Incheon Launches 24/7 Helpline for Pregnant Women in Crisis
Incheon has designated the Incheon Jamo-won —a local support facility for single mothers—as a crisis counseling center to assist pregnant women struggling with childbirth and parenting challenges.
The Jamo-won will operate a 24-hour emergency hotline, offering real-time support to expectant mothers facing psychological or physical distress.
In addition, the center will handle protected childbirth services, allowing pregnant women to receive prenatal care and deliver their babies at medical institutions without disclosing their identity, should they wish to remain anonymous.
Incheon Steps Up Protection for Children and Teens Against Digital Sex Crimes
Incheon has announced plans to strengthen both preventative education and victim-tailored recovery programs for children and adolescents, who are particularly vulnerable in today's digital environment.
In collaboration with the local Office of Education, the initiative aims to proactively prevent emerging digital sex crimes—including deepfake pornography and online grooming—and to provide swift, personalized support for victims.
Recognizing the urgency of the issue, Incheon proposed the initiative in advance and successfully secured funding for it. As part of the program, officials will visit elementary schools to deliver customized, in-person educational sessions.
Incheon Introduces Standardized Wedding Pricing to Promote Affordable Marriage Preparation
On April 24, Incheon signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Gyeyang-gu Family Center and local wedding service providers at Incheon City Hall to launch the “i-Plus Wedding Support Program.”
This initiative, part of the city’s broader low birth rate response strategy, aims to ease the challenges faced by engaged couples—such as limited wedding venue availability and burden of soaring costs.
The newly introduced standard pricing plan categorizes essential wedding preparation services—such as studio photography, dress and makeup, planning and setup, floral arrangements, and catering—into three tiers: basic, standard, and premium. The tiered structure offers transparent pricing options to help couples make more informed and budget-conscious choices.
Incheon AI Convergence Education Center to Host Special Children's Day Program at Incheon Children’s Science Museum
The Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education’s AI Convergence Education Center has announced that it will host a special Children’s Day event titled “The Great AI & Science Museum Adventure with Kkoom-byul” on May 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This family-friendly event, held at the Incheon Student’s Science Museum, will feature four main activity zones: science-based play, ecological play, immersive visual experiences, and digital AI experiences. A stamp tour format will guide young children, elementary school children and their families through a variety of engaging and educational activities.
Online pre-registration for the event opens on April 28 at 5 p.m. via the Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education website under “Participation/Registration” → “Performances & Events.” Some programs will also offer on-site registration on the day of the event.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
