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Heavy snow and frosty weather this winter? No problem! Incheon has your back
Incheon prepares a comprehensive contingency plan against natural disasters in winter for better stability and safety in at-risk areas vulnerable to natural disasters Incheon now has a new “Comprehensive Winter Natural Disaster Contingency Plan” to ensure the safety of its citizens and minimize any inconveniences from heavy snowfall or cold waves this winter. Over the past decade, the average winter temperature in Incheon has dropped by -0.27 ℃ compared to the average temperature in past years (0.00 ℃ ),whereas average precipitation has increased by 14% from the past averages (62.8 ㎜ ) to 71.95 ㎜ . Moreover, although the average severity of snowfall has decreased, the city is seeing more snow days at 24.3 days compared to previous years (22.1 days). This winter, Incheon is anticipating severe temperature drops, but precipitation is expected to remain similar to normal years. Accordingly, the city administration has decided to keep a close eye on heavy snowfall and cold waves until March 15, 2023, and focus on minimizing any damage caused by natural disasters with preemptive response measures at the scene of heavy precipitation or cold waves and close collaboration with other relevant organizations. ▲ The city administration has decided to keep a close eye on heavy snowfall and cold waves until March15, 2023, and focus on minimizing any damage caused by natural disasters with preemptive response measures at the scene of heavy precipitation or cold wave sand close collaboration with other relevant organizations. Incheon plans to conduct thorough scientific analysis and manage situations preemptively with staff on standby 24 hours a day at the Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters. It will use closed circuit (CC) cameras and TVs across the city, and also establish a public-private-military-police cooperation system for swift responses in the field. This new system will help reinforce the safety management for at-risk areas/facilities or those v
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- 2022-12-10
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Incheon to install 773 public Wi-Fi modules in the old city center with poor telecommunication coverage
ID and password all set to“wifi” to promote usage The “2022 Wireless Internet Infrastructure Expansion Project” appears to be ready to start installing Wi-Fi modules to offer free internet access in public venues to locals. The city administration recently completed its inspection of potential sites that are expected to receive these new Wi-Fi modules. The project will focus on public institutions and facilities (government offices, cultural facilities, health and welfare facilities, etc.) in ten gun/gu districts across Incheon, including Ganghwa and Ongjin-gun. More specifically, it has selected 773 locations most frequently accessed by locals to maximize uptake. ▲ The “2022 Wireless Internet Infrastructure Expansion Project” appears to be ready to start installing Wi-Fi modules to offer free internet access in public venues to locals. The city administration recently completed its inspection of potential sites that are expected to receive these new Wi-Fi modules. Unlike in the past, this project also chose 40 locations based on the feedback city officials collected from locals to expand the coverage of its free Wi-Fi network to districts in the old city center with poor access to Wi-Fi and mobile network access in public venues. The City’s administration has long been trying to work with the central government to build the communication infrastructure locals need, and it has consulted expert groups to offer public Wi-Fi to coastal passenger vessels to Ongjin-gun and other locations with poor Wi-Fi coverage. Upon launching this new project, Incheon conducted on-site inspections of previously built facilities, and it said that it plans on making every effort to improve the satisfaction level of locals by providing better quality services, which includes replacing old and outdated Wi-Fi equipment. ▲ The goal of this Wi-Fi project is to install modules in a total of 773 locations with the highest user traffic to make sure the public Wi-Fi network is
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- 2022-11-22
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Incheon subway line no. 3 to become part of a new Special Free Zone… Grand transformation coming to Incheon’s northern districts
