Treasure Island Project 1: ‘Incheon i-Bada Pass’ Officially Launches

Incheon Metropolitan City, under the leadership of Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok, will officially launch the nation’s first-ever ‘Incheon i-Bada Pass’ in January 2025, allowing all citizens to travel on passenger ferries at city bus fares.

The program aims to guarantee mobility rights for Incheon residents and invigorate the local economy by promoting island tourism. It will cover 25 islands in Ganghwa and Ongjin counties.

Incheon residents can use passenger ferries for a one-way fare of 1,500 KRW, equivalent to the city bus fare. Non-residents will also benefit from increased support, with fare subsidies rising from 50% to 70%, allowing them to pay only 30% of the standard fare.

Incheon Grand Park Temporarily Closes Children’s Zoo to Prevent Avian Influenza

Incheon Grand Park has announced the temporary closure of its Children’s Zoo starting January 7 as a precautionary measure against the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

This decision follows confirmed cases in nearby areas, Gimpo and Hwaseong, in December 2024. The closure aims to prevent the potential spread of avian influenza within the zoo.

The Children’s Zoo has been closed for facility repairs since late November, and this decision extends the closure period. It will remain closed until the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs downgrades the current avian influenza crisis alert from the “Severe” level.

Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok Honors Patriots on New Year’s Day at Memorial Tower

This morning (January 2), Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok visited the Memorial Tower at Subong Park in Michuhol District to honor the sacrifices of patriots and fallen soldiers, marking the start of the Eulsa Year.

The event was held to pay tribute to those who dedicated their lives to the nation, while also wishing for the unity and happiness of Incheon’s 3 million citizens and reaffirming the city’s commitment to becoming a global hub for peace.

Mayor Yoo emphasized the importance of creating “a happy city where all 3 million Incheon citizens can smile together” and pledged to implement tangible policies in areas closely tied to citizens’ daily lives, such as childcare, housing, and transportation, to enhance their overall satisfaction.

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