- Business Roundtable highlights strategies to expand global investment and build partnerships -Incheon Metropolitan City announced that it co-hosted the 2026 Incheon Business Roundtable with the Korea Foreign Company Association (FORCA) at Inspire Resort in Yeongjongdo Island from Jul. 3–4, expanding its cooperation network with foreign-invested companies while promoting the city’s future industrial competitiveness and investment environment.Established in 1978, FORCA is a business support organization for foreign-invested companies in Korea,offering a wide range of services to its network of approximately 1,500 member companies. Following the signing of an MoU with FORCA last year, Incheon once again partnered with the association to organize this year’s event. The plan is to continue exchanges and collaboration with foreign-invested companies.During the investment briefing held on Jul. 3, Jeon Ji-sook, Director of the Incheon Investment Promotion Division, presented the city’s Gyeyang Techno Valley Investment Attraction Strategy. Meanwhile, Lee Hyuk from the Korea Automotive Technology Institute introduced Incheon’s future industry development policies and investment environment under the theme “AI Connected Cars in Incheon.”The event brought together more than 50 CEOs from foreign-invested companies, including FORCA Chairman Moon Go-young, who also serves as CEO of RWE Renewables in Korea, as well as executives from Siemens Korea and STATS ChipPAC Korea. Participants discussed ways to bolster Incheon’s competitiveness in future industries and expand global business cooperation.On Jul. 4, participants joined a site tour of the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority Promotion Center and Smart City Operations Center. The tour provided an opportunity to learn about the achievements and future vision of the Incheon Free Economic Zone. Attendees also witnessed the city’s integrated smart city management system firsthand, showcasing Incheon’s advanced

- 3.26 km two-lane road with pedestrian and bicycle access to open to traffic at 2 PM -The previously ferry-only islands of Sindo, Sido, and Modo will soon be connected to the mainland by road for the first time.The Incheon Construction Headquarters announced that the Yeongjong–Sindo Peace Road (Phase 1 of the West Sea Inter-Korean Peace Road) will officially open to traffic at 2 PM on Jul. 14.With the construction of the Yeongjong–Sindo Peace Road completed on Jun. 30, the city will proceed with the official opening following joint inspections conducted with relevant agencies.The new road extends 3.26 km with a roadway width of 13.5 m consisting of two lanes. Designed as a standard roadway with dedicated pedestrian and bicycle paths, it will accommodate passenger vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians, providing safe and convenient access for all users.To ensure safety on the bridge and accommodate local road conditions on Sindo Island, the speed limit on the bridge section will be set at 50 km/h. The road will be toll-free.The opening of the Sindo Pyeonghwadaegyo Bridge will free Sindo, Sido, and Modo residents from their long-standing dependence on ferries and allow them to travel to and from the mainland by road at any time of day. The project is expected to eliminate more than 50 years of transportation constraints for island residents and significantly improve local living conditions.The road also carries broader significance as the first step toward the planned West Sea Inter-Korean Peace Road, which is envisioned to extend through Ganghwado Island and eventually connect to Kaesong and Haeju in North Korea.Prior to the official opening, an opening ceremony will be held at 10 AM on Jul. 14 at the park near the Sindo approach in Ongjin-gun. The ceremony will be attended by the Mayor of Incheon, local members of the National Assembly, si/gun/gu council members, as well as residents of Ongjin-gun and Yeongjongdo Island who have long awaited the proj

