Video Culture Cluster to Take Shape in Yeongjong and Cheongna: Laying the Foundation for 'K-Con Land'
Plans to establish a video and cultural complex cluster centered around Yeongjong and Cheongna International Cities in the Incheon Free Economic Zone are gaining momentum.
The Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) recently announced that it has commissioned a study to develop an investment attraction strategy for "K-Con Land."
With a budget of 77 million KRW, the study will be conducted over six months starting next month.
Through this study, IFEZ aims to detail the K-Con Land project plan and devise strategies for attracting investments, which will be used for investor relations (IR) events and negotiations with foreign investors.
Incheon Startup Forum Hosts "Seminar Visits to Universities"
Incheon Metropolitan City announced that it will host the "Seminar Visits to Universities" in the first half of 2025 at Inha University and JaeNeung University.
Organized by the Incheon Startup Forum, which focuses on research and recommendations for Incheon's startup support policies, the seminar is designed to provide practical inspiration to local university students aspiring to become young entrepreneurs.
The seminar will feature a relay lecture format, inviting entrepreneurs and creators who are gaining attention in their respective fields. This approach aims to help local youth consider entrepreneurship as a way of life.
Incheon Art Platform Now Recruiting Participants for the 2025
The Incheon Art Platform, operated by the Incheon Foundation for Arts & Culture, is currently recruiting participants for the 2025, aimed at nurturing professional exhibition interpreters.
This program is designed for citizens interested in providing exhibition explanations at art galleries, offering a combination of theoretical education and practical training to develop professionalism and practical skills as docents.
Anyone aged 20 or older is eligible to apply, including those with prior experience as docents or related academic backgrounds.
Applications are accepted via email, and the application form can be downloaded from the official website of the Incheon Art Platform.
Incheon Launches Monitoring and Needs Assessment for Emergency Care Program
The Incheon Social Service Institute has commenced research on the "Monitoring and Needs Assessment of the Incheon Emergency Care Program."
Emergency care, introduced by the Ministry of Health and Welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, is a system that provides temporary support for household chores, transportation, and caregiving in cases of care gaps caused by illness, injury, or the sudden absence of primary caregivers.
Based on the findings of this study, the Incheon Social Service Institute plans to propose improvement measures for the program.
Incheon Election Commission to Operate Voter Registry Viewing Period from 11th to 13th for Presidential Election
The Incheon Election Management Commission has announced that the voter registry for the 21st Presidential Election will be available for public viewing for three days from the 11th to the 13th.
Eligible voters can check their information through their district's internet homepage or by visiting the district office where they are registered as residents. If there are any errors such as omissions or incorrect information, voters can file an objection with their district office.
The voter registry is scheduled to be finalized on the 22nd of this month, after the viewing and objection period has concluded.
Incheon's Bupyeong-gu Appoints 10 'Community Activists' for 2025
Bupyeong-gu in Incheon City has appointed 10 individuals as 'Community Activists' for 2025.
The district previously selected these 10 people after they completed a total of 9 training sessions covering theoretical education on basic community concepts and roles, community activity documentation, interview methodology, and community site visits.
Those selected this year will be divided into two groups for their activities: ▶5 people providing administrative support for community shared facilities, and ▶5 people monitoring selected communities from the 2025 Community Building Contest and producing case studies.
Incheon Dong-gu Holds Mobile Resource Recycling Sharing Market at Incheon Seorim Elementary School
Incheon's Dong-gu district held a mobile resource recycling sharing market on the 8th.
At the event, elementary school students and parents sold secondhand items no longer used at home, including clothing, dolls, school supplies, and books, at affordable prices.
The proceeds from sales were donated to wildfire victims through the National Disaster Relief Association.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
