Domestic Mini Paprika Exported to China via Incheon Port
The Incheon Port Authority (IPA) announced that Incheon Port has been selected as the export gateway for domestically produced mini paprika to China.
IPA proposed using the Incheon-China ferry route for efficient customs clearance and punctual transportation to Copha, the integrated paprika export organization. Since July, a trial shipment successfully shortened delivery times to less than three days from Incheon to Shanghai via Qingdao.
This logistics solution provides domestic companies expanding into Southeast Asian and Chinese markets with a stable route for fresh produce exports.
An IPA official stated that the export of domestic mini paprika is expected to contribute to increased export cargo volume at Incheon Port.
Over 100 Endangered Oriental Storks Spotted on Baengnyeong Island
The Incheon Green Union observed 104 Oriental storks near Hwadong Wetland on Baengnyeongdo, Incheon, starting November 12.
The storks are believed to have stopped on the island while migrating to wintering grounds in China or other parts of South Korea.
As an internationally endangered species with only around 2,500 remaining globally, the Oriental stork is also a Korean natural monument. Previous sightings on Baengnyeongdo include 17 storks in 2014, with annual observations recorded since 2020.
The Incheon Green Union emphasized the ecological significance of Hwadong Wetland as a bird habitat and called for professional research and concrete conservation plans by Incheon City and the government.
Incheon Startups Win 13 CES Innovation Awards for 2025
The Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) revealed that 12 Incheon-based startups received 13 CES Innovation Awards ahead of the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
These startups were recognized across eight categories, including artificial intelligence (AI), digital health, and smart city solutions.
The awards, granted by the U.S. Consumer Technology Association (CTA), honor products with outstanding design, technical innovation, and customer value before the CES event.
IFEZ plans to promote the Free Economic Zone under the theme “Urban Renaissance: Building Future Cities” at CES 2025, held in Las Vegas in January.
IFEZ Korean Class Students Visit Korean Folk Village
On November 15, the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) organized a field trip to the Korean Folk Village for students of its Korean language classes.
Fifty foreign participants toured the village, guided by an expert providing English explanations of Korea’s history and culture.
The excursion is part of a regular field trip program aimed at giving students opportunities to experience Korean culture beyond language learning.
An IFEZ representative expressed hope that the visit allowed participants to explore Joseon-era village life and appreciate the value of Korea’s traditional cultural heritage.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