- Environmental and renewable energy technologies to take center stage with expanded export consultations, procurement meetings, and industry conferences -Incheon Metropolitan City announced that GreenEnerTEC 2026, a specialized exhibition for the environmental and energy industries, will be held at Songdo Convensia from Aug. 5–7.Now in its fifth year, the event is hosted by Incheon Metropolitan City and jointly organized by the Incheon Tourism Organization, GMEG, the Incheon Regional SMEs and Startups Office, the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, the Environmental Corporation of Incheon, and Incheon National University. The exhibition will serve as a business-to-government-to-business (B2G2B) platform designed to boost collaboration among businesses, government agencies, and industry partners.The exhibition will showcase a wide range of technologies and products spanning key sectors of the environmental and energy industries, including clean and renewable energy, energy infrastructure, sustainable plastics, carbon neutrality, and climate technology. The event is expected to provide a comprehensive look at the industry’s current state while highlighting future trends, allowing participants to explore the latest technological innovations and developments shaping the sector.This year’s exhibition will feature 130 domestic and international companies occupying a total of 250 exhibition booths, where participants will showcase their technological capabilities and business solutions across various industries. A variety of business matching programs will also be held during the exhibition, including export consultation meetings with overseas buyers and procurement consultations with public institutions and major corporations. These programs are expected to provide participating companies with valuable opportunities to expand into new markets and establish business partnerships.The event will also feature a series of academic programs, including the GreenEnerT

- Export vouchers, expanded export insurance and guarantee support, as well as buyer consultation meetings to help businesses maintain overseas markets -Incheon Metropolitan City announced that it would provide a total of KRW 525 million in support to help local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) minimize the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and secure stable access to overseas markets.The support package consists of three initiatives designed to assist affected companies: export vouchers; expanded export insurance and guarantee premium assistance; and export consultation meetings with invited overseas buyers.Incheon Technopark will administer the export voucher program and will provide a total of KRW 400 million, with up to KRW 10 million available per affected company. The initiative is intended to give companies the freedom to choose the support they need most, including assistance with logistics costs—the area of highest impact—overseas certification, participation in international trade exhibitions, and other export-related services. Applications for the export voucher program were announced on the BizOK website (bizok.incheon.go.kr) on Jun. 29 and will be accepted beginning Jul. 6.The expanded export insurance and guarantee premium support program will be administered through the Incheon Branch of the Korea Trade Insurance Corporation. Companies affected by the Middle East conflict will receive priority consideration, with up to KRW 2 million per company and a total budget of KRW 50 million allocated to strengthen exporters’ risk management and financial security.On Sep. 2, Incheon will host an export consultation meeting with invited overseas buyers in cooperation with the Incheon Office of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency. With KRW 75 million in budget, the event is expected to bring together 50 local companies, including used-vehicle exporters and automotive parts manufacturers. Companies wishing to participate may

- To be held at Songdo Convensia in March 2027, drawing 1,500 participants from 187 member countries -Incheon Metropolitan City and the Incheon Tourism Organization (ITO) announced that the 2027 World Customs Organization (WCO) Technology Conference Exhibition has been locked in to take place at Songdo Convensia from March 9–11, 2027. Hosted by the WCO and organized by the Korea Customs Service, this prestigious event represents a major milestone for the region.The conference is a large-scale international gathering that will bring together roughly 1,500 delegates, including customs authorities representing the WCO’s 187 member states, officials from international organizations, global enterprise leaders, and industry experts. The primary agenda will center on the digital transformation of customs administration and the latest breakthroughs in trade-related technology trends. The gathering is widely anticipated to stimulate the local economy and substantially sharpen the competitive edge of Incheon’s MICE industry.Incheon was officially ratified as the definitive host venue during the WCO Council Sessions held in Brussels, Belgium, from June 25–27.To anchor this successful bid, the city government and ITO combined forces with the Korea Customs Service and the Korea Tourism Organization. When the WCO evaluation team conducted a site inspection in Korea this past April, local organizers aggressively demonstrated the city’s international convention capabilities by showcasing top-notch infrastructure, including Songdo Convensia and the premium integrated resorts on Yeongjong-do Island.In particular, Incheon effectively demonstrated its unique appeal by presenting curated content that bridged its historical identity as Korea’s original port-opening city with modern tourism assets associated with the Incheon Open Port Area. Ultimately, the city secured stellar evaluations across the board for its premium convention infrastructure, seamless global accessibility

