Agricultural Technology Center Opens Recruitment For Pilot Projects
The Incheon Agricultural Technology Center has opened recruitment for participants in its 2026 rural development pilot projects. Applications will be accepted from January 13 through February 6. The pilot projects aim to introduce new technologies needed in agricultural settings, increase the use of rural resources, and promote urban agriculture. Eligible applicants include farmers, farmer groups, and related organizations that wish to take part in the projects.
Life Design Center & Bupyeong Cooperate to Promote Independent Living for Disabled
The Life Design Center for Incheon Disabled, a center providing the disabled to live independently in the community through housing transition support, says 29 people with disabilities in the Bupyeong area have successfully transitioned into independent living over the past 25 years. The achievement comes through the Independent Living Support Network, a cooperative framework linking the city’s residential facilities, welfare centers, independent living centers, and other related centers with the Life Design Center. The center plans to systematically analyze and expand Bupyeong’s successful model so it can be replicated in other regions.
Gyeyang-gu Appoints New Members to Neighborhood Welfare Councils
Incheon’s Gyeyang-gu has held an appointment ceremony for new members of neighborhood welfare councils as part of efforts to strengthen the local social safety net. The councils are resident-led welfare communities in each neighborhood, tasked with identifying local welfare resources and connecting households in crisis with customized support services. The district says it regularly reviews council membership and appoints new members each month to build a secure and sustainable welfare safety system.
Incheon Philharmonic Orchestra to Open 2026 With New Year’s Concert
Marking its 60th anniversary, the Incheon Philharmonic Orchestra will kick off the Year of the Horse with its 2026 New Year’s Concert, bringing music closer to the public. The concert will be held on January 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the newly renovated Incheon Culture & Arts Center’s Main Theater. As a celebration of new beginnings, the program features bright, uplifting melodies filled with hope and anticipation, offering audiences a sense of excitement and renewed energy for the year ahead.
Seo-gu to Hold Final New Year’s Concert Ahead of Administrative Reshuffle
The Incheon Seogu Cultural Foundation has announced that the 2026 New Year’s Concert, “Fly High Seogu!” will take place on January 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the main auditorium of the Incheon Seogu Culture Center. This will be the final New Year’s concert held under the name “Seogu” ahead of Incheon’s administrative reorganization scheduled for July. The event is designed to bring together residents, local institutions, organizations, businesses, and artists to reflect on the past and wish for a new leap forward. The concert will be free of charge, with all seats open to the public.
Songdo Lakeside Terrace Town Project Moves Ahead
Songdo Terrace Town, a residential development project designed by a renowned architect, is moving into full swing. The Incheon Free Economic Zone announced that the developer behind the lakeside town in Songdo’s sixth district, which will house a complex of terraced homes as well as an Edison-themed museum, deposited an implementation guarantee of approximately 3.5 billion won on December 31. The Edison-themed science museum will showcase artifacts related to Thomas Edison, including early electric vehicles and motion picture equipment.
Indoor Environment A Key Factor In Senior Health Protection
The Incheon Research Institute has released the findings of its 2025 policy study titled “Measures to Improve Indoor Environments Tailored to Seniors.” Poor indoor environments were found to worsen underlying health conditions among older adults, thereby increasing their time spent indoors. This was found to create a vicious cycle that ultimately raised long-term socioeconomic costs. The study confirmed that differences in housing type lead to disparities in exposure to biological pollutants such as mold and cockroaches, as well as heating and cooling cost burdens, further deepening health inequality among seniors.