Incheon announces its Comprehensive Development Plan for Northern Incheon to help turn Incheon into a first-class city On November 10, Incheon Metropolitan City announced its “Comprehensive Development Plan for Northern Incheon,” which outlines the first steps toward transforming Incheon into a world-class city, at the Auditorium inside the Seo-gu Office. ▲ On November 10, Incheon Metropolitan City announced its “Comprehensive Development Plan for Northern Incheon,” which outlines the first steps toward transforming Incheon into a world-class city, at the Auditorium inside the Seo-gu Office. The City Administration appears to be focusing on “change and innovation” given the drastic changes in terms of policy direction and administrative systems brought on by the 8thdemocratically elected government of Incheon. The “Comprehensive Development Plan for Northern Incheon” reorganizes master plans for the Gyeyang-gu andSeo-gu districts in Incheon that lie north of Ara Canal (previously, the plan was titled the “Comprehensive Development Plan for the Northern Districts”). ▲ Provisions from the “Comprehensive Development Plan for the Northern Districts.” The “Comprehensive Development Plan for the Northern Districts” was planned by the 6th democratically elected administration of Inchon, and specific development plans were commissioned in April 2019, which was during the 7th democratically elected administration. However, the project was suspended this March with just 28 days remaining on its docket. Meanwhile, the new“Comprehensive Development Plan for Northern Incheon” focuses more on the spatial planning of northern Incheon, its SOC supply plans, future development of landfills, and on improving the transportation network to make the northern districts of Incheon a better place to live. The new plan also hopes to connect the northern districts, previously considered as being cut off due to the Ara Waterway, with significant waterfront
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- 2022-11-22
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Incheon looking to attract new Overseas Koreans Service office and build stronger ties with overseas Koreans
Delegation from Incheon traveling across four European countries, including France, until November 20to seek support from overseas Koreans in Europe The Mayor of Incheon and officials from Incheon are going on their second overseas business trip since taking office as the 8th democratically elected city administration in order to strengthen Incheon’s cooperation with overseas Koreans and also to encourage overseas Koreans to open their Overseas Koreans Service office in Incheon. ▲ On November 13 (local time), the Mayor of Incheon Metropolitan City took a tour around Caen’s City Hall led by Mayor Joel Bruneau in Normandy, France. Incheon Metropolitan City Mayor Yoo Jeongbok is on a 9-day trip to four European countries, including France, from November 12 to 20 with other officials from the City’s administration. Upon receiving an official invitation to the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) from the Association of Korean Residents in Europe, Incheon organized this trip to Europe in hopes to strengthen its cooperation with local institutions, attract investment, and share its plans to transform Incheon into a world-class international city. During his trip, Mayor Yoo Jeongbok also visited historical sites to pay homage to the historical significance of the Battle of Incheon. He first visited the Caen Memorial Museum after landing in Paris, France, and Omaha Beach, where the Allied Forces pitched its fiercest resistance against the Germans during World War II. The Mayor also visited the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Here, while commemorating the noble sacrifices made by countless soldiers in Incheon and Normandy, Mayor Yoo Jeongbok spent time reflecting on their resolve and dedication toward defending peace. In 2017, Incheon City and the French province of Normandy signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on friendship and cooperation to help preserve the cultural heritage of both regions and to protect the peace. Incheon, which is planning a major comme
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- 2022-11-22
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8th democratically elected metropolitan government to focus on growing Incheon’s economy to KRW 100 trillion
Metropolitan government unveils ten policies to help achieve its goal of becoming a “world-class city” where its people can always feel happy Celebrating his 100th day in office, Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok (8th democratically elected Mayor of Incheon) says his administration will focus on growing Incheon’s economy to KRW 100 trillion in GRDP and help the city take the leap as the 2nd most important city in Korea. On October 6, the Incheon Metropolitan Government hosted an event to declare the city’s vision and governance objectives after the first 100 days of the 8th democratically elected city government at the main conference room inside city hall. Mayor YooJeong-bok announced and explained the ten major policies related to the administration of the city (i.e. ① A balanced city where everyone can lead happy and prosperous lives; ② A global city where dreams come true; ③ A city of communication that treats its people with sincerity and care; and an ④ Innovative city that creates future values). The first governance policy -a balanced city where everyone can lead happy and prosperous lives - is designed to create better balance across the old city center and new innovative parts of the city, and to make sure all roads lead to Incheon with convenient transportation options. ▲ On October 6, the Incheon Metropolitan Government hosted an event to declare the city’s vision and governance objectives after the first 100 days of the 8th democratically elected city government at the main conference room inside city hall. The city says it will focus on growing Incheon’s economy to KRW 100 trillion in GRDP and take the leap as the 2nd most important city in Korea. To ensure a better balance in terms of the development of Incheon as a city, the metropolitan government will channel its strengths to kick start the “Jemulpo Renaissance” era at the Inner Port Free Economic Zone, and to promote development in the old city center. In regards to transportation, cor
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- 2022-11-01
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Shimmering Incheon, the “City of Brilliant Lights”
Incheon to build a “tourist belt” and designate hot spots to enjoy the city’s nightscape in Songdo, Wolmido, and the Open Port district Incheon has announced its plans to build a “tourist belt” with content specifically designed to take advantage of the nightscape around key tourist attractions in Songdo International City, Wolmido, and the Open Port district. The new tourist belt will feature ten destinations that are the perfect place to enjoy Incheon’s shimmering lights in the evening. The metropolitan city government will invest a total of KRW 5.6 billion in national and municipal funds to finish the nighttime tourist belt project by 2025. ▲ Map of Incheon’s nighttime tourist belt project In September, the city was selected as Korea's first “City of Light” at the inaugural “Nighttime Tourism Specialized City Contest” hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization this year. Inspired by its slogan, “All Nights Incheon,” the project will create a wide variety of content visitors can enjoy in the evening, and promote scenic spots across Incheon, which was the first port city in Korea to open its doors to foreigners in the 19th century. More than 100 years later, Incheon hopes to serve as a gateway into Korea in the post-COVID-19 era going forward. ▲ Slogan for Incheon’s nighttime tourist belt project The tourist belt project has a two-pronged approach. The first will feature Songdo International City (Art Center Incheon, G Tower, Tri Bowl, Central Park, Songdo Convensia, Triple Street), whereas the second will include the Wolmido and Open Port district(Wolmido, Incheon Inner Port/Sangsang Platform, Chinatown, Open Port, Freedom Park). Other hot spots during evening hours across the city, such as Subong Park and Sorae Port, will also serve as important parts of the tourist belt project. More specifically, the project will be divided into four categories: nighttime tourism content, nightscape
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- 2022-11-01
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Free legal counseling for alien residents of IFEZ
The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority has begun its free legal counseling service for alien residents living inside the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ). Starting on October 19, IFEZis now offering free legal counseling In the field of real estate leasing, labor relations, loans/debts, etc. via attorneys registered at the Incheon Bar Association specializing in legal counseling for foreigners in Korea. ▲ On October 19, the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority launched its free legal counseling service for alien residents living inside the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ). Alien residents either living or working in IFEZ in need of legal counseling can find more information about available counseling services at the IFEZ Global Center. Other inquiries and appointments can be made by phone (032-453-7356) or via e-mail(ifezglobal@gmail.com). In launching the new legal counseling service, IFEZ Authority Commissioner Kim Jin-yong appointed MoonSeul-gi (attorney at law) as the “Legal Counsel for Alien Residents at IFEZ” at G Tower in Songdo International City.
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- 2022-11-01
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Designing the ‘Jemulpo Renaissance’ in Sidney, Australia
Mayor Yoo visited the sites of ‘Urban/Port Regeneration’ project sites Mayor Yoo of Incheon arrived at his second destination, Sidney, Australia, as he continued his trip. ▲ Mayor Yoo Jeongbok arrived in Sidney, Australia, on the 18 th and visited the Opera House near Darling Harbor, which has become an internationally famed center of maritime recreation through a redevelopment project of the old port. Mr. Yoo arrived in Sydney as a part of his itinerary before he visited Brisbane to participate in the 9th Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) to visit the sites of urban regeneration projects. On the 18 th , which was his first day in Sidney, he visited the urban regeneration model area and the port redevelopment project sites. Darling Harbor, which was the site of the port redevelopment project of Sidney, is recognized as the basis of a successful upgrading of the ‘abandoned wharves’ into a ‘global maritime recreational center.’ Development in this area is allowed for commercial, cultural, and ferry passenger facilities only, such as the National Maritime Museum, Sidney Convention Center, and the Opera House, in the waterfront area. ▲ The delegation from Incheon had a meeting with the executives of the Korean Association of Sidney, Australia, on the 18 th . Rocks, which was the next destination and a famous tourist destination, was a place where the past and present of Sidney co-existed. It is also one of the oldest places in Sidney, where visitors can have a firsthand experience of the history of the city. After the visit, Mr. Yoo met the executives of the Korean Association of Sidney, including President Heungwon Kang, to give encouragement and show appreciation for the services of the executives promoting the reputation of South Korea and listened to the Korean business people who discussed their current situation. On the 19 th , which was the second day in Sidney, the delegation visited the Sidney branch of KO
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- 2022-10-13
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‘Make the City Known’ by Hosing Next Year’s ADB Annual Meeting
▲ As the host city of next year’s ADB Annual Meeting, Incheon started its international promotional campaigns and preparation for the event in earnest. The photo shows the ‘Ganghwa Handkerchief Experience,’ which was a safety culture experience in Incheon. The experiential program was provided as a regular program to introduce the traditional culture of South Korea and enjoyed good reception from its visitors. As the host city of next year’s ADB Annual Meeting, Incheon started its international promotional campaigns and preparation for the event in earnest. As the host city of next year’s ADB Annual Meeting, which is scheduled in May 2023, Incheon participated in ‘2022, the 55 th ADB Annual Meeting held in Manila, the Philippines, from September 28th to 30, for the purpose of promoting Incheon. The ADB Annual Meeting is the largest event of ADB, attended by heads of state, finance ministers, and heads of central banks from 68 member countries, totaling 5 thousand participants, and has been held every year since the foundation of the organization in 1966. South Korea is scheduled to host the general convention in Incheon for the third time in 2023, following Seoul in 1970 and Jeju in 2004. During this year’s meeting, Incheon engaged in promotional activities for South Korea and Incheon along with the Ministry of Economy and Finance, which is the hosting government agency, and Incheon Tourism Organization, which is an affiliated organization of Incheon, to the 68 member countries. The promotion booth of Incheon, which is the host city for next year’s convention, communicated and promoted ▲ the convention facilities, transportation, accommodation, safety, and other superb infrastructure for international conventions; ▲ innovative digital industrial resources such as the Bio Industrial Complex, Smart City, and robotics industries; and, ▲rich tourism resources where the tradition and modernity co-exist, such as Ganghwa Heritage, Paradise City, Wa
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- 2022-10-13
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Reaffirmed the position of Incheon as a global city during this first trip overseas as the mayor
Incheon pointed to the reaffirmation of the status of Incheon as a global city and the strengthening of international cooperation as the diplomatic gains from the first trip of Mayor Yoo Jeongbok, who is the eighth elected mayor. Mr. Yoo visited Singapore and Sidney, and Brisbane, Australia, from September 15th to 22. This overseas trip was in response to the official invitation to the 9th Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) of UNDRR, which is an international disaster response organization. The itinerary also included the schedules to promote Incheon as a candidate city to host the 2025 AP|EC summit and the materialization of the plan to make Incheon an ultra-top-tier global city. ▲ In the APMCDRR meeting he attended during his first overseas trip, Mayor Yoo reconfirmed that Incheon has become a global city that shares global issues with the world’s major cities. The photo shows Mr. Yoo giving a speech titled ‘Incheon, a City with Disaster Resilience’ during the 9th APMCDRR hosted by UNDRR at the Brisbane Convention Center, Australia, on the 21st. As some of the key diplomatic achievements made during this trip, Mr. Yoo pointed to the reconfirmation of the status of Incheon as a global city that shares global issues with the major cities of the world during the APMCDRR meeting and reaching a consensus with Sidney and Brisbane to continue material cooperations in terms of urban regeneration, disaster response, and restoration. First, “the participation in and a speech during the APMCDRR meeting gave Incheon an opportunity to share the superior quality of Incheon’s disaster safety policies and disaster responses of Incheon, which is the first Asian city to be certified as a UNDRR resilience hub city and improve the reputation of the city,” according to Mr. Yoo. He added, “As I met the business people of Singapore and Australia and shared their urban regeneration cases, I could develop the strategies to make Incheo
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- 2022-10-13
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