Incheon City Takes the Lead in Improving Regulations for the Eco-Friendly Bio Industry
Incheon announced that two projects under its “Bioplastic Support Center Construction Project,” which is being promoted as part of the city’s eco-friendly bio industry development strategy, have been selected for the New Technology Demonstration and Regulatory Sandbox Program organized by the Ministry of Science and ICT.
This demonstration program allows for the testing of cases where regulations are unclear or restrictive—such as the current Waste Management Act’s ambiguous classification of biodegradable plastics—and, based on the results, enables revisions to relevant laws and regulations if the need for improvement is recognized.
The city emphasized that this initiative is significant, as it will enable the verification of innovative bioplastic technologies—previously hindered by regulatory barriers—in real-world environments, paving the way for commercialization and future regulatory reform.
Incheon to Provide Up to 500,000 Won Annually for Farmers’ Agricultural Machinery Repair Costs
The Incheon Metropolitan City Agricultural Technology Center announced that it will continue its Agricultural Machinery Repair Cost Support Program this year to reduce farmers’ financial burdens and promote a safer farming environment.
The program, which significantly expanded its support limits last year, offers increased financial assistance compared to previous years.
Previously, farmers could receive up to 50,000 won for small machinery repairs and 100,000 won for large machinery repairs, with a maximum annual limit of 350,000 won per person. Since last year, the limits have been raised to 100,000 won for small machinery, 200,000 won for large machinery, and up to 500,000 won per year.
Eligible applicants are farmers who reside in Incheon and are actively engaged in agricultural sector.
Incheon Longitudinal Education Study to Begin in December
A ten-year research project will be conducted to track the growth and development of students in order to establish education policies tailored to the characteristics of the Incheon region.
The Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education announced plans to launch the first-year survey of the Incheon Longitudinal Education Study in December, targeting 10,000 students across 221 elementary, middle, and high schools.
The study will include 3,500 fourth-grade elementary students, 3,500 first-year middle school students, and 3,000 first-year high school students.
Based on the data collected annually, the Office of Education plans to carry out various analyses, including quantifying competency assessments and identifying student growth patterns.
Incheon Metropolitan City Hwadojin Library to Host ‘Science That Leads to More Science’ Program
The Incheon Metropolitan City Hwadojin Library announced that it will run a program titled “Science That Leads to More Science” from October 16 to 31 for Incheon citizens, aiming to promote the spread of scientific culture within the local community.
The program is organized in collaboration with the Incheon Science Culture Hub Center and the Incheon Children’s Science Museum, and is designed to foster scientific thinking and creative inquiry based on curiosity about scientific principles found in everyday life.
Registration for the “Science Lecture” opens on October 4 through the Hwadojin Library website, while the special exhibition “Science + α” will be available for free exploration in the library’s first-floor lobby starting October 16.
Celebrating the Beauty of Hangeul Through Reading, Walking, and Writing… Incheon Hosts Festival for the 579th Hangeul Day
On October 9, the Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education, in collaboration with the National Museum of World Writing, held a Hangeul Day Festival under the theme “With Hangeul! To the World!” at Songdo Central Park Lawn Square and the surrounding area of the National Museum of World Writing Systems to commemorate the 579th anniversary of Hangeul Day.
The Hangeul Day Festival is one of the three major “Read, Walk, and Write” festivals organized by the Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education and was designed as a citizen-participation event to share the excellence and beauty of Hangeul with the public.
The festival featured a variety of programs, including a history lecture by educator Choi Tae-sung titled “The People Who Protected Hangeul,” a special lecture by literary scholar Lee Ju-young commemorating the 100th anniversary of Lee O-deok’s birth under the theme “Writing Our Language and Words Correctly,” and a talk session with Park Chun-hyu, writer of the musical “Maybe Happy Ending,” which won six Tony Awards.
Incheon Culture & Arts Center Presents Family Puppet Play ‘Sancho and Don Quixote’
The Incheon Culture & Arts Center will stage the family puppet play “Sancho and Don Quixote” by Art Stage San from October 23 to 25 at its Small Theater.
The performance is part of the center’s “Children’s Classic Stage” series, which introduces literary masterpieces tailored to a child’s perspective.
The play “Sancho and Don Quixote” is also part of Incheon’s “1,000-Won Culture Ticket” program, through which approximately 800 children will attend group viewings on October 23 and 24.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
