Hospital Ship ‘Incheon 531’ Protecting Island Residents' Health to Be Replaced with Eco-Friendly Vessel

Incheon City has announced the replacement of the hospital ship 'Incheon 531,' which has safeguarded the health of island residents for 25 years, with a 269-ton eco-friendly hospital ship.

The new hospital ship, designed to be more than twice the size of the current one, will be constructed at a cost of 12.6 billion won. It will accommodate up to 44 passengers and reach a maximum speed of 46 km/h. The ship is scheduled to begin operations in March next year.

An Incheon City official stated, "We expect the new hospital ship to significantly improve the quality of life for residents in the Ongjin-gun island area by ensuring better health services and safety." The official also urged stakeholders to combine their experience and wisdom to ensure the successful completion of this project.

Incheon's Yeonsu-gu Wins Excellence Award for 'Domestic and Foreign Resident Social Integration Policy' at Manifesto Contest

Incheon’s Yeonsu-gu has won the Excellence Award in the field of Social Inequality Alleviation at the '2024 National Basic Local Government Leaders Manifesto Best Practices Contest,' organized by the Korea Manifesto Center. The award recognizes their policy suggestions aimed at fostering coexistence between domestic and foreign residents.

Under the theme 'From Diversity to Harmony: Promoting Social Integration Policies for Domestic and Foreign Residents,' Yeonsu-gu introduced its unique foreign resident policies designed to improve systems and measures for coexistence. This initiative received high praise for its efforts to enhance harmony between residents.

Notably, Yeonsu-gu was commended for not viewing the rapid increase in foreign residents as a crisis but rather as an opportunity to effectively adapt and overcome urban changes through policies that promote integration and coexistence among all residents.

Incheon Seogu to Host Public Lecture on Youth Mental Health on the 21st

Incheon's Seogu has announced that it will hold a public lecture on youth mental health titled "Youth: Asking What They Need - Accidental Isolation" at the Seogu Health Center on the 21st.

The lecture aims to address the issues faced by isolated youth who avoid relationships with others due to academic and job competition and failures, as well as difficulties in human relationships. These isolated youth often lack social connections and support systems to turn to in times of need.

A district official stated, "As the importance of caring for the mental health of young people grows, we believe this lecture will provide an opportunity to understand the psychological difficulties experienced by isolated youth and what they need." The official also encouraged those who interact with isolated youth to show interest and participate in the event.

Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) Installs Large Water Dispensers at Yeongjong Seaside Park

The Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) has announced the installation of large water dispensers providing both cold and hot water at Yeongjong Seaside Park.

A total of five purified water dispensers and one hot water dispenser have been installed near the barefoot walking path, a popular spot for visitors. These dispensers ensure that purified cold and hot water is available year-round for multiple users simultaneously.

An official from the IFEZ stated, "Seaside Park is a flagship park of Yeongjong International City, and we are committed to maintaining high hygiene standards to ensure that citizens can use the park safely. We plan to install additional dispensers based on future demand."

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr