- Foreign residents in IFEZ, including the Songdo Foreign Advisory Board (FAB), voice support for hosting APEC in Incheon- Rich in global human resources, 15 international organizations such as GCF, over 4,000 international students at IGC- Incheon is a prepared city with ample MICE facilities including international airport, Inspire Resort, Songdo Convensia, Kyungwonjae AmbassadorGlobal citizens in Incheon Free Economic Zone(IFEZ) have rallied behind supporting the bid to host the 2025 APEC Summit in Incheon.Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority(Director Yoon Won-seok) announced that all procedures for selecting the city to host the 2025 APEC summit have been finalized, with an announcement expected later this month. They highlighted ongoing declarations of support from foreign residents living in Incheon Free Economic Zone.Soleiman Dias, President of the Songdo Foreign Advisory Board (FAB), a prominent foreign community in Songdo International City, along with Vice President James Park, raised their voices in unison on the 13th, stating, “We wholeheartedly support Incheon's bid for hosting APEC.”They have also mobilized robust support through activities such as promoting the 2025 APEC Incheon bid via the Songdo Community, a Facebook group with over 6,800 members.President Dias emphasized, "From the perspective of foreigners who have lived in Incheon for over 10 years, it is clear that Incheon is the optimal choice for hosting the APEC summit. I want to highlight not only the infrastructure, security, and diplomatic importance but also the city's representation of South Korea's economic and cultural strengths.Vice President James Park, Director of External Relations at the University of Utah and Vice President of FAB, stated, "Given that the APEC summit gathers over 20,000 people, including heads of state, ministers, and the media from 21 Asia-Pacific countries, it is crucial to overcome language barriers. IFEZ boasts rich global human resources with 15 internat

- Incheon Metropolitan City, Korean Air, and Panepinto have signed an MOU in New Jersey, USA -- They will collaborate to attract aviation anchor companies and develop housing and cultural facilities for aviation workers -A cultural facility within an aviation complex featuring foreign-invested developers and aviation anchor companies is set to be constructed in Incheon's Yeongjong Sky City.The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority revealed that Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok, who is currently on a business trip to the United States, inked a memorandum of understanding with Panepinto and Korean Air on May 29 (local time) in Jersey City, New Jersey to establish this aviation complex cultural facility.Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok poses for a commemorative photo following the signing of an agreement at the "Yeongjong Aviation Complex Cultural Facility Investment Business Agreement Ceremony" in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA on May 29 (local time).Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok engages in discussions with attendees at the "Yeongjong Aviation Complex Cultural Facility Investment Business Agreement Ceremony" held in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA on May 29 (local time).The signing ceremony was graced by the presence of Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok, Chairman Joseph Panepinto Jr. of Panepinto Global Partners, officials from Korean Air, and the CEO of DP International who collectively signed the memorandum of understanding.With the MOU, the parties committed to attracting aviation anchor companies, constructing an aviation business hub, and establishing residential and cultural amenities for associated workers. Panepinto, which is serving as a foreign-invested developer, pledged active collaboration in the development of an international aviation hub city. Incheon Metropolitan City commits to providing comprehensive support for foreign-invested companies including administrative assistance for licensing procedures.As a renowned real estate development firm acclaimed for its successful revitalizat

- Introduced the future development strategy of Incheon as an international city and proposed economic and cultural exchanges -- Dedicated an Incheon monument at the Korean War Memorial Park in Jersey City -Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok, who is currently visiting the United States, has initiated efforts to expand exchanges in various fields with the state of New Jersey.Incheon Metropolitan City announced that Mayor Yoo met with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on May 29 (local time) to discuss exchange and cooperation between the two cities.Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok, along with Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, Panepinto Properties Chairman Joseph A. Panepinto Sr., and others held an unveiling ceremony for the dedication of the Incheon Monument at the Korean War Memorial Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA."New Jersey is the economic center of the United States and a symbol of diversity and inclusion, much like Incheon. Let's take this opportunity to implement various exchange and friendship programs and develop practical projects that will benefit both cities,” said Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok.Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok meets with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy at the Jersey City Summit in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA on May 29 (local time)."I would like to thank and welcome Mayor Yoo to the State of New Jersey. We look forward to continuing our engagement with Incheon to help grow the economies of both cities," Governor Phil Murphy responded.Earlier in the day, Mayor Yoo attended the dedication of the Incheon Monument at the Korean War Memorial Park in Jersey City. The ceremony was also attended by Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and Panepinto Properties Chairman Joseph A. Panepinto Sr.  Originally initiated in 2002 by the Hudson County Korean War Veterans Association to honor the 126 men who died in the Korean War, the memorial faced delays due to funding issues. It was finally completed in 2015 after raising $500,000 in donations.Measuring 1.8 meters high, 1.2 meters wide,

- Scheduled visits to Monaco and the US starting May 24, for six nights and eight days -- Activities to host Formula 1 (F1) and attract investment from global corporations -Incheon Metropolitan City Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok declared his policy of putting Incheon in the “Global Top 10” and is carrying out operations to expedite Incheon’s sales.Incheon Metropolitan City announced that Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok will be on an overseas trip to Monaco and the United States (New York, New Jersey) from May 24 to May 31 to initiate activities to host Formula 1 (F1) and discuss investments with global corporations. The trip will last six nights and eight days.Yoo Jeong-bok, Mayor of Incheon, is explaining investment attraction plans at the “Global Top 10 City Incheon” investment briefing held on May 7 at the INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Jung-gu.First, Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok will meet F1 officials in Monaco on May 25 and develop future plans and procedures for hosting F1 in Incheon based on the city’s design for its urban circuit.Later, he will visit New York to meet the founder of Highline Park to exchange thoughts on urban regeneration and devise policies that can apply to the Incheon Urban Regeneration Project, including the Jemulpo Renaissance, which was Mayor Yoo’s first pledge during the 8th Local Election campaign.He will also announce his plan to build a Korean trade complex for overseas Koreans. Furthermore, he will be greeted by global corporations and high-ranking officials from the New Jersey Economic Development Administration to address investment cooperation measures.Incheon’s international exchange network will also be reinforced.Mayor Yoo will meet the Governor of New Jersey to discuss ways to empower exchanges and amicable collaborations between the two cities and host the ceremony of dedicating the Incheon Memorial Monument at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, located in Jersey City, to commemorate the noble sacrifice of soldiers who fought in the Korea

- Pan-citizen promotion council recites“Proposal of National Memorial Day Designation” -- Decision made to hold various commemoration events during the Commemoration Week for the 74th Anniversary ofIncheon Landing Operation in September -The local community of Incheon has initiated a movement to propose the designation of Sep. 15, Incheon Landing Day, as a national memorial day.Yoo Jeong-bok, Mayor of Incheon, is giving his welcome speech at the “74th Incheon Landing Operation Commemoration Ceremony’s Pan-Citizen Promoting Council Progress Briefing,” held on May 20 at the City Hall’s auditorium.Incheon Metropolitan City stated that the members of the Pan-citizen Promotion Council delivered their “Proposal of National Memorial Day Designation” to Yoo Jeong-bok, Mayor of Incheon and the joint representative of the Pan-Citizen Promotion Council, and its other members at the progress briefing of the commemoration ceremony for the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation, held on May 20 at the City Hall’s auditorium. The city government plans to distribute the proposal to its relevant departments.The members said, “The spirit of freedom and peace that soldiers from the Korean military and joint UN forces protected with their lives and blood has become a legacy unto itself for Korean citizens, allowing the country to stand tall as a pillar that upholds world peace.” They added, “Incheon Landing Operation was the drastic turning point of protecting liberty and peace for humanity and the first step that enabled the victory of the righteous side to be written in history.” They went on, saying, “The designation of Incheon Landing Operation D-day will be an opportunity to commemorate the day of protecting freedom and peace, looking back at how the Korean military fought alongside the joint UN forces.”Later, the briefing continued with a performance report on the commemoration ceremony for the 73rd anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operat

- Mayor Yoo Jeong Bok meets with heads of overseas Korean organizations, introducing Incheon's overseas Korean policies and building networks -- Consensus on Incheon as the ideal location for the 2025 APEC Summit -On May 17th, Mayor Yoo Jeong Bok hosted a networking event with heads of overseas Korean organizations, introducing Incheon's policies for overseas Koreans and building global networks.Mayor Yoo Jeong Bok takes a commemorative photo during the networking event with overseas Korean organizations on May 17th.Mayor Yoo Jeong Bok gives a speech at the networking event with overseas Korean organizations on May 17th.Around 30 representatives from various organizations attended the event, including the World Federation of Overseas Korean Traders Associations, the World Korean Business Association, the World Federation of Korean Associations, and the Association of Koryo Saram.The meeting focused on promoting Incheon's bid to host the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. They also discussed Incheon's policies for overseas Koreans under the theme "Building a Global Korean Network for Incheon's Leap Forward as a 10 Million Population City."Key topics included:• Progress of Incheon's policies for overseas Koreans since the establishment of the Overseas Koreans Agency.• Plans for the Incheon Overseas Korean Support and Cooperation Committee.• Operation of the Incheon Overseas Koreans Advisory Committee.• Projects aimed at fostering the identity of the next generation of overseas Koreans and building networks.After the meeting, Mayor Yoo and representatives from overseas Korean organizations joined the opening ceremony of the 12th Diaspora Film Festival. The event took place at the outdoor plaza of the Incheon Culture and Arts Center.The city expects this event to lay the foundation for improved communication and cooperation between Incheon and overseas Koreans. Moreover, representatives from overseas Korean organizations agreed that Incheon is

- 17th World Day for Cultural Diversitycelebrated at Incheon Aetle Plaza-- Incheon declared A Happy City Built by Citizens and Foreigners Together… Leading the way in cultural diversity and inclusivity-Incheon celebrated World Day for Cultural Diversity with a ceremony to declare Incheon a Foreign-Friendly City.Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong Bok experiences a cultural booth at the World Day for Cultural Diversity celebration on the 19th.The 17th World Day for Cultural Diversity celebration and the declaration of Incheon as a Foreign-Friendly City)On May 19th, Incheon City celebrated the 17th World Day for Cultural Diversity at Incheon Aetle Plaza in front of City Hall, declaring its commitment to building an inclusive city that respects cultural diversity under the banner 'Foreign-Friendly City Incheon.'Around 1,000 people attended the event, including foreign residents from various groups like the Incheon Vietnamese Association, the Chinese Education Association in Korea, the Koryo Saram Moms Group, the Myanmar Community, the Association of Koryo Saram, those of locals as well.In April, the city established the "1st Basic Plan for Creating a Foreign-Friendly City Incheon (2024-2028)" to create a happy city Incheon that residents and foreigners build together. The plan focuses on four core values: settlement support, communication and harmony, respect for human rights, and policy participation.The celebration featured various activities, including contributor commendations, a scholarship award ceremony, and Global Children's Choir performances. The choir included children from multicultural families, foreign residents, and native Korean children.The event also featured booths offering global games, traditional Central Asian food, and activities from various nations, such as Madagascar. A children's drawing competition was also held, with the submitted artworks to be reviewed by the Incheon Art Association. The best pieces will be awarded the Mayor's Prize in June.Mayor Y

- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced candidate cities on the 7th at the Second Meeting of the Host City Selection Committee -- Passed the written assessment of objective criteria and competencies, actively preparing for remaining assessment including on-site inspections -Incheon Metropolitan City announced on May 7th that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Host City Selection Committee selected Incheon as a candidate to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting 2025.Yoo Jeong-bok, Mayor of Incheon Metropolitan City, along with supporters of the Incheon United FC, performed a promotional event in hopes of Incheon hosting the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting 2025 at the Incheon Football Stadium on May 11, 2024.Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok performed a promotional event in hopes of Incheon hosting the 2025 APEC ALEM at the 35th Hwadojin Festival held at North Square of the Dongincheon Station in Dong-gu on May 10, 2024.Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok performed a promotional event for Incheon to host the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting 2025 with participants at the 2023 4th Incheon Resident’s Autonomous Unity Rally held at the Namdong Gymnasium on June 16, 2023.Last March, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs formed the Host City Selection Committee to embark on the process of selecting a host city for the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting week in November 2025. On the afternoon of the 7th, the Second Meeting of the Host City Selection Committee was held where Incheon, Jeju, and Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do were selected as candidate cities and resolved the plans for on-site inspections of these three cities.Incheon successfully passed the written assessment of four assessment criteria and 18 assessment indicators that objectively assess the competencies required to host international conferences. As a candidate city, Incheon will participate in the selection assessment schedule including the on-site inspections and presentation of hosting plans.Incheon has secured

- Presented global corporate attraction strategies for Songdo, Cheongna, and Ganghwa centered on Yeongjong -- Rapid investment attraction through investment attraction agreement with 12 companies and institutions -Incheon has embarked on a full-scale investment attraction targeting global companies to elevate its status as one of the world’s top 10 cities.Mayor of Incheon Metropolitan City Yoo Jeong-bok explained the investment attraction at the “Global Top 10 City Incheon Investment Briefing”, held at the Inspire Entertainment Resort in Jung-gu on the 7th.Mayor of Incheon Metropolitan City Yoo Jeong-bok took a commemorative photograph with representatives from institutions and companies after concluding investment attraction agreements at the “Global Top 10 City Incheon Investment Briefing”, held at the Inspire Entertainment Resort in Jung-gu on the 7th.On May 7th, the Mayor of Incheon Metropolitan City Yoo Jeong-bok held the “Global Top 10 City Incheon Investment Attraction Briefing” at the Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort. The mayor declared the expansion of the New Hong Kong City project to develop Incheon into one of the “Global Top 10 Cities.”The briefing was attended by over 250 attendants including representatives and relevant stakeholders from around 80 domestic and international companies, such as the Philippines’ LCS Group, Lotte Biologics, Korea Zinc, GM Korea, and Daejoo Heavy Industry.Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok introduced the successes of Incheon businesses at the beginning of the “Global Top 10 City Incheon Investment Attraction (Strategies)” presentation and concluded investment attraction agreements with 12 companies and institutions.“Global Top 10 City Incheon” maintains the goal of the “New Hong Kong City Project”, a core pledge of the 8th administration, but expands the scope beyond companies departing Hong Kong to include domestic and international companies.The project involves attracting global companies to Songdo,

- 33 Groups Revealed, including Jack White, Turnstile, Jannabi,Girl in Red, Ride, Se So Neon, and Silica GelOn May 3, Incheon City revealed the initial lineup for the 2024 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival.Incheon City has unveiled the initial lineup for the Pentaport Festival, featuring a total of 33 groups. The festival is scheduled to take place at Songdo Moonlight Festival Park in Yeonsu-gu from Aug. 2–4 (Fri.–Sun.).The headliners for the event include the 12-time Grammy Award-winning legendary guitarist Jack White, and Turnstile, a band renowned for opening up new prospects in hardcore punk music, and two other groups.In Korea, groups such as Jannabi, Se So Neon, and Silica Gel have joined the list. Moreover, the 2024 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival will present performances by musicians such as Goonamguayeoridingstella, Glen Check, Lee Seung-yoon, Touched, Wave to Earth, and Kardi, to heat up the stage.Celebrating its 19th anniversary, the Incheon Pentaport has solidified its position as one of Korea’s premier rock festivals, being designated as the ‘2024-2025 Cultural Tourism Festival.’Early-bird tickets, released on May 2, have already sold out, but further reservations can still be made through Interpark Tickets (https://tickets.interpark.com/). Tickets are priced at KRW 240,000, but KB cardholders can enjoy an additional 5% discount (KRW 180,000).Kim Chung-jin, the Head of the Culture, Sports, and Tourism Bureau, emphasized, “We have put a significant effort into curating the lineup for the Incheon Pentaport Music Festival to elevate it into a global music extravaganza.” He added, “In addition to the stellar music performances, we’re also enhancing the cool zones and bolstering safety measures with more personnel, aiming for a secure and enjoyable experience for all attendees. We are dedicated to meticulous event planning, and we are looking forward to welcoming a large audience this year.”Meanwhile, for detailed information, visitors can