Incheon Revises Emergency Alert System to Include Heat Waves and School Closures
The City of Incheon has revised its disaster text alert system to provide residents with faster and more accurate information during emergencies.
Under the new guidelines, the official name for the alert system has been changed from "Emergency Disaster Text Messages" to “Emergency Alert System."
The Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education has also been added to the list of authorized agencies alongside the city, district governments, and local public corporations.
The city has removed less relevant alert categories, such as falling space debris and crude oil supply disruptions, and added new categories that directly affect daily life, including heavy snowfall, heat waves, cold waves, traffic control, and school closures.
The revised guidelines also allow the city to issue disaster alerts for major public issues not specifically covered by the regulations, such as public transportation strikes, following a review by the relevant department and approval from the vice mayor.
Incheon to Host 2027 World Customs Organization Technology Conference
Incheon will host the 2027 World Customs Organization Technology Conference and Exhibition.
The City of Incheon and the Incheon Tourism Organization have successfully attracted the event which is hosted by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and organized by the Korea Customs Service.
Next year’s conference will take place from March 9 to 11 at Songdo Convensia. Around 1,500 participants, including customs officials from the WCO's 187 member countries, representatives from international organizations, global companies, and industry experts, are expected to attend.
Discussions will focus on the digital transformation of customs administration and the latest technological developments.
Incheon Metropolitan City and the Incheon Tourism Organization worked closely with the Korea Customs Service and the Korea Tourism Organization to win the bid. Following an on-site inspection in April, the city was officially confirmed as the host at the recent WCO General Council meeting.
Incheon Honors 98 Outstanding Citizens and Community Leaders
The City of Incheon has presented commendations to 98 exemplary citizens and outstanding village leaders for the second quarter of 2026 in recognition of their dedication to the local community.
The commendation ceremony was held to express gratitude to residents who have quietly devoted themselves to helping others and contributing to regional development.
Family members and friends also attended the event, creating a warm atmosphere as they celebrated and recognized the recipients' contributions together.
Each quarter, the city selects recipients through recommendations from local districts and on-site evaluations, honoring individuals who have made meaningful contributions through volunteer work, charitable giving, and support for vulnerable members of the community.
Incheon Publishes Summer Edition of Chinese-Language Magazine
Incheon Metropolitan City has published the 2026 summer edition of its Chinese-language magazine, Window to Incheon.
First launched in 2015 as the nation's first regularly published Chinese-language magazine by a local government, Window to Incheon is issued quarterly with a circulation of 2,000 copies.
It introduces the city's major policies related to China, along with news on culture, tourism, the economy, and city affairs.
This summer's edition is themed "Incheon, a Bustling City," and highlights the city's unique identity and urban character.
The feature story focuses on Incheon's long history as a gateway opened through its port, offering Chinese-speaking readers a deeper look at the city's historical role in Korea-China exchanges.
Incheon to Host National Amateur Esports Championship
The 2026 Incheon Esports Challenge will take place from July 4 to 5 at Wave Hall in Incheon’s SangSang Platform.
Hosted by the City of Incheon and organized by Incheon Technopark (Incheon TP), the tournament aims to expand grassroots Esports and promote a healthy gaming culture by providing amateur gamers from across the country with a competitive stage.
Players who advanced through the online qualifiers will compete in on-site tournaments beginning with the Round of 16 and continuing through the championship finals.
The competition will feature six game titles: League of Legends, FC Online, Brawl Stars, Eternal Return, VALORANT, and HADO.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
