Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok Visits Security Sites in Ganghwa Area

On New Year’s Day, Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok visited the 5th Brigade of the 2nd Marine Division to inspect the security situation in the border area and encourage the military personnel dedicated to defending the nation.

As his first official engagement of the year, Mayor Yoo emphasized the importance of national defense amidst the complex domestic and international landscape. His visit aimed to reaffirm the strengthened security posture of the nation.

During his trip to Ganghwa Island’s border area, he received briefings on the security situation and expressed gratitude for the dedication and hard work of the Marines.

Ganghwa County to Select 296 Students for 2025 Scholarship Dormitories

Ganghwa County will recruit 296 students for its scholarship dormitories in 2025.

The slots include 70 students for the 1st dormitory, 58 for the 2nd, 115 for the 3rd, and 53 for the 4th, totaling 296 students across four facilities.

This year, the selection process will prioritize current students, early admission students, and regular admission students, with plans to provide single rooms for increased satisfaction.

Eligibility requires applicants to be enrolled or admitted to universities in the metropolitan area, with at least one parent registered as a Ganghwa County resident for over two consecutive years as of the announcement date.

Incheon City Dance Company Recruiting One Male Dancer

The Incheon City Dance Company is accepting applications until January 15 for one male dancer specializing in Korean dance.

The selection process includes a first-round: practical evaluation and a second-round: interview.

Applicants can submit their forms in person or via registered mail to the Dance Company office at the Incheon Culture and Arts Center from January 13 to 15. Detailed information is available on the city’s official website or the Incheon Culture and Arts Center website.

Yeonsu Cheonghak Library Hosts Reading Promotion Slogan Contest

Yeonsu Cheonghak Library in Yeonsu District, Incheon, is holding a “2025 Yeonsu Public Libraries Reading Promotion Slogan Contest.”

The contest aims to foster a reading culture in Yeonsu and spark interest and enthusiasm for reading among local residents.

Participants are invited to create concise and meaningful slogans of 20 characters or fewer that reflect the theme of “Yeonsu, a city of reading culture.”

Anyone aged 13 or older (born in 2012 or earlier) can participate, regardless of residence, with a limit of one entry per person.

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr