Incheon Customs To Strengthen Inspections Ahead Of Family Month In May
The Incheon Main Customs Office will intensify inspections of imported goods ahead of Family Month in May. For six weeks from now through May 24, authorities will focus inspections on items expected to see increased demand, including children’s products, gift items, sports goods, and electronics. Special attention will be given to intellectual property violations in sports equipment and school supplies, which have seen an increase in imports due to an increase in the aging population and the spread of personalization trends. Inspectors will also look for certification and classification compliance for toys and accessories, which see an increase in imports every May.
Incheon Launches “Book Start” Program For Early Childhood Reading
The Incheon Metropolitan City Library will launch the 2026 “Book Start” program in collaboration with 60 public libraries within its jurisdiction. Book Start is a social parenting program targeting infants, toddlers, and elementary school students. It’s based on the motto, “Let’s start life with books,” and aims to support early life reading experiences and lifelong reading habits by providing parents and children with a book package that includes two picture books and a guidebook. This project targets children from infants up to 2nd grade of elementary school, supporting the natural transition of early childhood reading activities into school-age reading through customized book packages tailored to each stage of development.
Incheon Launches Joint Crackdown On Loan Companies To Prevent Illegal Lending Damage
Incheon Metropolitan City will conduct a joint intensive inspection and crackdown targeting loan companies to prevent damages to citizens from illegal private lending. The joint crackdown, taking place from April 13 to 22, will involve city officials, district authorities, and police, targeting 25 loan companies across the region. Authorities will focus on compliance issues such as business registration status, proper documentation and storage of loan contracts, excessive lending practices, adherence to legal interest rate limits, debt collection practices, and false or exaggerated advertising.
Incheon Opens AI And Digital Leadership Course For Women Leaders
Incheon Metropolitan City will launch an AI and digital leadership course starting May 2 as part of its Women Leaders Academy. The program aims to nurture capable female talent by providing practical training in generative AI, data-driven economic analysis, and leadership in the digital transformation era. Participants are expected to gain skills to adapt to changing environments and apply new knowledge to both daily life and professional settings.
Incheon To Select Public Nurse Scholarship Recipients To Strengthen Healthcare Workforce
Incheon Metropolitan City will select 20 scholarship recipients under its 2026 Public Nurse Scholarship Program to ensure a stable supply of healthcare personnel. Each recipient will receive up to 10 million won and must serve for two years at the Incheon Medical Center after graduation. Since launching the program in 2023, the city has reduced nurse shortages at the Center and strengthened its essential public healthcare workforce.
Incheon Expands “Mind Care School” Mental Health Outreach Program
Incheon Metropolitan City will continue and expand its visiting mental health education program, “Mind Care School,” to improve citizens’ self-care capabilities. The program focuses on emotional awareness and mindfulness practices to enhance psychological resilience and is delivered directly at locations in need. It consists of two interactive sessions and will expand this year to include youth, with applications already coming in from schools, youth organizations, senior centers and welfare institutions.
Inha University Helps Establish Digital Supply Chain Department at Peruvian National University
Inha University has established the Department of Digital Supply Chain and Logistics Engineering at the National University of San Marcos in Peru, marking its first intake of students. This is the first such program in South America integrating digital supply chain and logistics education. Inha University is participating as the lead university in the Korea Research Foundation’s “Leading University Project for International Cooperation” initiative, and is building a cooperative model in Peru that links education, research, and entrepreneurship. Currently, the university is developing a curriculum that integrates AI-based digital supply chains, logistics, and entrepreneurship, and plans to establish a logistics laboratory and educational and research equipment.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