- Incorporating the new “2 gun, 9 gu” administrative layout and National Basic District updates launching on July 1 -Incheon Metropolitan City announced that it will provide an updated “2026 New Address Information Map” starting July 1, reflecting structural changes in local governance driven by the Incheon-style administrative restructuring.The newly released map has been designed to provide a comprehensive view of Incheon’s address system at a glance, incorporating the adjusted boundaries of the revised “2 gun, 9 gu” administrative framework launching on July 1, alongside updated National Basic District configurations and the latest developments in ongoing urban renewal projects.In particular, the map integrates detailed guidance from the National Basic District to help residents accurately and safely identify specific locations. To maximize practical utility for leisure and tourism, it also clearly highlights prominent recreational routes, including the Ganghwa Nadeul-gil—one of Incheon’s signature premium healing trails—and the Yeongjong 300-ri Bicycle Trail, an iconic route tailored for cycling tourists.The updated map will be made available as JPG files and other digital formats. To accommodate digitally vulnerable demographics, including older adults, the city will separately produce and distribute 2,000 physical, foldable paper maps. To enhance citizen convenience, these printed maps will feature QR codes, enabling users to easily download the digital version straight to their mobile devices.Beginning July 1, the digital maps will be open for viewing and downloads through “Incheon iMap” (imap.incheon.go.kr), the city’s official map portal. Meanwhile, paper maps will be distributed free of charge at the civil service offices of the region’s 11 gun and gu governments, as well as at seven tourist information centers located throughout the city.Seo Jeong-ha, Head of the Land Information Division of Incheon, stated, “We focused prima

- Incheon Support Center for Foreign Workers and Incheon Nonhyeon Police Station collaborate to deliver targeted traffic safety education -Incheon Metropolitan City announced that it will operate a “Driver’s License Preparation Program for Foreign Workers” through the Incheon Support Center for Foreign Workers (ICFF), in close cooperation with the Incheon Nonhyeon Police Station. The initiative is designed to enhance traffic safety awareness among foreign workers and support their secure integration into local communities.As the population of foreign workers residing in Korea continues to grow, a lack of familiarity with the domestic road traffic environment and local traffic regulations has increasingly exposed some individuals to heightened risks of traffic accidents. Furthermore, a significant number of foreign workers face substantial hurdles when preparing for the written driver’s license examination due to language barriers and a lack of accessible information regarding the licensing system.To address these distinct challenges, ICFF launched this program to proactively prevent traffic accidents through foundational safety education, while also facilitating the stable settlement of foreign workers in the community by offering structured preparatory courses for the written driver’s license examination.The program consists of two sessions held at the ICFF auditorium. The first session, held on June 14, was attended by 116 workers from Myanmar. The second session, scheduled for June 28, will be offered to workers from the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia.Conducted in direct collaboration with the Traffic Division of the Incheon Nonhyeon Police Station, the curriculum centers on core topics featured in the written driver’s license examination, including fundamental road traffic laws, essential safety guidelines, traffic signals, and road signs. Participants will also receive comprehensive guidance on official examination procedures and prepa

- Jemulpo-gu and Seohae-gu to retain existing codes; Yeongjong-gu and Geomdan-gu assigned new postal designations effective July 1 -Incheon Metropolitan City has finalized all structural and technical preparations to reorganize its National Basic District system, fully aligning it with the city’s historic administrative restructuring set to take effect on July 1.National Basic Districts serve as the foundational geographic building blocks under the national road-name address system, dividing territory into units smaller than eup, myeon, and dong. These standardized districts form the structural basis for various legally mandated public zones, most notably dictating the five-digit postal codes utilized across Korea since August 1, 2015.To guarantee a seamless administrative transition, Incheon prepared a coordination plan in February of last year by meticulously collaborating with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, local district offices, and the Korea Local Information Research Development Institute.Following extensive consultations with Korea Post and major private logistics enterprises in March of this year, the city submitted its final blueprint to the central government. The completed reorganization plan was officially confirmed and ratified by the Ministry on June 12.To eliminate potential public confusion after the boundary shift, Incheon decided to retain existing National Basic District numbers for Jemulpo-gu and Seohae-gu, while assigning new numbers (postal codes) to Yeongjong-gu and Geomdan-gu.For details on the adjusted National Basic Districts, simply go to business.juso.go.kr. The website offers downloadable datasets that map the exact parameters before and after the reorganization, allowing anyone to compare and verify the altered postal codes.Furthermore, Incheon is proactively syncing this updated dataset with critical public and private safety nets. This ensures that post offices managing mail and freight, fire departments handling emergenc

