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From Tanzania to Laos, cities struggling with aging pipes and unreliable drinking water are turning to Seoul for answers. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said it had launched an 11-day training program for 15 water officials from 10 cities across eight countries, sharing the technology and operational expertise behind Arisu, the capital’s tap water system, as part of a broader push to expand international cooperation on water infrastructure. Participants from countries including East Timor, Laos and Mozambique will take part in the program through Wednesday, visiting major facilities such as the Arisu Field Education Center, the Gangbuk Arisu Water Treatment Center and the Guui Arisu Water Treatment Center. City officials said the training focuses on water treatment processes, water quality management, leakage reduction and broader policy planning tied to Seoul’s municipal water system. The program also includes discussions on water-related challenges facing participating cities, with attendees expected to develop and present city-specific action plans based on the training. Seoul s