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Seoul Global Student Center supports growing number of int'l students in Sinchon

Sinchon in western Seoul is one of the city’s most vibrant university neighborhoods, and as the number of international students grows, it's also an ideal location to open a support center serving them.

2026.4.27

A sheep is seen at Yonsei University’s Sinchon campus in Seodaemun District, western Seoul, on April 2. [KWAK JOO-YOUNG]

Yonsei Ewe? Sheep become unlikely celebrities on campuses, streets of Seoul.

In recent weeks, sheep strolling through the city have become an unlikely sensation. They are brought in from a sheep ranch in Gangwon, run by Byun Woo-seon, who has been bringing five sheep on regular outings into the city since early this year.

2026.4.4

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Stores in Sinchon are left unoccupied on March 25, with for-lease signs on windows. [LEE TAE-HEE]

Once a trendy student spot, sagging Sinchon is set to get a much-needed face-lift

Sinchon is not the vibrant student neighborhood it once was and the Seodaemun District Office hopes to change that by creating facilities for students and lifting regulations.

2024.3.26

The library at the Mangrove Sinchon [MGRV]

Co-living spaces become popular among foreigners looking for short-term rentals

Although short-term lessors tend to be avoided by landlords, co-living house operators and booking companies are exploring the niche market of foreigners looking for short-term stays.

2023.8.31

People line up outside Mifendang to order their food at the kiosk. [LEE JUNG-JOO]

[FOOD COURT] Find tasty food at affordable prices in western Seoul's Sinchon

Sinchon in western Seoul is one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in the capital city and a popular area for students to hang out. With all those students gathered in one place there is a definite need for a range of affordable, tasty restaurants.

2022.12.20

Samcheong-dong Street in central Seoul is a wonderful option for those interested in a more intimate view of the Korean art scene. [JOO DA-HAE]

Enjoy everything Seoul has to offer without breaking the bank

As a student, I find myself frequently worrying about living expenses. Living in Seoul made such a dent in my student budget that I began to think of ways to have fun without spending much.

2022.10.1

In a country that ranked 99th on this year's Global Gender Gap Index rankings released by the World Economic Forum, Ewha Womans University President Kim Eun-mee still sees much work to be done by women's universities. [PARK SANG-MOON]

[Meet the President] Ewha Womans University focuses on empowering each individual

It's the 21st century — why attend a women’s university? It all stems from the split second of hesitation many women experience every day, says the president of Ewha Womans University.

2022.9.18

A whale of a time

Passersby take photos of a media art piece showcased via a digital sign on an outer wall of the Hyundai U-Plex Department Store in Sinchon, western Seoul, on Wednesday morning.

2020.7.15

Three new coronavirus hot spots named

Seoul officials Thursday named Sinchon, Hongdae and Nagwon-dong as new Covid-19 hot spots, hinting at possible links to the Itaewon cluster.

2020.5.14