Incheon City Collects 111 Million Won in Overdue Water Bills
Incheon City's Waterworks Division announced that it has successfully collected the full amount of 111.58 million won (approximately $84,000) in overdue water bills from an apartment complex in Jung-gu district.
This collected amount represents the highest single-account delinquency in the entire Waterworks Division's history. The achievement is being credited to the sustained field activities and customized collection strategies of a special delinquency collection task force formed jointly by the main division and the Central Waterworks Office.
The Waterworks Division confirmed that the apartment management association was separately collecting maintenance fees from land exchange participants, and incorporated this information into their collection strategy. Through a process of encouraging payment while explaining delinquency disposal policies and persuasion, they successfully collected the entire outstanding amount.
Incheon City Pursues Water Supply Facility Expansion and New Technology Introduction to Address Island Population Changes
Incheon City is examining the expansion of water supply facilities and introduction of new technologies to reflect population changes in island areas.
The city recently held a "Committee for Creating Healthy Tap Water" meeting on-site at Seo-eo Island in Seo-gu, where officials reviewed the operational status of water supply facilities on islands within the jurisdiction and discussed future development directions.
This meeting was conducted with the purpose of directly confirming the actual conditions of tap water supply and establishing field-centered improvement measures.
Incheon City Promotes Agricultural Specialty Product Distribution Activation to Increase Farm Income
Incheon City announced that it is pursuing the "Incheon Agricultural and Livestock Specialty Product Distribution and Consumption Activation Plan" to increase farm income and revitalize the local economy.
The city is implementing related policies centered on key strategies including expanding online and offline direct transaction markets, strengthening promotional activities and marketing, reinforcing overseas market development, and fostering the traditional liquor industry while expanding sales channels to activate the distribution and consumption of agricultural specialty products.
An Incheon City official stated, "We will continue to pursue effective policies that both producers and consumers can tangibly experience."
Incheon City Builds Archive and Expands Facilities at Incheon Landing Operation Memorial Hall… Reopening in September
Incheon City has begun earnest work on a project to preserve the memories of veterans who participated in the Incheon Landing Operation and reorganize the memorial hall's functions, in commemoration of the June Patriots and Veterans Month.
According to the city, ahead of the Incheon Landing Operation commemoration week in September, they have begun the "Veterans Archive Construction Project" and preparing "Memorial Hall Renewal Operation Plans."
The purpose is to transform the existing Incheon Landing Operation Memorial Hall in Songdo into a citizen-friendly space by re-examining its historical value through veterans' oral records and improving the outdated exhibition environment.
Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education Presents Certificates of Appreciation to Educational Contributors During 'Youth Month'
The Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education announced that it presented certificates of appreciation to educational contributors who have contributed to youth development on the 29th of last month in commemoration of 'Youth Month'.
The educational contributors were selected based on school recommendations, targeting parents and community members who have made contributions in six areas: scholarship programs, volunteer activities, school violence prevention, student guidance, and youth activity support.
This year's eight recipients include parent association presidents, school management committee chairpersons, social cooperative association chairpersons, and permanent directors of the Teachers' University for Life.
Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education Strengthens Support for Students in Blind Spots During School Breaks
The Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education is strengthening support for students in blind spots, including care gaps during school breaks.
The Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education announced comprehensive support system measures including early detection of students in blind spots, emergency support, special programs, and local government cooperation, with a legislative proposal for related ordinances scheduled for June.
The main components include early detection through intensive identification periods before school breaks, securing and providing immediate emergency support funds for medical expenses and daily necessities, operating special programs in cooperation with private institutions, and establishing a one-stop integrated support system among schools, the education office, and administrative welfare centers.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
