holiday
Seongdong-gu in Seoul said on the 10th that it had carried out a resident-participation 'Chuseok neighborhood cleanup' across the district.

Seongdong-gu Joins National Assembly Legislative Fair, Proposes Laws to Prevent Gentrification and Ensure Housing Safety
Seongdong-gu took part in the first Daehanminguk Ibbeop Bakramhoe held at the National Assembly on September 23-24 and presented legislative ideas.

Seongdong-gu Opens Songjeong-dong's First Public Sports Facility, 'Songjeong-dong Uridongne Jageun Cheyukgwan'
Seongdong-gu in Seoul officially opened and began operating the Songjeong-dong Uridongne Jageun Cheyukgwan, the first public sports facility in Songjeong-dong, on the 1st.

Seongdong-gu Holds 12th Hanmaeum Festival at Disability Welfare Center… Gathering Ahead of Chuseok
Seongdong-gu, Seoul, said on the 10th that it held the 12th Hanmaeum Festival with Local Residents on September 30, ahead of Chuseok.

Seongdong-gu Wins Employment Award for 11th Consecutive Year… Two Awards: Disclosure and Excellent Project
Seongdong-gu won two awards, the Grand Prize for Disclosure and the Excellence Prize for Excellent Projects, at the 2025 National Local Government Employment Awards hosted by the Ministry of Employment and Labor.

Rules for city guesthouses for foreign tourists eased… Even old houses can now be registered as lodging businesses
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has eased the rules for foreign tourist city guesthouse businesses so that old houses that received a 'no problem' rating in a safety inspection can also be registered.

Dongducheon Maim Volunteer Association Shares Warmth for Chuseok
The Dongducheon Maim Volunteer Association delivered homemade holiday food to 25 low-income households in Sangpae-dong to mark Chuseok.

The Most Common Yet Most Overlooked Cancer: Everything About Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in South Korea, and in 2021 the number of new patients exceeded 30,000 for the first time.

ADALL x Jangsa Doctor Launch Special Partnership Event for Food Businesses
Promotional printing company ADALL and sales and commercial district analysis app Jangsa Doctor are holding a partnership event for self-employed business owners.
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[100 Years Ago Today] October 10, 1925 - Forbidden City,
On October 10, 1925, the Forbidden City in Beijing opened to the public for the first time under the name "Gugung Bangmulwon."
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[WIA Languages Day 15/221] Innu-aimun - Northern Song Echoes Like a Tornado
The WIA language project, on Day 15 of its 221-day series, introduces Innu-aimun, an indigenous language of northern Canada, and promotes its digital preservation.
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History Lives - Gojoseon Edition: Episode 11: Masters of Intermediary Trade - The Economic Strategy of Wiman Joseon
This historical feature reports that Wiman Joseon monopolised intermediary trade in the 2nd century BC, amassing great wealth, but that the monopoly led to a clash with Emperor Wu of Han.

Jungnang-gu clothing and sewing firms aim for global markets with Fashion World Tokyo participation
Jungnang-gu said it supported eight local clothing and sewing companies to take part in the Fashion World Tokyo 2025 (Autumn) exhibition in Tokyo, Japan.

"I quit, but I can still get unemployment benefits?"… Voluntary resignees can also receive them, but is it true?
Unemployment benefits are in principle intended for those who left involuntarily, but voluntary resignees with a valid reason may exceptionally also receive them.

Jungnang-gu and Korea Land & Housing Corporation Sign Agreement on Housing Development Projects
On October 1, Jungnang-gu signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the LH Seoul Regional Headquarters to cooperate on housing development projects.

20th Changsinje Carries Tradition Forward with Suyecheon and Dongnak
The 20th Changsinje will be held daily from October 17 to 19, 2025, at 5 p.m., hosted by Crown Haitai.

Play Matroshka Captivates Audiences at Daehak-ro with Hilarious Comedy
The comedy play 'Matroshka' is being performed at Studio Blue in Daehak-ro until November 2.

Jungnang-gu Holds Photo and Essay Contest on Adopting Abandoned Animals
Jungnang-gu is holding a photo and essay contest on adopting abandoned animals through October 15.

Mangubon-dong Mowa-Town Management Plan Passes Joint Review
Jungnang-gu announced on the 9th that the draft management plan for Mowa-Town in the area of 354-2 Mangubon-dong passed the small-scale housing redevelopment joint review subcommittee on September 22.

Jungnang-gu successfully hosts ‘Gyeomjae Hansin-gil Da Gachi Noljang’
Jungnang-gu announced that on September 27 it held the ‘Gyeomjae Hansin-gil Da Gachi Noljang’ festival at the Gyeomjae Hansin-gil alley shopping district and Hansin Park.
