Former chairman of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), Lee Jun-seok, left the party and pledged to create his own party, Wednesday, saying he will create an “agora” of responsible politicians instead of a “colosseum” where politicians wield swords against others.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government’s recent decision to cut spending by discontinuing public services and support centers for women, people with disabilities and a low-income group is sparking criticism that it runs counter to the policy direction of embracing social minorities.
Baeksa Village is a mountainside shantytown in Junggye-dong, located in northeastern Seoul s Nowon District. It is situated quite literally in the northeastern corner of the district, in the northeastern corner of Seoul, on the slope of Mount Buram, which separates Seoul from Gyeonggi Province to the east.
As fall approaches, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Wednesday, announced a lineup of festivals and events to be held in 11 parks throughout Seoul from Friday to Nov. 25. These events are designed to provide people with opportunities to embrace the season and enjoy various activities.
Education and law enforcement authorities are moving fast to develop countermeasures to cope with drug-related crimes targeting students. This follows a recent incident involving a ring of four individuals who allegedly distributed beverages laced with drugs to random high school students in Seoul.