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Seoul to mark Hangeul Day centennial at Gwanghwamun Square

Seoul will turn Gwanghwamun Square into a celebration of Korea’s written language Friday, marking 100 years since Hangeul Day was established with exhibitions, hands-on activities and performances. The Seoul Metropolitan Government will host Seoul Buzzes With Hangeul from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the square’s Nori Madang, beside the statue of King Sejong. The event marks the centennial of Hangeul Day and 580 years since the publication of "Hunminjeongeum," while revisiting the square’s long association with King Sejong and Hangeul. The statue was unveiled on Oct. 9, 2009, and Seoul opened Sejong Story, an exhibition space beneath it detailing King Sejong’s life and the creation of Hangul. The exhibition hall was later expanded to include Admiral Yi Sun-sin and is now operated as Sejong and Chungmugong Story. Following Gwanghwamun Square’s reopening in 2022, Seoul added Hangeul Fountain, which uses water streams to depict consonants and vowels based on Hangeul’s “cheonjiin” principle. Friday’s program will include displays on commonly misunderstood Korean expressions

Oct 7, 2026
Busan enlists foreign residents to welcome global travelers at its busiest transit hub

In the busy concourses of Busan Station, navigating transport routes and foreign signage can feel overwhelming for international travelers arriving in Korea’s premier coastal destination. To bridge that linguistic and cultural divide, local authorities are turning to an underutilized local asset: the city’s vibrant community of international students and foreign residents. Busan is placing these residents on the front line of its hospitality efforts, recruiting 14 volunteers from 10 countries to serve as mobile tourism guides inside the station. The city formally kicked off the initiative Tuesday with a launch ceremony at the Busan Global City Foundation for Visit Busan Mate, a pilot program aimed at making navigating local attractions, transit and amenities far more seamless for incoming tourists. The city can draw on a rapidly expanding demographic: while Busan’s total population has gradually declined over the past decade, its registered foreign residents have nearly doubled to exceed 80,000, driven by a surge in international students — now over 24,000 strong — and foreign

Oct 7, 2026
Korea launches inaugural 'Korean Food Day' with 3-day festival in Seoul

Korean food will take center stage at National Museum of Korea later this month as Korea marks its first legally designated Korean Food Day with a three-day festival featuring chefs, food creators and industry experts. HANSIK FESTA will run Oct. 23-25 at the museum’s auditorium and Mirror Pond area, with events organized by Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Friday’s program will include the first Korean Food Day ceremony and a conference examining how Korean cuisine can evolve as both a cultural asset and global industry. Speakers will include chef Ok Dong-sik, chef Son Jong-won of Eatanic Garden, producer Lee Wook-jung, Park Hyun-young of Life Trend Observation Center and Kim Sook-jin of CJ CheilJedang. The conference will explore Korean food’s place in global dining, its emergence as a brand and how food, culture and media have helped carry Korean cuisine beyond Korea. Visitors can watch cooking demonstrations featuring master chef Lee Ha-yeon, chef Han Shin-hee, monk Woo Kwan, chef Park Joo-eun and food creators including Magic Boy K

Oct 7, 2026
Seoul Design Award 2026 grand prize winner to be revealed live Oct. 14

The winners of the Seoul Design Award 2026 will be revealed live on Oct. 14 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in central Seoul, event organizers said Wednesday. The award, launched in 2019, recognizes design projects that address social problems in sustainable ways. This year, it drew 1,204 entries from 91 countries, bringing the cumulative number of participating countries to 119. Designers of the 10 finalist projects will present their work on stage, and the grand prize winner will be decided by combining scores from a nine-member jury and a public vote. Judges include Samsung Electronics Chief Design Officer Mauro Porcini and Andrea Cancellato, director of the ADI Design Museum in Italy. The finalists include the Otter Newborn Warmer from U.S. nonprofit Design that Matters, a portable device that keeps infants warm where electricity and medical resources are scarce. Denmark's ReefCircular makes 3D-printed clay artificial reefs that divers can install without heavy equipment. Japan's WheeLog! lets wheelchair users record and share accessible routes and facilities, while Indonesia's Kampung Mr

Oct 7, 2026
Seoul taps foreign honorary citizens as tech ambassadors

Major cities have long handed key-to-the-city honors to foreign dignitaries and prominent expats, often viewing the gesture as little more than a ceremonial nod to civic goodwill. But in Seoul, city officials are increasingly eager to turn these international residents into an active network of brand ambassadors and policy advisors. The Seoul Metropolitan Government hosted its third Honorary Citizen Networking Day of the year at Coex in southern Seoul, Tuesday. The event brought together 20 foreign honorary citizens and local officials, aligning their gathering with Smart Life Week 2026, the city’s flagship technology summit focused on artificial intelligence and urban innovation. Against the backdrop of interactive exhibits showcasing cutting-edge artificial intelligence and civic tech, participants attended the summit’s opening ceremony, joined a roundtable discussion with city leaders, and toured the exhibition floor. The goal was twofold: give long-time foreign residents a firsthand look at Seoul's digital vision while gathering their insights to refine municipal policies. "Netw

Oct 7, 2026
GMA Kapuso Foundation brings free newborn screening services to Rizal, Laguna

As the country observes National Newborn Screening Week, the GMA Kapuso Foundation and the Department of Health (DOH) CALABARZON are working to raise awareness about the importance of newborn screening and make the service more accessible to families.

Oct 7, 2026
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