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Incheon Launches Signature Campaign to Host 2028 G20 Summit
Incheon Metropolitan City is stepping up efforts to host the 2028 G20 Summit.
The city has launched a signature campaign in support of its bid at the 24th World Korean Business Convention, which opened at Songdo Convensia on September 27.
Running through October 1, the convention, which is co-hosted by the Overseas Koreans Agency and Incheon Metropolitan City, is a major international event bringing together some 3,000 overseas Koreans and business leaders from around the world.
For the first time this year, it is being held in conjunction with the World Korean Community Leaders Convention and the Future Leaders’ Conference.
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Incheon Home Prices Fall in August While Rental Prices Continue to Rise
Housing sales prices in Incheon turned downward in August, while the city's jeonse or lump sum housing lease and monthly rental markets continued to see price increases.
Incheon Metropolitan City released the results of the August 2026 Real Estate Market Trends Report, based on data from the Korea Real Estate Board.
According to the report, Incheon's housing sales price index fell 0.03 percent in August, reversing a 0.02 percent increase in July.
By district, prices rose in Yeonsu-gu by 0.15 percent, Geomdan-gu by 0.10 percent, Yeongjong-gu by 0.06 percent and Jemulpo-gu by 0.02 percent.
Meanwhile, prices declined in Gyeyang-gu by 0.01 percent, Bupyeong-gu by 0.02 percent, Seohae-gu by 0.09 percent, Namdong-gu by 0.13 percent and Michuhol-gu by 0.18 percent.
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Incheon to Minimize Hydrogen Bus Disruptions During Plant Maintenance
Incheon Metropolitan City will activate an emergency response system to ensure stable hydrogen bus operations during scheduled maintenance at a liquid hydrogen production facility.
The emergency response system will last for 45 days, from October 6 to November 19, as SK Incheon Petrochem carries out major scheduled maintenance.
The maintenance is expected to cause some disruptions to liquid hydrogen supplies for buses not only in Incheon but also across the country.
To minimize the impact, Incheon has prepared contingency measures, including distributing refueling demand between existing liquid hydrogen stations and alternative gaseous hydrogen stations.
The city will also work closely with hydrogen suppliers, charging station operators and transportation companies to continuously monitor hydrogen supplies and refueling operations.
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More Than 90% of Incheon Residents Say Citizen Safety Insurance Is Necessary
Incheon Metropolitan City announced that 94 percent of respondents to a recent survey believe a city-run citizen safety insurance program is necessary, while 91 percent said it would help protect residents against disasters and accidents.
The survey was conducted from August 3 to 9 among 5,108 residents to assess public awareness of the program and gather suggestions for improvement.
When asked whether the policy was necessary, 72 percent responded "strongly agree" and 22 percent "agree," bringing the total share of positive responses to 94 percent.
Based on the findings, Incheon plans to review how the citizen safety insurance program will operate in 2027 and proceed with next year's insurance contract, taking the city's financial circumstances into account.
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Incheon Library to Offer Art and Film Programs for October Culture Month
Incheon Library has selected "Companionship" as its theme for the fourth quarter of 2026 and will offer curated book and DVD collections, along with related programs, from October through December.
The library will feature materials exploring the meaning of companionship and our relationships with animals, plants and other presences in everyday life.
The collections will be available across its reading rooms, children's area, community space and digital room.
Three related programs will also be offered, including “Companion Plants: Exploring Plants Through the Humanities,” “Becoming Your Own Emotional Companion,” and “How to Take Good Care of Pets.”
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
