The poster for the 2025 Global Newsletter Content Creator Application / Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government

The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Friday that it will begin publishing web-based magazines and newsletters for foreign residents starting next month.

The web magazine, available in e-book format, will be released once a month, while the newsletter will be sent out twice a month. Both will be published in Korean and English and made available on the Seoul Global Center website.

Ahead of the launch, the city government is recruiting a content creation team composed of foreign residents who live, study or work in Seoul, aiming for the content to directly reflect their perspectives.

Participants are expected to share personal experiences on topics such as settling in Seoul, children's education, self-development and visa status changes.

Recruitment began on Wednesday and runs through April 3. Selected participants will contribute to the web magazine and newsletters from April to November.

This project stands out from previous initiatives aimed at foreign residents by giving them the opportunity to take the lead in creating content. Beyond newsletters, Seoul also plans to broaden its reach by producing video content for international audiences on its YouTube channel.

"The city aims to effectively spread content to foreign students, corporate expatriates and job seekers in their 20s to 40s, who are key targets for the city's efforts to attract global talent," said Lee Hae-sun, director-general of the Global City Policy Bureau at the city government. "We will also continue to develop accessible content for those considering immigrating to Seoul."