The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority announced on the 23rd that it had conducted the “IFEZ Global Family Program for Foreign Residents” for 21 people from eight foreign families residing in IFEZ.

This program was launched for the first time this year to enable foreign families living in the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) to experience traditional Korean culture and interact with one another. The program aims to foster interaction among foreign families to help them adapt to the local community and settle in more comfortably.

According to the “2026 IFEZ Survey on Improving Living Conditions for Foreign Residents,” 66.0% of respondents were in their 30s and 40s, and 37.5% were households with three or more members.

Based on these survey results, the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority expanded its existing individual-focused support to create new programs in which family members can participate together.

Participants had the opportunity to gain an understanding of traditional Korean culture by making hanji lanterns themselves at the IFEZ Global Center, while also interacting with foreign families of various nationalities.

One participant said, “Even though I live in Korea, I haven’t had many opportunities to experience traditional Korean culture firsthand. It was meaningful to participate in this hanji craft workshop with my children,” adding, “It was even more enjoyable to interact with other foreign families.”

The Incheon Economic Free Zone Authority plans to expand tailored settlement support initiatives, such as family-participation programs, to better reflect the living conditions and diverse needs of foreign residents.