Incheon Airport to Gradually Raise Employee Parking Fees to Free Up Space
Incheon International Airport Corporation is moving to raise parking fees for on-site employees after reducing the number of employee parking permits.
The move comes as part of the corporation’s efforts to ease chronic parking shortages at the airport.
According to the corporation, beginning next month it plans to increase the cost of paid monthly parking permits for employees using parking facilities at Terminals 1 and 2.
The corporation is considering setting monthly rates at 110,000 won for airline employees and 70,000 won for other airport workers in long-term parking lots, while monthly fees for short-term parking lots would range from 250,000 won to 300,000 won.
For long-term parking, the current 50 percent discount on the 35,000-won monthly permit will be eliminated, with differentiated rates for airline employees and other airport workers based on average daily parking occupancy.
Clean Hydrogen Hub Project at Incheon's E1 Container Terminal Site Scrapped
Plans to build a clean hydrogen supply hub at the site of the E1 Container Terminal (E1CT) in Incheon's South Port, which is scheduled to cease port operations by the end of next year, have been scrapped.
According to Rep. Heo Jong-sik of the Democratic Party of Korea, the decision was made during a meeting held the previous day involving the lawmaker, E1 officials, and members of the Jemulpo-gu Council.
Rep. Heo said E1 decided to withdraw the project after taking into account opposition from nearby residents and the Incheon Metropolitan Government's refusal to approve the plan.
The E1 Container Terminal is scheduled to end port operations next year ahead of the opening of Phase 1-2 of Incheon New Port's container terminal at the end of 2028.
Cheongna Int’l Library to Offer Nature-Themed Humanities Course for Retirees
The Cheongna International Library has been selected for the “2026 Humanities on the Road” grant program, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and jointly organized by the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service and the Korean Library Association.
As part of the program, the library will run a humanities course titled “Becoming Nature: Embodied Humanities” from July 24 to Oct. 16.
The course combines lectures with field trips to help middle-aged retirees overcome feelings of isolation and rediscover themselves, others, nature, and their local community through the humanities.
The program consists of 11 sessions, including eight lectures and three field excursions
Incheon Urban History Museum Recruiting Participants for Summer Vacation Program
The Incheon Urban History Museum is recruiting young participants for its summer vacation education program.
Titled, “Exploring Incheon Beyond the Classroom,” the program is for elementary school students, linking elementary social studies curriculum to outside of the classroom.
The program introduces students to the history of Incheon, from the city's origins and the changes before and after the opening of the port to its present-day development.
Led by professional museum educators, the classes will explore not only Incheon's history but also its major landmarks, food, and other aspects of the city's identity.
Students will also take part in exhibition-based activities and create their own miniature version of Incheon, providing a hands-on opportunity to observe, experience, and creatively express the city.
Incheon to Hold Open Port Craft Workshop Featuring City's Historic Firsts
Incheon Metropolitan City will operate the Open Port Craft Workshop at the 1883 Gaehang Salon from July 28 to Aug. 28.
This year's hands-on program is themed “Incheon's Firsts” and is designed to help participants better understand the historical significance of Incheon's open port, where Korea's modern era began, through interactive craft activities.
The program will be held 20 times, from Tuesday to Friday each week during the month-long period, with up to 15 participants per session, accommodating a total of 300 people.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
