Incheon Operating ‘APEC 2025 Promotion Pavilion and Public-Private Joint Exhibition Hall’
In line with theAPEC 2025 Third Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM3) and Related Meetings, Incheon Metropolitan City is operating theIncheon Promotion Pavilionand aPublic-Private Joint Exhibition Hallat Songdo Convensia from July 26 to August 15.
With “Responding to Demographic Changes” and “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cooperation” selected as key outcomes of this year’s APEC agenda, the city is actively promoting its related policies and local industries to APEC member economies.
Incheon Produces YouTube Video Showcasing Daecheong-do Skate
Incheon has released a promotional video on its YouTube channel introducing skate, a distinctive local delicacy of Daecheong-do in Ongjin-gun.
The video is part of the city’sFive West Sea Islands Local Specialty Cuisine Discovery and Preservation Projectand captures the entire process—from catching skate in Daecheong’s pristine waters to cleaning and cooking it.
Joint Seminar on Coastal Flood Prevention Held Ahead of Spring Tide Season
The Incheon Institute is hosting aJoint Seminar on Coastal Flood Prevention in Preparation for the Spring Tide Seasontoday.
Baekjungsarirefers to the period in the lunar calendar when the tidal range—the difference between high and low tide—is at its greatest during the year. This year, the spring tide will occur from September 8 to 11. The seminar, held about a month in advance, was organized to draw attention to the risk of coastal flooding during this period and to explore potential response measures.
Inspiring Youth Through Music and Stories
To celebrate the summer break, the Incheon Philharmonic Orchestra is teaming up with the Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education Culture Center for Students to present a special concert for young audiences.
The 2025 Youth Concert will take place on Thursday, August 14 at 7 p.m. at Ssarijae Hall, located in the Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education Culture Center for Students.
8th Incheon Queer Culture Festival to Be Held Near City Hall on September 6
The 8th Incheon Queer Culture Festival is scheduled to take place on September 6 in the area surrounding Incheon City Hall.
At a press conference held in front of City Hall, the festival’s organizing committee—comprising 36 civil society groups—stated, “We are making thorough preparations to create a festival where LGBTQ+ individuals can fully express themselves and take pride in their identity.”
Yeonsu-gu District Council Concludes Student-Led Youth Assembly Program
The Yeonsu-gu District Council in Incheon successfully held its “Student-Led Youth Assembly” program on August 6, with the participation of 14 local middle and high school students.
Council member Hye-Young Yoon attended the Q&A session and listened to students' perspectives on various regional challenges. She expressed her commitment to expanding opportunities for youth participation in local governance.
Incheon’s Seo-gu Addresses Welfare Blind Spots with ‘Voucher Program’
Incheon’s Seo-gu is taking proactive steps to close welfare gaps by offering a “Voucher Program Application” service for residents in need—including those outside the district.
To ensure the smooth operation of the mobile service for vulnerable groups, senior officials, including the Director of the Economic Division, are personally visiting all 23 local administrative districts to oversee on-site implementation.
Incheon Jung-gu’s Kkumbut Library to Host Reading and Cultural Events for 80th Anniversary of National Liberation Day
To mark the 80th anniversary of National Liberation Day, Incheon’s Jung-gu will hold a special reading and cultural program honoring the spirit of independence activists and reflecting on the meaning of liberation.
Throughout the month, visitors can also participate in a variety of hands-on programs that celebrate the significance of the Liberation Day milestone.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
