Incheon Named Outstanding Local Government in Forestry Evaluation
Twenty local companies have been selected as Outstanding Job-Creating Companies of Incheon for 2026, being recognized for their contributions to creating quality jobs and improving employment conditions.
The newly selected companies, spanning industries including manufacturing, knowledge-based services, and logistics, created a combined 280 new jobs compared with the end of 2024.
The companies will receive certificates and plaques of recognition, along with 29 incentive programs over the two-year certification period, including preferential access to business stabilization loans, support for participation in domestic and overseas trade fairs, technology and marketing assistance, and preferential credit guarantee services. An award ceremony is scheduled for August.
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.
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.
Incheon Selects 20 Outstanding Job-Creating Companies for 2026
Incheon Metropolitan City has been selected as an outstanding local government in the forestry category in a joint evaluation of local governments conducted by the MInistry of Interior and Safety in cooperation with the Korea Forest Service.
The annual evaluation measures the performance of the nation's 17 metropolitan cities and provinces in implementing key national policies. This year's assessment covered achievements from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025.
Incheon received recognition for its forestry administration after achieving more than 100 percent of its target across all evaluation indicators.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
