Ultrafine Dust on Incheon Islands Linked to Overseas Inflow
Ultrafine dust detected in Incheon’s island regions, which have almost no pollution sources, is highly likely to have been carried in from abroad by wind currents. According to the Incheon Institute, annual average concentrations of fine particulate matter in these island regions, which are “national background areas” due to low local emissions, consistently exceeded the air quality standard of 15㎍/㎥. The study analyzed data from 2018 to 2024, including measurements from the National Background Air Quality Network on Baengnyeongdo, Yeonpyeongdo, and Uldo and the Baengnyeongdo Air Quality Research Center. High concentrations were most common between January and March, with levels exceeding 260㎍/㎥ recorded in January 2023 in Baengnyeongdo and Uldo.
City Officials Inspect Agricultural Market Amid High Oil Prices
Incheon Metropolitan City officials visited Namchon Agricultural Products Wholesale Market in Namdong-gu to assess supply conditions and hear concerns from vendors. The visit comes amid rising oil prices linked to instability in the Middle East. Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok met with merchants and reviewed overall market operations, encouraging those affected by increased costs and supply instability of raw materials such as naphtha.
Incheon Seeks 10 Women-friendly Workplaces
Incheon Metropolitan City is recruiting 10 companies for its 2026 Women-Friendly Workplace Support Program. The initiative aims to promote better working environments and prevent career disruptions for women. The program is open to companies located in Incheon that have between five and 50 regular employees. The city plans to select 10 outstanding companies taking the lead in creating a good working environment for women. Public institutions and government offices, workplaces operated by the government, accommodation and food service businesses, social welfare facilities, and businesses with temporary manpower demand may not apply. Businesses may apply from April 15 to May 7 via the local subsidy management system.
Incheon Hosts Science Events for National Science Month
Incheon Metropolitan City will host a series of science and cultural events from April 17 to 19 at Cheongna Lake Park and the Incheon Children’s Science Museum. The events mark the 59th Science Day, and will feature lectures, hands-on booths, and performances for the public to enjoy science in their daily lives. The 3rd Incheon Science Festival will be held from April 17 to 19 at the Cheongna Lake Park Multi Plaza. The festival will feature a lecture called “Science Touch on Friday,” on April 17 at 6:30 p.m., while outdoor experience booths and science performances will be held until April 19 for citizens to directly participate and enjoy science first-hand. In particular, programs are designed to help children and youth engage with scientific concepts in fun and interactive ways, serving as an opportunity to increase their interest and enthusiasm for science.
Incheon Marathon 2026 Set for November 22
The Incheon Marathon 2026, co-hosted by Incheon Metropolitan City and the Korea Association of Athletics Federations, and co-organized by the Incheon Metropolitan City Sports Council and the Incheon Association of Athletics Federations, will take place on November 22. Organizers are considering a differentiated course featuring Cheongna Haneul Bridge to highlight both urban and coastal landscapes in order to further enhance the competition’s competitiveness. Following the success of its inaugural event, the marathon aims to further establish itself as a leading international race in the Seoul metropolitan area. In particular, organizers are considering introducing a one-way course that passes through Cheongna Haneul Bridge, a landmark of Incheon for the full-course.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
