Repatriation Ceremony for French Korean War Veterans to Be Held at Incheon Airport
The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs announced that a repatriation ceremony for the remains of two French Korean War veterans, the late André Datcharry and the late Jacques Grisolet, will be held today at Terminal 2 of Incheon International Airport. André Datcharry volunteered to serve with the French Battalion from March 1953 to August 1954. Jacques Grisolet served in Korea during two separate deployments, from April 1951 to July 1952 and again from March to October 1953. The ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. under the theme, “From Here, the Republic of Korea Will Take Care of You.”
Incheon New Port to Add 230 Additional Truck Parking Spaces According to the Incheon Port Authority (IPA), a new truck parking facility will be built on a 30,877-square-meter site adjacent to the existing truck parking area in Zone 2 of Phase 1-1 at Incheon New Port. The project comes as part of the current 230-space parking lot in Zone 2 will be closed beginning in January next year due to drainage construction linked to the development of the Phase 2-1 hinterland complex. The new parking facility, which will provide 230 parking spaces, will be completed by the end of this year at a cost of approximately 1.4 billion won. In addition, part of the existing parking lot scheduled for closure will be reopened for use after the drainage project is completed late next year.
Incheon Recruiting Women Farmers for Special Health Screening Program
The Incheon Metropolitan Government is accepting applications for the 2026 Special Health Screening Program for Women Farmers. The program aims to protect health and prevent work-related illnesses for women in agriculture by detecting and preventing musculoskeletal, respiratory, and cardiovascular diseases caused by repetitive agricultural work. It includes specialized screening items that are not typically covered under the national health examination program. Screening services include musculoskeletal disorder assessments, fracture risk evaluations, cardiovascular examinations, pulmonary function tests, pesticide exposure assessments, and physician consultations.
Incheon Education Office Launches Online Career Fair for Vocational High Schools
The Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education has launched the "2026 AI-Based i-Job Virtual Career Fair," an online platform providing information on vocational high school programs and career pathways. The fair allows students to explore academic departments and career options at vocational schools without restrictions of time or location. The education office designated May 26 through June 5 for special promotional campaigns, and plans to offer school-linked events and educational resources for middle school curricula.
Ongjin-gun Holds Coastal Cleanup Event in Daecheong-myeon
Daecheong-myeon in Ongjin-gun has launched a large-scale coastal cleanup effort as part of its "Clean-Up Day" campaign at Hwanggeumdong Beach. The approximately 300-meter-long beach is known for the continuous accumulation of marine debris carried in by ocean currents. More than 50 participants, including military personnel and local government employees, took part in the cleanup, collecting around 30 tons of marine waste and abandoned debris, including discarded fishing gear, plastic waste, and Styrofoam. Participants also removed large pieces of waste scattered along the shoreline, helping improve the coastal landscape and protect marine ecosystems. Officials expect the effort to contribute to a cleaner and more pleasant coastal environment.
(뉴스용)Yeongjong International City to Introduce Mobile CCTV System for Illegal Parking
Incheon’s Jung-gu has announced plans to introduce a mobile CCTV enforcement system to address illegal parking and stopping violations in Yeongjong International City. The district will equip its three parking enforcement vehicles with mobile CCTV cameras this year. The project is funded through a special adjustment grant of 57 million won. One CCTV unit will be installed on each enforcement vehicle operating in the Yeongjong area, enabling more efficient monitoring and enforcement.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
