Gachon Cultural Foundation Opens Traditional Etiquette Education Center in Incheon 

Yesterday, the Gachon Cultural Foundation celebrated the grand opening of the Gachon Education Center, a new space dedicated to traditional etiquette education, located in Okr yun-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon.

Designed in the style of a traditional Korean house, the Gachon Education Center will serve as a venue for experiencing traditional etiquette and tea culture, as well as for showcasing traditional medicine.

The center's construction was overseen by 최기영, a master carpenter recognized as a holder of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Additionally, 김각한, a master of traditional inscription, and calligrapher 정도준 contributed to the creation of the center's signboard.

Incheon Named Best City for Wildfire Prevention in 2024 

Incheon Metropolitan City has been honored as the top city in the "2024 Wildfire Prevention and Response Excellence Evaluation" conducted by the Korea Forest Service.

This evaluation, which covered all 17 metropolitan cities and provinces across the country, assessed performance on eight indicators, including wildfire prevention efforts, public awareness campaigns, preparedness and response strategies, and cooperation levels. 

Incheon earned high marks in all areas, including its crackdowns on illegal burning, successful implementation of fines, and education programs, securing its place as the best city.

An Incheon city official remarked, "We will continue to prioritize the protection of citizens' lives and property, as well as the preservation of our forests."

Incheon's Tidal Flats: The Hidden Key to Carbon Neutrality

The Incheon Metropolitan City Institute of Health and Environment has revealed that Incheon's tidal flats could be a crucial resource for achieving carbon neutrality goals.

The institute conducted a detailed study on the carbon storage capabilities of the tidal flats in Dongmak, Ganghwa Gun, and Yeongjong Island, quantifying the carbon stored and analyzing seasonal carbon absorption patterns.

Covering 28% of the nation's tidal flat area, Incheon's tidal flats are second only to those in South Jeolla Province in size. This scientific proof that unvegetated tidal flats can absorb and store carbon highlights their significant role not just for Incheon but also for national efforts in achieving carbon neutrality and combating the climate crisis.

Incheon Airport and Port to Host 16 Cruises Next Year

Incheon is set to see a major boost in air-linked cruises next year, where tourists arrive at Incheon International Airport, explore the Seoul metropolitan area, and then embark on a cruise from Incheon Port.

The Incheon Port Authority announced that it has secured 16 air-linked cruises for next year, significantly expanding from this year's total of five.

This increase marks the highest number of air-linked cruises in Incheon Port's history.

Including these air-linked cruises, a total of 32 cruise ships are scheduled to dock at Incheon Port next year.

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr