The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority has established a cooperative framework with related organizations to ensure the smooth development of a large-scale ecological space near District 11-2 in the southeastern part of Songdo International City. Tentatively named the “Songdo International Eco Center,” the project will transform an artificial wetland designated as an alternative habitat for migratory birds displaced by land reclamation into an eco-friendly complex combining ecology, environmental conservation, tourism and education. To advance the project, the authority formed a task force in August last year involving 15 organizations, including the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) and the Korea Polar Research Institute.
Incheon Metropolitan City will launch a 22.5 billion won special loan guarantee program to help small business owners struggling with persistently high interest rates, oil prices and exchange rates. The “2026 Special Credit Guarantee Support Program for Vulnerable Groups and Commercial District Revitalization” will begin on May 26. It consists of two components: a 10 billion won “Hope Dream” special guarantee for socially vulnerable and financially underserved entrepreneurs, and a 12.5 billion won commercial district revitalization guarantee aimed at supporting older downtown areas, neighborhood business districts and industries affected by rising fuel costs. Both programs offer five-year financing through partner banks including Shinhan Bank, NH NongHyup Bank, Hana Bank, KB Kookmin Bank, Woori Bank, KakaoBank and K Bank.
Incheon Metropolitan City and the Incheon Foundation for Arts and Culture are accepting applications through June 5 from young visual artists to participate in the 2026 “Art·T Incheon,” a project to integrate art into everyday spaces in Incheon. The initiative aims to broaden Incheon citizens’ opportunities to enjoy the arts by bringing pop-up exhibitions to everyday venues such as cafés and bookstores, while also offering artist talks over tea and guided tours of art spaces throughout the city. Artists aged 39 or younger who live in Incheon or have at least two records of creative activity in the city are eligible to apply. Selected artists will receive exhibition opportunities and support for operation of exhibition-related programs as well as a nominal artist fee.
Campaign posters for candidates in the ninth nationwide local elections and National Assembly by-elections will be posted beginning May 21 at approximately 1,780 high-traffic locations across the city. According to the Incheon Metropolitan City Election Commission, the posters, prepared and submitted by candidates except those running in proportional representation elections, may include photographs, names, party affiliations, academic backgrounds, career histories, policy positions and other details related to the election. If there is any false information regarding a candidate’s profile or experience in the content of the election posters, anyone may file an objection with the local election commission.
The second annual food donation event for low-income senior citizens living alone has been held at a welfare center in Namdong-gu. The event, hosted by Incheon Metropolitan City and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), is one of the city’s representative community partnership initiatives involving international organizations based in Incheon. Donated goods were collected over the month of March with participation from GCF staff and students and faculty from Calvin Manitoba International School. Thanks to the participants’ continued solidarity, a total of 52 boxes of supplies were collected, exceeding last year’s contributions.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
