Seoul launches £250m initiative to prevent lonely deaths

... Over the next five years, the city will invest ₩451.3 bn won (£250.2m) to ensure none of its residents – both Koreans and foreign nationals living in Seoul – feel alone, according to The Korea Herald. The initiative will hinge around the “Smart 24 Platform”, which will include both online and offline ways so all residents can seek help and counselling. READ FULL REPORT from The Independent