Incheon’s Plan for Yeongjong Bio Specialized National Industrial Complex Faces Setback
Incheon City’s plan to designate a bio-specialized industrial complex in Yeongjong Island as a national industrial complex is facing difficulties due to differing opinions among government ministries.
According to the city, the plan aims to attract domestic and global bio companies by developing a 3.62 million square meter area known as Yeongjong’s Third Reserved Site into a national industrial complex.
The area was designated last June as a specialized complex for the nation’s strategic bio industry.
However, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport recently expressed opposition, saying that designating a new national industrial complex in Yeongjong—part of the capital region—would go against the government’s policy of restricting new developments in the region to promote balanced national growth.
Passenger Ferries Operating Normally on All 15 Routes in Incheon on Final Day of Chuseok Holiday
On the final day of the Chuseok holiday, all 15 passenger ferry routes connecting Incheon’s islands with the mainland are operating as scheduled.
According to the Incheon Vessel Traffic Service Center of the Korea Maritime Transportation Safety Authority, 20 ferries are expected to run today on routes including Incheon–Baengnyeongdo.
The Incheon Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries estimates that around 4,300 passengers will travel between the islands and the mainland throughout the day.
Incheon City to Raise Waste Disposal Fees at Municipal Treatment Facilities
Incheon Metropolitan City plans to raise disposal fees for household and food waste in two stages, on January 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027.
The city says the adjustment is unavoidable, as the self-sufficiency rate of the Songdo and Cheongna Resource Recovery Centers remains at 94 percent as of 2024. Without the increase, a financial deficit of about 24.9 Billion Won is projected by 2030.
In April, the city completed a cost analysis and rate assessment to develop a mid- to long-term adjustment plan and finalized the rate increases through consultations with local districts.
Incheon Foundation for Arts and Culture to Host Exhibition ‘Ordinary-ish’
The Incheon Foundation for Arts and Culture will host a special exhibition titled ‘Ordinary-ish’ at the Tri-bowl in Songdo from October 10, exploring the layered meanings behind the word “ordinary.”
Five artists active both in Korea and abroad will take part in the exhibition, expressing diverse aspects of everyday life through their artistic perspectives.
The exhibition is free to the public and will run through December 13 at the Tri-bowl in Songdo.
Incheon City to Support Flu Vaccination Costs for Childcare Workers
Incheon Metropolitan City will provide financial support for flu vaccinations to childcare workers in local daycare centers to prevent infectious diseases among young children and ensure a safe childcare environment.
The support period runs from October 1 to November 21, and workers who complete their vaccination during this period will receive 26,000 won per person.
All childcare workers employed at daycare centers in Incheon, regardless of job type, are eligible for the subsidy.
Incheon City Proposes Establishment of National Museum in Former Goryeo Capital Ganghwa-do
Incheon Metropolitan City announced plans to formally propose to the central government the construction of a national museum on Ganghwa-do, the former capital of the Goryeo Dynasty.
To promote the project, tentatively named the ‘National Ganghwa Goryeo Museum’, the city and Ganghwa-gun jointly launched a nationwide petition campaign in April, followed by policy forums at the National Assembly in July and September.
Led by Ganghwa-gun, the project aims to build a museum dedicated to Goryeo-era heritage on Ganghwa-do—the only Goryeo capital located in present-day South Korea.
The museum’s construction is estimated to require a total budget of 100 Billion Won.
Incheon City Provides Technical Support for Wastewater Pretreatment at I-Food Park
Incheon Metropolitan City has provided technical support for companies in need of wastewater treatment system improvements within the ‘I-Food Park General Industrial Complex’, in cooperation with the complex’s management company.
Given that I-Food Park primarily consists of food and beverage manufacturers, the city determined that establishing a stable wastewater management system is essential for both environmental protection and smooth business operations.
The recent support program targeted seven companies facing difficulties in wastewater pretreatment and offered customized on-site solutions, including optimizing chemical dosing and pressurized tank operation, enhancing equipment safety, and improving biological treatment efficiency.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
