A forum for communication and education has been established to elevate Incheon’s status as a global city and strengthen its capacity for civilian diplomacy.

Incheon Metropolitan City announced that it held the “2026 Citizen Honorary Diplomat Capacity-Building Workshop” on the 24th at the Overseas Koreans Welcome Center conference room on the 30th floor of Booyoung Tower, with approximately 50 citizen honorary diplomats in attendance.

This workshop was organized to cultivate the international literacy and civil diplomacy skills of the Citizen Honorary Diplomats and to strengthen their on-site communication capabilities based on a deep understanding of Incheon’s history and culture.

Incheon’s Citizen Honorary Diplomats consist of 121 members representing a total of 11 language groups, including English, Chinese, and Japanese, as well as Vietnamese, Arabic, and Spanish. Since the program’s inception in 1995, the group has provided support for major international events and served as interpreters and guides during visits by foreign dignitaries. This year, a total of 124 participants took part in 12 major international events, actively providing on-site support.

In particular, participants joined a signature campaign to “Host the 2028 G20 Summit in Incheon,” issued a declaration of support, and pledged to take the lead in grassroots promotional efforts to help Incheon emerge as a world-class international city.

The Head of the International Cooperation Division stated, “I would like to express my gratitude to the Citizen Honorary Diplomats for their dedication to the development of Incheon’s civilian diplomacy,” adding, “I hope this workshop served as an opportunity to boost your sense of pride, and I look forward to your continued pivotal role in elevating Incheon’s international standing.”

Meanwhile, Incheon City plans to expand ongoing capacity-building and support for Citizen Honorary Diplomats while further revitalizing its citizen diplomacy network to ensure seamless support for major international events and exchange programs.