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Seoul Metropolitan Council Rental Deposit Protection Amendment to Alter Tenant Costs in 25 Districts

The amendment changes deposit return timelines and caps for 1.8 million rental households across Seoul starting in the fourth quarter.

By Seoul Policy Desk · July 9, 2026 · 2 min read

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Seoul Revises Transit Subsidies for 25 Districts Starting August

Seoul households earning under 3 million won monthly will see altered monthly transit card reimbursements from August, with calculations now tied to local district budgets rather than national averages used elsewhere.

By Seoul Policy Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read

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Seoul Metropolitan Council Approves 45 Billion Won Bike Sharing Expansion, Directing New Stations to Nowon-gu and Dobong-gu

The July 7 vote adds 420 docking stations in northern districts while southern areas such as Gangnam-gu receive none under the current allocation.

By Seoul Policy Desk · July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

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Seoul Candidates Must Detail Community Services Impact Across 25 Districts

Residents across districts including Jongno-gu and Dobong-gu will review candidate filings detailing effects on welfare centers, youth programs and elderly support before the October local elections.

By Seoul Policy Desk · July 8, 2026 · 1 min read

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