SEOUL, South Korea — Hundreds of people were rescued or evacuated after a fire broke out at a large commercial building in the South Korean city of Seongnam on Friday, fire officials said.

KCNA The development, described by the Korean Central News Agency as a “beautiful and modern urban quarter” heralding “a new era of prosperity,” includes educational and commercial ...

Government Initiatives: The South Korean government has implemented policies promoting sustainability and smart city development. Regulations mandating energy efficiency and safety standards have ...