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Incheon to Expand Long-Stay Tourism Infrastructure in Open Port District
Incheon Metropolitan City plans to expand tourism infrastructure designed to encourage longer stays in the Open Port Cultural District of Jemulpo-gu.
The city plans to invest a total of 26.1 billion won over six years, from this month through 2032, to carry out the projects.
In the short term, through 2028, the city will establish local governance by forming an administrative consultative body and a residents’ consultative group for urban regeneration.
Pilot projects will include improving the environment of the plaza in front of Incheon Station on the Gyeongin Line and developing the Jemulpo Time Road.
For the medium and long term, the city plans to draw up an urban regeneration revitalization plan, conduct public consultations and pursue funding opportunities through competitive government programs run by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and other central government agencies.
[Article 2]
Incheon to Hold 2026 Citizen Academy on Urban Redevelopment Projects
Incheon Metropolitan City will hold the 2026 Incheon Urban Redevelopment Citizen Academy from October 12 to November 13.
The program aims to prevent conflicts and disputes among residents that can arise from a lack of understanding of the complex systems and procedures involved in redevelopment projects.
The academy is open to anyone interested in urban redevelopment, including members and executives of redevelopment associations, relevant public officials and other residents.
The course will consist of 32 hours of instruction.
The main sessions will cover the current status of urban redevelopment projects in Incheon and the city’s policy direction.
They will also provide an in-depth look at recent regulatory changes, including amendments to the 2026 Urban and Residential Environments Improvement Act and an explanation of the August 13 real estate measures.
[Article 3]
Incheon Citizens’ Grand Festival Takes Place With Declaration of New Vision for City
The Incheon Citizens’ Grand Festival has taken place on October 10 at Incheon Grand Park’s open air plaza to celebrate the 62nd Citizens’ Day, with residents in attendance.
The event was the first of its kind since the launch of Incheon Metropolitan City’s ninth popularly elected administration, and aims to strengthen civic pride and share a vision for Incheon’s future.
The city’s new slogan reflects its commitment to driving change and growth, raising Incheon’s standing as a city and realizing a vision for the future that residents can experience in their daily lives.
Incheon will also observe a 15-day Citizens’ Happiness Week through October 24, encompassing Citizens’ Day on October 15.
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Incheon Waterworks Promotes Local Tap Water Brand on Citizens’ Day
Incheon’s tap water brand, Incheon Haneulsu, has been promoted by Incheon Waterworks Headquarters at the 62nd Citizens’ Day celebration, held on October 10 at Incheon Grand Park.
The promotional campaign featured interactive activities designed to inform residents about the water quality management process and the safety of the city’s tap water.
A roulette game offering promotional items featuring Incheon Haneulsu characters was also organized to encourage public participation.
Incheon’s Waterworks Headquarters focused on introducing the city’s water quality management system and improving residents’ understanding of tap water through the event.
[Article 5]
Incheon to Gradually Expand Descriptive & Essay-type Assessments in Schools from 2027
The Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education will gradually expand descriptive and essay-type assessments, beginning with seventh graders in September 2027.
The policy is scheduled to extend to high school seniors by 2032.
The education office plans to expand classes based on its initiative based on the “Read-Walk-Write AI” model, enabling students to organize their thoughts through reading, discussion, and writing and demonstrate their understanding through the assessment process.
Key initiatives include training to strengthen teachers’ assessment skills, operating pilot middle schools to prepare for the new evaluation system, developing workbooks for seventh graders and producing collections of essay-based assessment questions and reading-based performance assessment materials.
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
