IFEZ Eyes 3rd Quarter Groundbreaking for K-Bio Lab Hub
The K-Bio Lab Hub project, currently being developed in Zone 7 of Songdo International City, is expected to break ground in the second half of this year.
According to the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority (IFEZ), the project is moving forward as planned following the completion of various administrative procedures and design reviews.
Construction is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of this year, with completion targeted for 2028.
The authority requested a construction contract through the Public Procurement Service in April, and a bidding notice was issued in May. As of June, the price bidding process has been completed.
The contractor will be selected through an evaluation of the top-ranked bidders, paving the way for the project's official launch.
Incheon to Open Two Rainwater Storage Facilities Early to Reduce Flooding Damage
Incheon Metropolitan City will begin early operation of two rainwater storage facilities currently under construction in Ganseok-dong, Namdong-gu, and Seongnam Green Urban Forest in Seo-gu ahead of the summer monsoon season.
The facilities temporarily store large volumes of rainwater during heavy downpours, helping to reduce pressure on drainage systems and prevent urban flooding.
Although the two facilities are scheduled for completion later this year and still require work on surface-level infrastructure such as roads and landscaping, the city plans to finish the underground storage reservoirs by the end of June and begin trial operations early to enhance public safety during the rainy season.
Incheon Culture & Arts Center Offers a Taste of 1930s Jazz Over Coffee
The Incheon Culture & Arts Center’s popular Coffee Concert series will present “Modern Jazz,” featuring traditional Korean vocalist Jeon Young-rang and jazz band Prelude for a taste of jazz music from the 1930s and 40s.
The concert will be held on July 15 at 2 p.m. Launched in 2008, the Coffee Concert series is the venue’s signature matinee program, held on the third Wednesday of every month.
Combining a cup of coffee with performances by leading artists from Korea and abroad, the concert series has earned a loyal following across generations and established itself as one of Incheon’s best-known performing arts brands.
Tickets for 2026 Coffee Concert V: Jeon Young-rang & Prelude – Modern Jazz are priced at 15,000 won and are available through the Incheon Culture & Arts Center website.
Incheon Education Office Launches School Violence Prevention Program for Working Parents
The Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education has launched a new school violence prevention education program for working parents who have difficulty attending sessions held at schools during weekdays.
The education office said the initiative aims to expand opportunities for parental involvement in education and foster a culture of school violence prevention through cooperation among families, schools, and local communities.
Under the program, professional instructors will visit selected local companies and public institutions to provide customized training sessions after organizations apply in advance.
Ongjin-gun Releases 300,000 Black Seabream off Daecheong Island
Ongjin-gun has released 300,000 juvenile black seabream near Seonjin Port on Daecheong Island as part of efforts to enhance marine resources and revitalize the local fishing economy.
The black seabream released in this initiative are high-quality juveniles measuring over 5 cm in total length, bred for four months at the county's Marine Seed Research Institute.
To maximize their survival rate, the fish underwent and passed rigorous infectious disease screening by the city.
The waters around Daecheong Island, known for their rocky seabed and extensive seagrass beds, provide an ideal habitat for young fish. County officials said they will continue strengthening their in-house fish seed production and release programs in the future.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
