- Wolmi Park (20s), Incheon Grand Park (30s 40s),Ganghwa Maehwamareum Habitat (50s+) -- Incheon Grand Park cherry blossom festival (Apr. 6–7), Goryeosan Mountain azalea festival Jangbongdo cherry blossom festival (Apr. 6–14) -It is not easy to predict the peak bloom dates as each year goes by because of the earlier bloom period and the erratic temperature swings. Moreover, since it takes a week to go from blooming to full bloom, each city needs to make preparations ahead of schedule.In spring, when flowers bloom everywhere, finding the right spot in advance is crucial for a fun outing.Incheon boasts an array of cherry blossom spots tailored to diverse age groups.In fact, Wolmido Island (ranked 10th in the 20s and 18th in the 30s) and Incheon Grand Park (ranked 10th in the 30s and 20th in the 40s) were among the top 20 travel and leisure destinations by generation, according to Korea Tourism Data Lab's analysis using GPS data (Mar.–Apr. 2023).20s: Wolmi Park, Freedom Park, Subong ParkWolmi Park is a perfect destination for the 20s to enjoy a romantic flower picnic. Nestled against the serene backdrop of the sea, rivers, and lakes cherished by this age group, Wolmi Park also boasts proximity to a bustling theme park, catering perfectly to energetic travelers.Although it doesn't host any flower festival throughout the year, the enchanting nighttime illumination of its landscape adds a touch of romance to the atmosphere. The park's trails, observatory, traditional garden, and coast guard ship are lit up during the summer season (Mar.–Oct.), from sunset until 9 PM (10 PM at the observation deck), creating a magnificent scene.Wolmi Park stands out as the sole park in the Seoul metropolitan area where one can relish both mountainous terrain and coastal vistas simultaneously. It offers a unique setting to revel in the beauty of spring blooms like cherry blossoms, azaleas, mountain azaleas, and rhododendrons.For a blend of history and floral splendor, visitors can ex

Incheon Metropolitan City is recruiting a group to monitor its foreign language website services in order to provide more reliable and useful information to foreigners using the City's websites and services available in foreign languages. The City would like to ask all foreigners interested in Incheon City and its website to join the monitoring group. Recruitment information Applications: March 28 (Thu) ~ April 12 (Fri), 2024 Applications url : https://zrr.kr/deHV Eligibility: Foreign nationals residing either in Korea or abroad whose native language is the foreign language subject to recruitment. Available positions: 21 (7 for English, 7 for Japanese, 7 for Simplified Chinese) Description of activities Activity duration: April 18 (Thu) ~ May 24 (Fri), 2024 Activities: Monitor foreign language websites and services operated by Incheon Metropolitan City, and submit reports Inspect Incheon’s foreign language websites for erroneous content Provide feedback on how Incheon can improve its foreign language websites Inspect Incheon’s foreign language websites for malfunctions and errors Benefits and incentives: Amazon gift card Detailed criteria for benefits and incentives Detailed criteria for benefits and incentives Sort, No. of persons, Incentive type, Criteria Sort No. of persons Incentive type Criteria Outstanding Award 1 person Amazon gift card ($100) - Identify and provide a minimum of 5 errors and opinions - Provide the second-highest number of errors and recommendations - Provide an excellent idea Excellence Award Max. 20 persons Amazon gift card ($20) - Identify and provide a minimum of 5 errors and opinions Any proposals already implemented by the Incheon Metropolitan Government or general proposals are excluded from the performance. In addition, incentives can be changed depending on the number of participants Announcing of results: April 18 (Thu), 2024 (expect individual e-mail notifications) Alien residents in Korea will also be notified via MMS Inquirie

- Incheon plans promotions centered aroundcomedic content for viewers -In celebration of surpassing a population of 3 million, the Incheon Metropolitan Government announced a complete overhaul of the content. This update will affect its official YouTube channel (youtube.com/@icncityhall) and other social media channels. The changes will start this month.(Screenshot of Incheon's official YouTube channel) (Screenshot of Incheon's official YouTube channel)The city plans to promote content on its official YouTube channel that wittily produces various projects being undertaken by Incheon. The content creation will be primarily led by comedians Hyun Byung-soo and Yoon Hyeong-bin.The main content features the news introduction program "Jeonggak Login" hosted by impersonator comedian Yang Seung-won. He will introduce city news, which might otherwise seem dry, in an entertaining way. This will be achieved by mimicking famous actors such as Choi Min-sik, Song Kang-ho, Lee Geung-young, and Yoo Hai-jin.Furthermore, to enhance the accessibility of the YouTube channel on-site and citizen participation, plans such as "Incheon's Old Restaurants Tour" and "Street Talk: The Traveling Camera Experiment" are in place to make Incheon more familiar.In addition, Incheon is getting ready to upload a variety of videos, including Shorts created with the witty ideas of comedians and parodies of the popular drama "Reborn Rich" and "How About Defconn" from "Gag Concert" (KBS).A city official stated, "The fresh and fun ideas from the comedians will greatly benefit the promotion of city administration. This newly created content is aimed at attracting the Millennials and Gen Z, who may show less interest in city administration, so that we can communicate with them in a fun and free manner.”New content will be uploaded three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11 AM.Incheon Metropolitan City YouTube Channel QR Code

- Pregnant women who have resided in the area forat least 6 months will be subsidized with KRW 500,000 - - Eligible for those who gave birth in January this year - - Subsidy available for use as taxi fares, fuel costs, and more - Starting next April, the Incheon Metropolitan Government will commence the transportation subsidy project for pregnant women. The project is part of Incheon's birth policy, titled "100 Million Plus i Dream (100M+ i Dream)," aimed at providing mobility convenience for pregnant women, who are considered vulnerable in terms of transportation. Applications will be accepted starting Apr. 1. All those eligible will receive a transportation subsidy of KRW 500,000 per person in the form of a gift certificate (Incheon e-um). The eligibility applies to pregnant women who have resided in Incheon for at least six months as of the application date. This includes mothers who gave birth between January and March this year, as well as expectant mothers in April. Applications must be made by the applicants themselves. Starting in May, pregnant women who are more than 12 weeks and women within one month (30 days) after childbirth can apply at any time. Applications are accepted online via GOV.KR (Subsidy24) starting on the 1st of next month or by visiting their respective community service center. The transportation subsidy for pregnant women is intended for riding Incheon e-um taxis or for fuel expenses. The validity period for using the subsidy is one year from the date the points are granted. The subsidy automatically expires after this period. Shi Hyun-jeong, the director of the Gender Equality and Family Bureau, said, "This transportation subsidy for pregnant women marks the beginning of our commitment to seamlessly implementing Incheon's birth policy, '100M+ i Dream.'" Meanwhile, 100M+ i Dream is a policy that grants KRW 100 million to its residents until the Incheon-born-child turns 18 years old. This includes the existing subsidy project (KRW 72 mill

- Therme Group conducts site survey and preliminary inspectionsfollowing last month’s investment pledge -The senior leadership of Therme Group, a global wellbeing spa resort company that pledged investment during Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok’s European tour, visited Incheon and paid a return visit to the mayor.Mayor Yoo visited Therme Group, a global wellbeing spa resort company, while in Romania on a tour of Europe in February. While there, he observed the facilities and operations, and received a pledge of investment from Therme Group. The Therme Group CEO also visited Incheon to check the site of the project and meet with Mayor Yoo.Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok and Therme CEO Dr. Robert Hanea take a photo at the Incheon Free Economic Zone offices following discussions for cooperative measuresMayor Yoo Jeong-bok and Therme CEO Dr. Robert Hanea take a photo at the Incheon Free Economic Zone offices following discussions for cooperative measuresDiscussions with Therme GroupThe Therme senior leadership, including CEO Dr. Robert Hanea, Senior Vice President Stelian Iacob, VP for Energy and Engineering Viorel Beltechi, Global CEO Mariana Suciu, Lead Architect Luminata Tbirca, and chemical engineer Loana Stanescu, visited the site for on-site surveys and inspections, in addition to concluding the agreement and getting substantial project preparations underway.CEO Dr. Robert Hanea said, “I really like the space. Therme will build a landmark resort in this space that can represent Incheon and all of South Korea.”Therme Group Korea will complete site surveys and submit project plans by the second half of 2024, doing everything possible to conclude the lease agreement by June 2025.Mayor Yoo said, “I welcome the return visit by Therme Group and I want to express my gratitude for their quick visit following their submission of an investment pledge so that the project can commence. The city will do everything it can to provide administrative support.”Meanwhile, the partnership betwee

