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The Republic of Korea’s capital city faced and resolved a series of obstacles to constructing a modern public building on a historic site.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
The government implemented a communication plan, expanded bike roads, and improved user convenience to increase bicycle usage as a public transport alternative.
Public spaces help revitalize a city’s environment, culture, tourism, and economy.
Seoul’s innovative solution in blending modernization with cultural preservation successfully transformed the Bukchon hanok area.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government provides market analysis, such as consumption patterns and purchasing power, to help small entrepreneurs succeed.
The program tackles housing instability among young people by offering affordable public rental units and financial support, enhancing their economic independence.
Seoul’s Transport Operation and Information Service (TOPIS) is an integrated data hub for smart city management.
In Seoul, commuters use a smart card to pay for travel on any mode of public transport.
Urban planners in Seoul shifted from paper-based processes to a computerized system to improve information sharing and decision-making.