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Incheon Holds 23rd Self-Sufficiency Festival to Mark 30 Years of Progress
Incheon Metropolitan City has brought together participants and staff involved in self-sufficiency programs to share their achievements and reaffirm their commitment to building independent lives.
The 23rd Incheon Self-Sufficiency Festival was held under the slogan “A Brighter Tomorrow Together, 30 Years Shining Together.
The event commemorated the 30th anniversary of the pilot self-sufficiency program and aimed to encourage participants in their efforts to achieve independence.
Incheon plans to continue strengthening support for low-income residents to help them achieve stable financial independence and improve their quality of life.
Measures include diversifying work programs and expanding tailored skills training.
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Incheon Holds Citizens on Patrol Competition
The 10th Job Performance Competition of the Incheon Citizens on Patrol Federation was held to recognize the dedication of volunteer neighborhood patrol members.
The event was held on October 18 at the Jemulpo-gu National Sports Center to recognize the patrol volunteers’ efforts in keeping local communities safe and to share their achievements over the past year.
Around 1,500 patrol members attended the event.
Incheon Metropolitan City explained that the event gave members an opportunity to reflect on their work over the past year.
It also served to inform invited guests and residents about the efforts volunteer patrols make to improve community safety.
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Incheon Film Week 2026 to Open on October 23
Incheon Film Week 2026, which explores future society and human relationships through cinema, will open on October 23.
Organized by the Incheon Metropolitan City and hosted by the Incheon Film Commission, the three-day event will run through October 25 at CGV Incheon Yeonsu.
This year’s theme is “We Are Each Other’s Future.” A total of 24 films offering different visions of the future will be screened free of charge.
The opening ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. on October 23 in Theater 2, featuring a congratulatory performance by singer Kim Hyun-chul, followed by a screening of “Mothernet,” a film co-produced by Indonesia and Singapore.
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Incheon Holds 11th Youth Policy Forum
The Incheon Youth Activity Promotion Center held the 11th Incheon Youth Policy Forum at Incheon City Hall on October 17.
The forum brought together 150 young people, residents and other stakeholders to share policy ideas developed by young people and select outstanding proposals.
Organized by Incheon Metropolitan City and hosted by the center, the forum was designed as a participatory policy program in which young people identify local community issues and propose solutions.
An audience evaluation panel listened to policy presentations by three youth teams, then took part in group discussions and shared opinions before selecting the most outstanding proposals.
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Incheon Youth Nongak Group Wins Excellence Award at National Competition
Cheonjiullim, a youth nongak or traditional farmer’s music group affiliated with the Incheon Youth Training Center, has won an Excellence Award at a national traditional culture competition.
The award demonstrates the group’s talent in traditional performing arts.
The group received the Korea Youth Association President’s Award at the 33rd National Youth Traditional Culture Competition held on October 17 at Siheung ABC Happy Learning Town.
Organized by the Korea Youth Association Federation, the competition featured 10 teams that advanced through preliminary rounds to compete in traditional arts.
Cheonjiullim earned the award with a performance showcasing the nongak skills its members have honed through practice.
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Incheon Holds Citizenship Ceremony for 170 New Korean Citizens
The Incheon Immigration Office held a citizenship certificate ceremony at Incheon City Hall on October 16.
The ceremony was attended by around 170 people who had acquired Korean citizenship and their family members.
The event was jointly organized by the immigration office and Incheon Metropolitan City to celebrate and welcome those beginning a new chapter as Korean citizens and residents of Incheon.
Through a video presentation, the new citizens learned about Incheon’s history and explored its vision for the future as a global hub city, helping them build a stronger sense of pride as members of their new community.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
