Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to Develop Incheon New Port Phase 2-1 through Public Development

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has decided to develop the Incheon New Port Phase 2-1 area through public development.

The Incheon New Port Phase 2-1 is designated as a Type 1 port hinterland zone, where industrial facilities focused on enhancing the added value of logistics, such as cargo storage, delivery, and assembly, will primarily be located.

This area will cover approximately 1.57 million square meters and will be incorporated into Yeonsu-gu, Incheon.

A Special Journey with Namdong-gu: Foreign Tourist Transit Tour Program

Namdong-gu in Incheon is launching a transit tour program for foreign tourists using Incheon International Airport. The program allows tourists to make use of their layover time by visiting key attractions in Namdong-gu, such as Sorae Port, and the Guwol and Moraenae markets.

The transit tour is held every Tuesday and Wednesday, and foreign transfer passengers at Incheon International Airport can apply to join.

Participants will explore Sorae Port, including its salt warehouses, fish market, and stunning sea views, while also visiting the Sorae Railway Bridge, the narrow-gauge train, and the Sorae History Museum, all of which offer unique experiences that can only be found at Sorae Port.

Additionally, the Guwol and Moraenae market tour provides a variety of shopping opportunities, as well as a chance to experience the culture of traditional markets.

Incheon Introduces First Nationwide Method to Collect Unpaid Employment and Industrial Accident Insurance Premiums

Incheon City has introduced a nationwide first method for collecting unpaid employment and industrial accident insurance premiums through the seizure and collection of unclaimed refunds.

This approach is expected to recover over 40 million KRW annually, with the potential to collect more than 700 million KRW if expanded nationwide.

The unpaid insurance refund refers to money paid by corporations or individual businesses for insurance premiums that have not been claimed. After three years, unclaimed refunds are forfeited and become the property of the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service.

The city has noted that refunds for paid employment and industrial accident insurance premiums are generated during the year-end tax adjustment process. However, many businesses, particularly those that have closed or suspended operations, fail to claim these refunds. To address this, the city plans to collect the refunds from delinquent businesses to cover the outstanding dues.

MMA Korea World Cup 2026 to Be Held in Incheon

The "MMA Korea World Cup" will be held in Incheon from March to December 2026.

Incheon City (Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (President Lee Gak-su) to ensure the successful hosting of the event.

The city will provide administrative support, including approval for the use of Incheon’s name in sponsorship and promotional activities, while the federation will be responsible for event planning, promotion, and securing funding.

The MMA Korea World Cup, hosted and organized by the federation, will take place at various locations across Incheon and is expected to feature over 800 athletes from approximately 80 countries. The competition will include 10 continental qualifiers, followed by a final tournament where the top 16 countries will compete.

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr