Incheon Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Chan-dae) and the Incheon Tourism Organization announced that they will hold the Traditional Market Mobile Stamp Tour in two rounds from August 15 to November 15 as part of the “Traditional Market Revitalization Project,” aimed at promoting the appeal of traditional markets and revitalizing the local economy.The event will run in two rounds—the first from August 15 to September 30 and the second from October 1 to November 15—with 17 traditional markets across seven districts and counties participating: Ganghwa-gun, Jemulpo-gu, Michuhol-gu, Yeonsu-gu, Namdong-gu, Bupyeong-gu, and Gyeyang-gu.The first tour will cover Sinheung Market, Sinpo International Market, Seokbawi Market, Singi Market, Yonghyeon Market, Yeorumul Traditional Market, Ilsin Market, Guwol Market, and Incheon Moraenae Market.The second tour will cover Soraepogu Traditional Fish Market, Jangseungbaegi Traditional Market, Songdo Station Market, Yeonsu Okryeon Market, Ganghwa Pungmul Market, Gyesan Market, Gyeyangsan Traditional Market, and Jakjeon Market.The Traditional Market Mobile Stamp Tour allows participants to select a preferred course on the IncheonEasy app and visit designated locations at traditional markets and nearby tourist attractions. Stamps are automatically issued through GPS upon arrival.The tour features 16 themed courses that link traditional markets to nearby historical and cultural attractions and representative local tourist destinations. One course, for example, takes visitors to Dapdong Cathedral or Gindam Corner House (the former market official residence in Sinheung-dong) after visiting Sinheung Market.Participants can freely choose courses based on their interests and schedules, with each course designed to naturally connect traditional market visits with Incheon’s history, culture, and tourism.Upon completing each tour course, participants will immediately receive a KRW 5,000 discount coupon through the IncheonEasy app. Those

Incheon Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Chan-dae) announced that participating companies in the “I-Startup Unicorn Dream” program, which is being implemented in cooperation with global big tech companies, are achieving a series of results in expanding into overseas markets.The “I-Startup Unicorn Dream” program connects Incheon startups with the technological and business expertise of five global big tech companies—Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), IBM, Siemens, and Ansys. The program provides step-by-step support for global commercialization through customized technical support and expert consulting for each company. Recently, several participating Incheon startups have achieved tangible commercialization results, including strengthened technological competitiveness, overseas expansion, and business contracts.Sheco, a marine pollution response robot company, has completed deliveries and reached agreements in three countries, including Taiwan, through collaboration with Siemens. The company is also preparing demonstrations for more than 10,000 facilities in the United States and has established a follow-up business pipeline following its registration as a vendor with Saudi Aramco. By leveraging a Siemens-based artificial intelligence (AI) design system, Sheco has improved its ability to meet requirements across different countries. At the same time, digital twin-based virtual verification has helped reduce the risks and costs associated with overseas demonstrations.Greener Lab, a smart farming and tree management company, has upgraded its operational infrastructure for overseas expansion using Amazon Web Services technology. The company uses AWS-based technology to operate equipment at overseas sites without personnel stationed locally. It has also established a continuous learning system using SageMaker and entered the Coffee Belt market, expanding the number of farms targeted for its business in Kenya from one to three. Greener Lab has also conducted pr

Incheon Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Chan-dae) announced that the Wolmi Park Management Office has planted sunflowers throughout the traditional garden area of Wolmi Park to provide citizens with a relaxing retreat in the heart of the city during the hot summer months.The newly created sunflower garden forms a unique landscape where the tranquil traditional Korean-style buildings of the garden blend with the vibrant energy of summer, offering visitors a chance to experience both traditional Korean beauty and the liveliness of the season.The sunflower trail, covered in brilliant yellow blooms, is expected to bring renewed energy to visitors and become a popular photo spot where families and friends can create lasting memories together.Meanwhile, Wolmi Park’s traditional garden recreates traditional Korean landscaping and architecture and is a popular destination that attracts visitors year-round with seasonal wildflowers and traditional gardens.In particular, the walking trails around the traditional garden are well maintained, making them ideal for a stroll while enjoying the sunflowers. Visitors can also make the most of their time at the park by combining their visit with the park’s forest interpretation and traditional culture experience programs.The Director of the Wolmi Park Management Office stated, “The combination of the traditional garden’s elegant scenery and bright yellow sunflowers will offer citizens a unique source of enjoyment amid the summer heat,” adding, “We hope you will enjoy the refreshing summer scenery at Wolmi Park and spend some time relaxing.”

Incheon Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Chan-dae) announced that its “Digital Twin-Based Spatial Information Platform Development” project has been selected as an outstanding project under the 2025 National Spatial Information Implementation Performance Assessment.The assessment reviewed spatial information-related projects carried out by central government agencies and local governments nationwide in 2025, evaluating their implementation performance, use of spatial information, improvements in administrative efficiency, and other achievements to select the year’s outstanding projects.Incheon’s “Digital Twin-Based Spatial Information Platform Development” project integrated the latest digital twin technologies to create a highly precise urban spatial ecosystem and incorporated it into various municipal administrative functions, achieving notable results.In particular, the city received high marks for achieving both administrative innovation and budget savings rather than simply focusing on developing spatial information. Key achievements include the following: a future city policy decision-making support system was developed to address urban issues in older urban areas; legacy spatial information systems were transitioned to a domestically developed Geographic Information System (GIS) engine and cloud infrastructure; and “iMap” (www.imap.go.kr), a cutting-edge 3D spatial information portal featuring immersive, high-resolution spatial data, was developed.Incheon successfully replaced foreign-developed GIS software with a domestically developed engine, significantly reducing the platform’s annual maintenance costs from KRW 1.3 billion in 2025 to KRW 570 million in 2026—a savings of approximately KRW 730 million. With additional savings from reduced annual foreign software licensing fees, the city expects to save approximately KRW 5 billion over the next 10 years. The city plans to reinvest these savings in platform upgrades and the ongoing renewal of

- AI travel assistant and multilingual support recognized for technological innovation and inclusiveness -Incheon Metropolitan City announced that its smart tourism application, IncheonEasy, has won the Grand Prize in the Public/Medical Category at the ICT Award Korea 2026.Now in its 23rd year, ICT Award Korea is one of Korea’s leading information and communications technology awards*, recognizing outstanding digital innovation services and platforms.*Among 211 entries submitted by central government agencies, local governments, companies, and universities, 70 were selected based on evaluations of technical excellence, creativity, practicality, innovation, and public value.(Organizers: Korea Association for Information and Science Education (KISE), Sungkyunkwan University / Supporting Organizations: Ministry of Science and ICT, Gyeonggi-do, The Electronic Times)IncheonEasy received the Grand Prize in the Public/Medical Category in recognition of its AI-powered public service innovation and its inclusive digital tourism services designed to improve accessibility for both domestic and international visitors, including travelers with accessibility needs.Launched in June, the app’s AI travel assistant provides a one-stop travel service that enables users to search for tourist information, receive personalized itinerary recommendations, navigate with map-based directions, and access benefits such as discount coupons and stamp tours—all within a single application.The app also supports multiple languages, including English, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese, allowing international visitors to conveniently access travel information about Incheon without using separate translation applications. It has also been designed to be easily accessible for older adults and people with disabilities. In addition, the app has earned the Mobile Accessibility (MA) certification from the Korea Web Accessibility Evaluation Center for three consecutive years, further demonstrating its

- Public-private partnership provides cooling supplies and nutritious meals to 5,848 vulnerable seniors -Incheon Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Chan-dae) announced that, in response to ongoing heat wave warnings, it has strengthened its social safety net for vulnerable seniors and is taking proactive measures, including providing cooling supplies and expanding safety checks.Since June, the city has actively mobilized public-private support resources to help prevent heat-related illnesses among seniors vulnerable to extreme heat and support their healthy summer.To date, 5,848 vulnerable seniors have received cooling supplies—including electric fans, cooling mats, cooling neck wraps, and cooling blankets—as well as special meal packages featuring items such as samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), helping them stay safe and healthy through the hot weather.The city has also identified 2,837 seniors at high risk from extreme heat, including those with mobility difficulties, chronic illnesses, or poor housing conditions, and is providing intensive monitoring through senior care support workers.In particular, safety checks, which are normally conducted two to three times a week, have been increased to once daily whenever heat wave advisories or warnings are issued. The city conducts both phone calls and in-person visits and plans to continue closely monitoring the safety of vulnerable seniors.To help prevent health risks caused by extreme heat waves, the city is also encouraging vulnerable groups to make active use of safety accommodations and cooling shelters operated by local governments, including senior community centers, financial institutions, libraries, religious facilities, and convenience stores.

- The “2026 Next Generation Global Startup Trade School” homeland visit program brings together 94 participants from 24 countries for six days beginning August 3 -Incheon Metropolitan City announced that the 24th Next Generation Global Startup Trade School homeland visit program for overseas Koreans 2026 will be held at the Songdo Campus of Incheon National University from August 3 to 8.The program invites next-generation overseas Koreans—ranging from 1.5 to 4th generations—from around the world to Korea to cultivate future global business leaders while strengthening their Korean identity. The program has been organized annually since 2003 by the World Federation of Overseas Korean Traders Associations (World-OKTA). This year, Incheon is co-hosting the program with World-OKTA and Incheon National University to strengthen ties with next-generation overseas Koreans as a valuable global talent pool and further enhance Incheon’s standing as a global city.A total of 94 participants are taking part in this year’s program, including 73 young overseas Koreans from 24 countries and 21 undergraduate and graduate students from Korean universities. This year, Korean university students are also participating, providing opportunities to build global networks and strengthen the foundation for future cooperation through exchanges with next-generation overseas Korean business leaders from around the world.Participants will take part in a wide range of activities, including special lectures by invited speakers, team discussions and presentations, industrial site visits, lectures on successful startup case studies by Incheon entrepreneurs, and programs exploring the city’s history and culture.On the third day of the program, participants will visit the DHL Incheon Airport Gateway at the cargo terminal of Incheon International Airport and the Incheon Robot Tower in Cheongna International City. The visits will give participants firsthand experience of Incheon’s future i

