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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.
Seoul’s innovative solution in blending modernization with cultural preservation successfully transformed the Bukchon hanok area.
The government implemented a communication plan, expanded bike roads, and improved user convenience to increase bicycle usage as a public transport alternative.
The program tackles housing instability among young people by offering affordable public rental units and financial support, enhancing their economic independence.
Urban planners in Seoul shifted from paper-based processes to a computerized system to improve information sharing and decision-making.
The transformation of Seoul’s banjiha into multifunctional spaces offers innovative solutions for vulnerable communities worldwide.
In Seoul, commuters use a smart card to pay for travel on any mode of public transport.
A comprehensive data dashboard helps Seoul’s leaders make strategic and timely decisions.
In Seoul, 90% of landfill-bound wastes were instead used to produce energy enough to heat 518,000 households.