Inha University Establishes ‘Hawaii-Inha Park’ to Mark 70th Anniversary

Inha University has created the ‘Hawaii-Inha Park’ on campus to honor Korean residents in Hawaii who contributed to the school’s founding, celebrating the university’s 70th anniversary.

The park, located next to the Jeongseok Library on a 2,479 square meter site, features a central sculpture named ‘Inha’s Ascent,’ symbolizing the university’s spirit of global challenge. Korean residents in Hawaii once established the Korean Christian Institute during the Japanese occupation to educate future leaders, later selling its land to support the founding of Inha University after Korea’s liberation.

An Inha representative expressed that the park honors the contributions of Hawaiians of Korean descent, symbolizing their hopes for Korea’s development and the future global impact of Inha graduates.

Incheon to Establish 8 Urban Climate-Response Forests Next Year

The city of Incheon has announced plans to invest 5.2 billion KRW next year to create urban climate-response forests at eight locations across the city, including urban wind-path forests, climate-response forests, and safe green areas for children.

The urban wind-path forests will span six roads, including Aenggogae Road in Yeonsu-gu, Gilju Road in Bupyeong-gu, and Seohae Road in Seo-gu, covering a total of 8.81 km. The city plans to plant trees along the roadside to create dust-blocking barriers and establish green garden areas.

An Incheon official stated that the city will continue to implement urban forest projects that reflect local needs.

Sorae Library in Incheon’s Namdong District Concludes ‘From Italy to Russia’ Multicultural Program

The Sorae Library in Namdong-gu, Incheon, has successfully concluded its 2024 multicultural program, themed “From Italy to Russia,” focusing on books and global cultural experiences.

This year marks the ninth consecutive year that Sorae Library has been selected for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s ‘Library Multicultural Service Support Project.’ The program spanned six months, with activities such as a lecture by Cristina, global citizenship workshops, international cooking, and cultural experiences. Both local residents and multicultural families participated, fostering mutual understanding.

A library representative emphasized their commitment to ensuring that residents from diverse backgrounds are included in library services, further promoting cultural diversity through specialized programs.

Incheon Holds Appointment Ceremony for 7th Citizens’ Happiness Policy Advisory Group

Incheon has formed the 7th Citizens’ Happiness Policy Advisory Group, aimed at enhancing communication with residents and gathering policy suggestions to achieve the vision of “Incheon, a global top-tier city where citizens are happy.”

At the appointment ceremony, 20 residents and experts from various fields were officially appointed as advisors to contribute their ideas and insights. The previous advisory group, the 6th, made significant achievements, including helping establish a “Korean Diaspora Agency” in Incheon, aiming to open “The Era of 10 Million.” They also worked on an administrative reform for Incheon and actively pursued the ‘Global Top Ten City’ project, boosting the city’s competitiveness.

The 7th advisory group will further this mission, guided by the principle, “Only for Incheon, Only for the Citizens, Only for the Future,” to incorporate citizens’ voices more broadly and provide directions for policy improvement.

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr