The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday it will launch an English version of its air quality notification service via SMS for foreigners to better provide them with real-time information on air pollution amid worsening fine dust levels.
The platform, available at the English-language website of Seoul city (http://english.seoul.go.kr), is set to operate starting Tuesday, the city government said in a release.
On the right side of the front page, there is a banner that reads, "Air Quality Information SMS Notification Service."
When the user clicks on the banner, the site leads to a sign-up page for the notification service that requires the submission of a couple of simple personal details, such as a mobile phone number. The service is free of charge.