- Significantly improved user experience with enhanced response speed, visualized travel itineraries, and expanded multilingual support -On June 22, Incheon Metropolitan City announced the official launch of its generative AI-powered “AI Travel Assistant (Easykku)” service, integrated directly into the city’s flagship smart tourism application, IncheonEasy.To deliver a highly optimized user experience, the city overhauled key functionalities of the service by incorporating 970 inputs collected during its pilot operation, which began on January 29.Enhancements were made to response speed, map visualization, and multilingual support.By blending Incheon’s extensive localized tourism database with Google Gemini’s advanced natural language processing, the AI Travel Assistant goes beyond standard keyword queries. It accurately deciphers a user’s underlying intent and context.For instance, when asked open-ended questions like “What festivals are happening in Incheon this month?” “Where should I go on a rainy day?” or “Recommend me weekend spots to visit with children,” the system automatically evaluates the user’s real-time location, local weather, and time of day. The app then synthesizes this data into a tailored itinerary—complete with integrated details on regional stamp tours, discount coupons, nearby parking options, and community events to drastically reduce vacation-planning time.Currently, the IncheonEasy app stands as Korea’s largest smart tourism platform, establishing itself as a must-have platform for traveling and cultural experiences in Incheon, with 336,000 cumulative downloads and 126,000 registered users. Moving forward, the city intends to deepen its data analytics capabilities to offer even more granular, personalized cultural experiences.In particular, Incheon is also preparing to introduce a specialized “AI Travel Assistant for Tourism Accessibility.” Powered by a specialized, barrier-free database covering approximat

- Commentary services now available at Cheongnahaneuldaegyo Bridge, joining Songdo History and Culture Park and Incheon Customs History Park -Incheon Metropolitan City announced plans to expand its cultural tourism interpretation service and strengthen customized guided programs to provide visitors with more vivid and in-depth travel experiences.Cultural tourism commentators offer professional interpretation of local history, culture, and tourism resources. In Incheon’s urban area, the service is currently available at major attractions, such as the Open Port Area and the Wolmi Sea Train.Songdo History and Culture Park and Incheon Customs History Park have been offering commentaries since April. Visitors can reserve tours at their preferred times through the Incheon Cultural Tourism Commentator website. In particular, Songdo History and Culture Park also offers regularly scheduled guided tours that do not require reservations.Beginning in June this year, visitors can also enjoy cultural tourism commentary services at Cheongnahaneuldaegyo Bridge, home to THE SKY 184, the world’s tallest sea bridge observatory recognized by Guinness World Records.At Cheongnahaneuldaegyo Bridge, guided tours focus on the promotion center, exhibition hall, ocean observatory, and waterfront spaces. Visitors can learn about the bridge’s construction process, structural features, and the surrounding scenery, including Yeongjong Island and the West Sea, for a unique and enriching tourism experience.Kim Young-shin, Director of the Foreign Affairs Bureau of Incheon Metropolitan City, stated, “Cultural tourism commentary is an important service that enhances visitor satisfaction while effectively conveying the value of local tourism resources. We will continue to develop differentiated content and expand customized commentary programs that allow visitors to fully experience the unique charm of Incheon in response to evolving tourism demand.”The service is available free of charge thr