IFEZ Conducts Summer Safety Inspection at Construction Sites
The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority has announced it conducted a joint summer safety inspection at the Incheon Global Campus student dormitory construction site in cooperation with the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency.
The inspection wasaimed at preventing summer-related disasters such as heavy rain, flooding and heat waves, while ensuring worker safety.
IFEZ has been carrying out annual safety inspections at major construction sites under its jurisdiction.
The latest inspection focused on compliance with heat illness prevention guidelines, the safety management status of facilities ahead of the monsoon season, and the use of smart safety equipment at construction sites.
Incheon To Provide Low-Interest Loans for Technology-Transfer SMEs
Incheon Metropolitan City will provide low-interest loans to small and medium-sized enterprises undergoing technology transfers.
Eligible applicants include manufacturing SMEs that have acquired public technologies directly or throughtechnology transfer programs brokered by public institutions.
The city has newly established a technology-transfer financing program under its business restructuring fund, providing a total of 9.5 billion won in support while also improving its loan interest rate calculation system.
Officials said interest rates will be determined based on economic conditions and market rates to help ease financial burdens on participating businesses.
Incheon–Deokjeok Car Ferry Faces Service Suspension Next Year
A car ferry operating between Incheon Port and Deokjeok Island is expected to suspend service next year due to mounting financial difficulties.
The Incheon Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries said the ferry’s operator, Korea Express Ferry, recently submitted a notice of intention to close its coastal passenger transport business on the Incheon–Deokjeok route.
According to the notice, the 903-ton car ferry Korea Express on the Incheon-Deokjeok route, will operate only through the end of this year, with service set to end next year.
The company cited worsening financial conditions caused by accumulated operating losses as the reason for its decision to surrender the route license.
Incheon Releases 1.7 Million Juvenile Blue Crabs Into Coastal Waters
The Incheon Fisheries Resources Research Institute has released 1.7 million juvenile blue crabs into waters off Jung-gu’s Eulwang-ri and Ganghwa-gun’s Maeum-ri to help replenish marine resources and support sustainable fisheries.
The release took place over two days, with 700,000 crabs released near Eulwang-ri on June 9 and1 million near Maeum-ri on June 10.
The juvenile crabs hatched in mid-May and were certified disease-free and excellent specimens through inspections conducted by an authorized aquatic animal health agency. Each measured more than one centimeter in body length.
Incheon Waterworks Implements Temporary Bi-Monthly Meter Readings
The Incheon Waterworks Headquarters will introduce a temporary bi-monthly meter reading system from July through August to protect field inspectors from extreme heat and prevent heat-related illnesses.
The measure applies to general water consumers using less than 200 cubic meters of water per month, and the results will be reflected in water bills issued in August and September.
During the two-month period, eligible consumers will be billed once using an estimated consumption method.
Any difference between estimated and actual usage will be automatically adjusted when an on-site meter reading is conducted the following month.
Incheon Holds Science and Technology Innovation Network Policy Council
Incheon Metropolitan City has convened the Incheon Science and Technology Innovation Network (i-connect) Policy Council to strengthen the region's science and technology cooperation ecosystem.
The council was organized to enhance collaboration among institutions participating in the innovation network, which was launched last year, and to expand connections between science, technology and science culture.
Representatives from Incheon, 14 partner organizations that have signed MOUs, the Incheon Science Culture Hub Center, and the Incheon Children's Science Museum attended the meeting.
Participants discussed various measures to promote regional science and technology development through stronger institutional cooperation.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
