IFEZ Proposes Eased Criteria for Minor Modifications in Large-Scale Development Zones
Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) announced that it proposed an amendment to ease the criteria for minor modifications within large-scale development zones at the 33rd Council of Directors of Free Economic Zone Authorities hosted by the Gwangyang Bay Area Free Economic Zone Authority.
Under the current Enforcement Decree of Free Economic Zones, the same criteria are applied to all development districts regardless of their total area, making it difficult to flexibly adjust land use plans or infrastructure plans in larger development zones.
To address these limitations, the IFEZ proposed applying separate, more flexible criteria for large-scale development zones.
An IFEZ official stated that the agency will continue its efforts to improve relevant systems by reflecting on-site feedback, with the goal of promoting practical investment and revitalizing the local economy.
IFEZ X K-BioX: Global AI-Bio Experts to Gather in Songdo, Incheon
Incheon Free Economic Zone announced that it will host the AI BIO Conference 2025 on November 7 at Gyeongwonjae in Songdo International City.
Under the theme “AI-Driven Drug Development and Precision Medicine Innovation,” the international conference will bring together leading universities, research institutes, and global companies to share the latest research outcomes and industrial strategies in AI-Bio convergence technology.
The event is expected to mark the first step in Incheon’s journey toward becoming a global AI-Bio hub.
Incheon Hosts ‘Local Social Security Council Capacity-Building Conference’
Incheon Metropolitan City held the “Incheon Social Security Council Capacity-Building Conference” on November 4 at Haenuri Hall in the Bupyeong Art Center.
Under the slogan “20 Years Together, 10 Years with Our Neighbors, and Incheon’s Leap Toward a Thriving Welfare City,” the event marked the 20th anniversary of the district-level (Gun/Gu) councils and the 10th anniversary of the town-level (Eup/Myeon/Dong) councils. It served as a platform to share achievements and explore ways to strengthen their roles.
Established in July 2005 under the Social Security Benefits Act, the councils now operate across all 10 districts and 157 towns, with more than 4,000 members from various sectors serving as a key bridge between the public and private sectors in identifying and assisting residents in welfare blind spots.
Incheon Successfully Holds Second Session of the “Visiting Aein (愛仁) Dialogue”
Incheon Metropolitan City announced that the second session of the 9th Love Incheon On-site Debate was successfully held on November 4 at the Namdong-gu Office Auditorium.
Following the first session held on October 23 at the Sangsang Platform in Jung-gu, the event gathered more than 400 participants—including members of women’s organizations, officials from related institutions, and local citizens— to exchange ideas and create a venue for communication and empathy between the city and its residents.
This year’s Love Incheon On-site Debate series will be held four times in total, engaging citizens from various backgrounds—including women, youth, and middle-aged residents—to strengthen civic dialogue and build consensus on city policies.
Incheon Philharmonic Orchestra to Host the “2025 Year-End Concert”
The Incheon Philharmonic Orchestra will hold a special performance celebrating the reopening of the Incheon Culture & Arts Center with the 2025 Year-End Concert, closing the year with grandeur.
The concert will take place at 7:30 PM on December 26 at the Grand Theater of the Incheon Culture & Arts Center. Tickets are available on the center’s official website as well as through N-Ticket and Nol Ticket.
Under the baton of Assistant Conductor Han-Gyul Jung, the performance will feature Concertmaster Hana Jung (violin), soprano So-Young Park, and tenor Seung-Ju Park. Together, they will present a captivating program of beloved opera masterpieces, blending a rich palette of emotions with dramatic melodies to deliver a stage filled with inspiration and joy.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