- Second meeting following February trip to Europe … Discussions to strengthenestablishment of wind power industry-- Leading the way to safe and clean energy production as well as attracting investment and creating jobs in the wind power industry-On Mar. 6, Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok met with Lars Aagaard, the Danish Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities, and Per Mejnert Kristensen, the Ørsted President of Asia Pacific, to discuss cooperation in the offshore wind power industry.This partnership comes following Mayor Yoo's trip to Copenhagen, Denmark last February, when the Incheon-Ørsted Offshore Wind Power Local Industry Development Cooperation MoU was concluded.Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok and Danish Minister of Climate, Energy and Utilities Lars Aagaard take a photo at the Federation ofKorean Industries in Yeouido, Seoul following discussions on cooperation for the offshore wind power industry on Mar. 6.This day, the mayor requested cooperation while in discussion with Minister Aagaard and President Kristensen for taking steps to transform Incheon into a leading area for offshore wind power. Incheon is set to construct an offshore wind farm to generate 6.2 GW of energy, according to the city's initiative toward carbon neutrality and local economic development by 2030. The government-led project is expected to cost a total of KRW 31 trillion in cooperation with private companies such as Ørsted.Discussions with the Danish Minister of Climate, Energy and Utilities(from left, Ørsted President of Asia Pacific Per Mejnert Kristensen, Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok, Danish Minister of Climate, Energy and Utilities Lars Aagaard, and Ambassador of Denmark to the Republic of Korea Svend OllingPer Mejnert Kristensen, Ørsted President of Asia Pacific during discussions on cooperationBoth sides established joint goals for the successful realization of the Incheon offshore wind power project and reaffirmed their efforts for the development of the industry for Ørsted’s coexistence

- OWI Partners will invest USD 5 billion, showing interest inland development projects, energy, and agriculture –Panepinto Global Partners will invest USD 1 billion inurban development projects within IFEZMayor Yoo Jeong-bok of Incheon Metropolitan City has received interest from global investment firms for large-scale investments.Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok receives an investment letter of intent from Rabelin Tchoumi, Chairman of OWI Partners, at the Pullman Hotel in Paris, France, on Feb. 26 (local time)Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok receives an investment letter of intent from Joseph Panepinto Jr., President of Panepinto Global Partners, at the Pullman Hotel in Paris, France, on Feb. 26 (local time)According to the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority on Feb. 27, the total investment intentions of these two investment firms amount to USD 6 billion.Mayor Yoo received investment letters of intent of USD 5 billion and USD 1 billion, respectively, from One World Impact (OWI) Partners based in the UK and Panepinto Global Partners, a real estate development company based in the US, during his visit to Paris, France on Feb. 26 (local time).Mayor Yoo first met with Rabelin Tchoumi, Chairman of OWI Partners, and received a letter of intent for a USD 5 billion investment in several fields, including large-scale land development projects, energy, and agriculture, within Incheon.Chairman Tchoumi leverages networks in Africa and the Middle East to engage in various asset management and commodity-related investments. The letter of intent was submitted in response to OWI Partners' inquiries about funding large-scale government-led projects in Incheon.Joseph Panepinto Jr., President of Panepinto Global Partners, also submitted an investment letter of intent to Mayor Yoo. Panepinto Global Partners expressed their intention to invest USD 1 billion in urban development projects within the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ), encouraging Incheon's active cooperation.Panepinto Global Partners, a real e

Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok visited Therme Romania and held an investment commitment ceremonySite survey and plan submission will be completed by theend of the year, under the Mayor's commitment toensuring project execution and successThe Therme Group confirmed its intention to invest in a global wellness spa resort planned for development in Songdo Golden Harbor.On Feb. 24 (local time), Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok of Incheon Metropolitan City visited the recently established Therme Resort in Romania to see the facilities and held a “Letter of Commitment Signing Ceremony” with the Therme Group.Photo taken on Feb. 24 (local time), when Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok received a letter of commitment from Chairman Robert Hanea during the “Letter of Commitment Signing Ceremony” held at the Therme Wellness Resort in Bucharest, RomaniaAt the event, Therme Group expressed its commitment to support Therme Group Korea in developing a world-class wellness resort, including a spa and water park, in Songdo Golden Harbor. They pledged to complete the site survey and submit a business plan by the end of this year with Therme's support at the global level. Therme Group showed its unwavering determination for the project by submitting an investment commitment letter, reassuring its plan to sign a land lease by Jun. 2025.Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok and Chairman Robert Hanea after receiving the letter of commitmentThe Therme Group currently operates a total of four wellness spas and resorts in Romania and Germany, through both direct ownership and operational partnerships. In particular, Therme Bucharest in Romania, which opened in 2016, has become Europe's largest wellness and relaxation spot, attracting 1.5 million visitors annually.The Therme Wellness Resort offers a nature-friendly leisure space with a domed indoor spa open 365 days a year, complemented by a botanical garden. The Therme Group's water purification, air purification, and ozone water treatment systems demonstrate the company's expertise in cut

Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok announced his vision for a global Korean culture town at a meeting with the Association of Korean Residents in Europe.City exploring an evolution from conventional real estate deals involving overseas Koreans... Also reviewing real estate development and healthcare REITsMayor promises, “A thorough review of proposed plans and to work on creating a living environment with tangible benefits for overseas Koreans”Incheon unveiled its blueprint for a new global Korean culture town.Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok, who is on an official trip to Europe, explained his vision for a new global Korean culture town at a meeting with the Association of Korean Residents in Europe held in Frankfurt, Germany, on February 24 (local time).Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok takes a commemorative photo after a meeting with Yoo Je-heon, President of the Association of Korean Residents in Europe, and other overseas Koreans at the “Global Korean Culture Town Meeting” in Frankfurt, Germany, on February 23 (local time).Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok meets with Yoo Je-hun, President of the Association of Korean Residents in Europe, and other overseas Koreans at the “Global Korean Culture Town Meeting” in Frankfurt, Germany, on February 23 (local time).Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok said, “We plan to select a place that’s owned by the City and our public corporations, which means they can be developed quicker than other sites. We’re looking for a competitive location that can help us attract foreign investment.” The Mayor continued, “Considering that most overseas Koreans skew to the older end of the age spectrum, medical services are important. The City will consider building a large general hospital near the global Korean culture town.”Currently, Incheon City is reviewing several candidate sites within the Incheon Free Economic Zone. Moreover, the Mayor explained that, like the Songdo American Town, the City will keep the direct investment approach with individual real est

- City agrees to improve local viability, build infrastructure, and grow the offshore wind power supply chain -- Ørsted is the world’s no. 1 offshore wind power company...In 2023, it secured the rights to Korea's largest power generation project -Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok has agreed to join forces with Ørsted, the world's no. 1 offshore wind power company, to expand its offshore wind power supply chain.Incheon says it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Incheon-Østed offshore wind power project with Ørsted A/S, a Danish state-owned corporation and worldwide leader in offshore wind power, in Copenhagen, Denmark, on February 22 (local time). The agreement is expected to help establish a robust foundation for the offshore wind power industry in the Incheon region going forward.Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok and Thomas Thune Andersen, Chair of the Board of Directors at Ørsted A/S, pose for a photo at the “Incheon-Østed Offshore Wind Power and Regional Industry Development Cooperation MOU Signing Ceremony” inside Ørsted’s headquarters (Copenhagen, Denmark) on February 22 (local time) Tour of Ørsted’s headquarters in Copenhagen, DenmarkLast November, Ørsted secured the rights to build a couple of offshore wind power plants (1.6GW capacity) off the coast of Incheon and the nearby Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). When complete, the project will become the largest single complex in Korea with a total of USD 6 billion (KRW 7.9872 trillion) in investments.The MOU was signed by Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok and Thomas Thune Andersen, Chair of the Board of Directors at Ørsted A/S. The signing ceremony was attended by Lars Aagaard, Danish Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities, and Svend Olling, the Danish Ambassador to Korea.Under this new agreement, Incheon will support Ørsted’s offshore wind power project and offer administrative assistance in terms of establishing necessary policies and building the right infrastructure for the wind power