Incheon City Launches New Brand for Accessible Taxi Service ‘Bandi Call’
Incheon Metropolitan City held a ceremony today at the east gate of Munhak Stadium to officially launch its new accessible taxi service brand, “Bandi Call,” and to hand over 20 newly introduced specialized vehicles.
The event brought together about 70 participants, including officials from related organizations, representatives from disability advocacy groups, and citizens who use the service, to celebrate the new beginning.
The name Bandi Call—a combination of bandi (meaning “firefly” in Korean) and “call taxi”—symbolizes the city’s commitment to providing a bright light of mobility for people with disabilities, much like a firefly lighting up the dark.
Incheon City to Host ‘Mobile Village Enterprise Pop-up Store’
Incheon Metropolitan City, in cooperation with the Chungwoon University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, will host the Mobile Village Enterprise Pop-up Store from November 1 to 2 at “Incheon Citizen Love House” in Songhak-dong, Jung-gu.
The event aims to help local village enterprises expand their sales channels, boost the regional economy, and strengthen communication with citizens.
The pop-up store also celebrates the renewal of the Incheon Citizen Love House, serving as a platform for social economy exchange where citizens and village enterprises can grow together.
Incheon City to Begin On-site Survey for 2025 Population and Housing Census on November 1
Incheon Metropolitan City will conduct an on-site survey for the 2025 Population and Housing Census from November 1 to 18, with enumerators visiting households in person.
The census serves as a sample survey to collect comprehensive data on all people, households, and dwellings across the country, providing essential information for national and local policy development.
The in-person survey will target households that did not participate in the self-response portion of the census.
Incheon City to Open 2025 Incheon International Design Fair on October 30
Incheon Metropolitan City will host the 2025 Incheon International Design Fair, or INDEF, from October 30 to November 1 at the Incheon Culture and Arts Center.
Now in its 19th year, the event is themed “AI and Human,” with the sub-theme “AI Meets Design,” highlighting human-centered design values amid the rise of artificial intelligence.
The fair will bring together experts from industry, academia, and government to explore new directions and possibilities for Incheon’s design industry through the convergence of AI and design.
Jung-gu to Host “Forest Concert at Baegunsan Healing Forest” on November 1
Incheon Jung-gu will hold the Forest Concert at Baegunsan Healing Forest on November 1 at San 120, Unnam-dong.
The event, part of the district’s 2025 Forest Healing Program, will begin at 2 p.m. and marks the first of its kind this year.
Visitors will be able to enjoy both a live concert in the forest and a series of professional forest healing activities designed to promote relaxation and well-being.
Seo-gu Offers Mental Health Support for Residents Affected by Summer Flooding
Incheon Seo-gu provided on-site mental health support from October 20 to 28 for residents affected by severe flooding during the summer.
The program took place at five local community centers in the most heavily damaged neighborhoods.
It included mental health assessments to measure depression and stress levels, counseling sessions to support emotional recovery, and information to help residents regain stability and well-being in their daily lives.
Seo-gu Extends Free Lease Period for Public Future Hope Daycare Center
Incheon Seo-gu has signed an agreement with the Future Welfare Foundation, affiliated with the Metropolitan Landfill Residents Support, to extend the free lease period for the public Future Hope Daycare Center.
The lease, originally set from March 1, 2017, to February 2027, has been extended by 25 months, now running through the end of March 2029.
Located at 227 Dream-ro, the center has a capacity of 98 children, with 50 currently enrolled, and provides inclusive care for children with disabilities, infant care, and other specialized services to meet diverse childcare needs.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