- Recognized as an outstanding local government for the second consecutive year in the Ministry of the Interior and Safety’s comprehensive evaluation -Incheon Metropolitan City announced that it received the Prime Minister’s Commendation after being named an Outstanding Local Government in the Ministry of the Interior and Safety’s 2026 Comprehensive Evaluation of Proactive Administration for Local Governments at the 6th Proactive Administration Awards Ceremony held at the Government Complex Sejong on August 3.The evaluation comprehensively assessed 243 local governments nationwide on areas including the establishment of proactive administration systems, institutional operation, performance achievements, and the identification and dissemination of best practices. Incheon was recognized as an outstanding local government for the second consecutive year and achieved the first-place ranking among Korea’s metropolitan cities.The city has systematically implemented its proactive administration action plan based on the strong commitment of its leadership. In particular, it received high marks for its overall proactive administration efforts, including the operation of the Proactive Administration Committee, expanded use of advance consultations, selection and incentives for outstanding public officials, and the identification and dissemination of best practices.The city also earned positive evaluations for continuously expanding administrative services that citizens can directly experience through creative and proactive governance while consistently implementing a variety of policies to foster a culture of proactive administration throughout the public sector.Looking ahead, Incheon plans to continue identifying and expanding exemplary proactive administration cases, expand recognition and incentives for outstanding public officials, and continue operating systems that protect and support proactive administration, thereby promoting a more creative and proactive publ

- Initial application filed for a 680 MW project to maintain project continuity before wind resource measurement data expires -Incheon Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Chan-dae) announced that on July 30 it submitted an application to the Electricity Commission under the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment for a power generation business permit for the Incheon Public-Led Offshore Wind Cluster (IC1).The application was filed by the Incheon Housing City Development Corporation, the city’s dedicated energy agency, with an initial capacity of 680 MW. The city had originally planned to develop the entire 1,000 MW cluster designated as an offshore wind cluster by incorporating it into a designated power generation zone under applicable offshore wind regulations. However, because the government has yet to issue the official notice establishing the power generation zone designation framework, the city has first applied for a 680 MW project permit to ensure business continuity before the wind resource measurement data expires. The remaining portion of the project will be developed in phases once the power generation zone system and related criteria are finalized.The designation requirements for the offshore wind cluster, which form the basis of the permit application, are also being implemented without delay. These requirements include: resolving potential overlap with marine protected areas around uninhabited islands in the West Sea; completing military operational consultations with the Ministry of National Defense; and conducting consultations on grid connection.Among these, the issue concerning marine protected areas was resolved through a notification issued by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries on July 7. Following the Ministry of National Defense’s conditional approval in February, the city is currently pursuing administrative agreements with the relevant military units. These administrative agreements are intended as mutual agreements to faithfully impleme

- At border region peace and safety meeting, calls for government support, including designation of a Peace Economy Special Zone -The Incheon Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Chan-dae) announced that Mayor Park attended the Ministry of Unification’s Interagency Meeting on Peace and Safety in Border Areas at the Government Complex Seoul on July 27, where he called for greater central government support for maintaining peace in border regions, improving residents' living conditions, and revitalizing local economies.The meeting, chaired by Minister of Unification Chung Dong-young, brought together senior officials from central government agencies, including the Vice Minister of National Defense and the Head of the Disaster and Safety Management Headquarters at the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, as well as the heads of metropolitan governments in Incheon, Gyeonggi, and Gangwon Provinces and mayors and county governors from border regions. Participants discussed measures to maintain peace and revitalize the economies of border regions.Mayor Park stated, “As home to Ongjin-gun, located at the northwestern tip of the West Sea, and Ganghwa-gun at the mouth of the Hangang River, Incheon stands on the front line of national security and is where peace begins. For the government’s policy of peaceful coexistence to succeed, local governments closest to the communities must play an active role.”He added, “Through the Incheon Peace Initiative, we will create real peace that residents can experience in their everyday lives.”Incheon has recently taken steps to improve transportation and living conditions in border communities by opening the West Sea Inter-Korean Peace Road connecting Yeongjongdo Island and Sindo Island, while also easing regulations on nighttime fishing in the West Sea and nighttime ferry operations serving the northwestern islands.Mayor Park emphasized that border regions should no longer remain places defined by restrictions and sacrifice but inste