Smart Bus Shelters Now Operating in Songdo
IFEZ has announced the installation and operation of “smart shelters” at four bus stops in Songdo International City.
These shelters combine advanced technology with transit infrastructure and are equipped with air purifiers, heating and cooling systems, mobile charging stations, and emergency call buttons.
IFEZ selected bus stops with high boarding and transfer demand and sidewalks over 2 meters wide, starting from August last year.
Incheon Launches Food Poisoning Prevention Campaign in Elementary Schools
Incheon Metropolitan City has launched a focused food poisoning prevention campaign at 15 elementary schools.
The campaign, running through November, promotes six key hygiene guidelines and emergency response measures to prevent foodborne illness.
In collaboration with the Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education, the city aims to raise awareness in schools where group food poisoning risks are higher.
The initiative is expected to help students practice food safety habits in daily life and contribute to a safer school environment.
Incheon Students Win 65 Medals at National Youth Sports Games
A total of 765 student athletes from Incheon participated in 37 events at the 54th National Youth Sports Games and brought home 65 medals.
According to the Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education, the team won 18 gold medals and competed in the event held in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, from May 24 to 27.
Incheon dispatched athletes for 34 sports and participated in the four-day competition held across the Gimhae area.
Incheon Election Commission Chair Inspects Presidential Ballot Printing Site
Kim Gui-ok, Chair of the Incheon Election Commission, visited the ballot printing facility in Namdong-gu yesterday to inspect the printing process for the 21st presidential election.
During the visit, Chair Kim reviewed details such as candidate numbers and names, markings for withdrawals, quantity control, and quality inspection procedures. She also checked the security protocols for storage and delivery after printing.
“Each ballot represents the will of the people,” Kim stated, emphasizing the need for accuracy and security until election day.
Incheon Expands International Education Exchange
The Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education is actively engaging in global exchange activities with schools, students, and education authorities abroad.
On May 26, representatives visited Schools No. 21 and No. 44 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, to implement Incheon’s creative convergence class model.
This initiative promotes the “Read-Walk-Write” based curriculum internationally and aims to share educational practices between educators from both countries.
Yeonsu District’s Smoking Rate 5% Below National Average
Yeonsu District in Incheon reported a smoking rate of 12.7%, which is 5 percentage points lower than the national average of 17.7%.
In addition, hypertension treatment rates rose by 4.2 percentage points and diabetes treatment rates by 3 percentage points compared to the previous year, indicating improvements in key regional health indicators.
The district plans to use the data to identify local health challenges and develop community health policies accordingly.
Yeonsu District’s Smoking Rate 5% Below National Average
Yeonsu District in Incheon reported a smoking rate of 12.7%, which is 5 percentage points lower than the national average of 17.7%.
In addition, hypertension treatment rates rose by 4.2 percentage points and diabetes treatment rates by 3 percentage points compared to the previous year, indicating improvements in key regional health indicators.
The district plans to use the data to identify local health challenges and develop community health policies accordingly.
Ganghwa Supports Local Artists with Busking Performances
Ganghwa in Incheon is launching a busking performance program to offer residents more access to cultural events in public parks.
The initiative opens outdoor stages in parks like Gabryong Park, Yongheunggung Park, Namsan Park, and Chojigyo Square to local performing arts groups.
The project aims to enhance public spaces as cultural venues and increase opportunities for residents to enjoy live performances in their daily lives.
The program has drawn strong interest from local arts groups and is expected to foster a vibrant cultural scene in the region.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
