Support Program for Incheon Youth Seeking Jobs 

Incheon City is set to launch the "Youth Challenge Support Program" from January 31st to help young people enter the labor market and boost their economic activities. 

The program will support job seekers and those preparing for independence by offering tailored counseling, career guidance, and training to improve job skills.

A total of 280 participants, aged 18 to 39, who have not been employed or involved in education or vocational training for the last six months, will be selected. 

Interested candidates can apply via the Incheon Youth Portal and will be invited to join various programs if they pass the eligibility screening.

Incheon Metropolitan City Tackles Odor Problem at Hakik Reservoir

Incheon Metropolitan City is addressing the odor problem at Hakik Reservoir. 

The city recently held resident briefings to discuss the feasibility study on reclamation and creating an alternative reservoir.

These sessions were designed to share interim findings on the odor issue, water quality improvements, and disaster prevention performance while gathering feedback from residents. 

An official from Incheon City emphasized the commitment to finding the best solution considering both economic and environmental factors.

Incheon Metropolitan City Launches 2025 Hydrogen Vehicle Subsidy Program

Incheon Metropolitan City has officially launched the 2025 Hydrogen Vehicle Subsidy Program. 

This program, under the 'Incheon Hydrogen Ecosystem Establishment Strategy,' aims to expand the distribution of hydrogen vehicles.

The city has already set a national record by distributing 480 hydrogen buses, significantly improving air quality. This year, they plan to support 500 hydrogen passenger cars and 180 hydrogen buses, with flexible subsidy management through additional announcements in the second half.

The subsidy amounts will be the same as last year: 32.5 million won for hydrogen passenger cars, 300 million won for hydrogen low-floor buses, 350 million won for hydrogen high-floor buses, and 450 million won for hydrogen trucks.

Incheon Yeonsu Cheonghak Library Offers Free Book Delivery to Multicultural Families

Starting this year, multicultural families in Incheon can now take advantage of the free book delivery service offered by the Yeonsu Cheonghak Library. The 'Free Book Delivery Service for Reading Vulnerable Groups' aims to provide books to residents who cannot easily visit the library.

Previously, the service was limited to individuals with disabilities, pregnant women, seniors over 65, and children under 12. However, from this year, the age limit for children has been lowered to 5, and members of multicultural families are now eligible.

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr