By Kang Shin-who
Staff Reporter

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has introduced an English-language Web site for foreigners to book sporting and other facilities operated by the city government. A reservation system in English is available at english.seoul.go.kr or global.seoul.go.kr.

Through the booking system, foreigners can reserve 249 facilities such as soccer or baseball fields or courts for tennis, volleyball or basketball at city parks. Auditoriums, lecture rooms, fitness centers and other places can also be rented.

With no log-in process required, one can make reservations simply by inputting a name and alien registration number. Paying for the rental, however, is only possible by credit cards issued by foreign companies.

Some 250 people have visited the Web site daily since its launch in 2005, city official Shon Jeong-soo said. adding, ``We have about 20 to 30 inquiries a day from foreign nationals for facility reservation and the English Web site will help them easily use the facilities.’’

The site’s English-language section will be expanded for those who want to register education and exercise programs by the city government. For more information, call the Seoul Global Center at (02) 1688-0120.

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