Incheon to Establish New Water Management Agency for Yeongjong and Ongjin Island Regions

Incheon Metropolitan Government has announced plans to establish the Yeongjong•Ongjin Waterworks Office to ensure a stable water supply system for the island regions.

The city has identified the lack of a dedicated agency to address water shortages in its island areas, including the five West Sea islands near North Korea. Factors such as climate change and increasing tourist numbers have contributed to groundwater depletion in these regions.

Currently, Incheon operates five waterworks offices—Central, Southeastern, Northern, Western, and Ganghwa. With the establishment of the new office covering Yeongjong and Ongjin next year, the total number will increase to six.

Incheon plans to finalize detailed implementation plans in the second half of the year and proceed with administrative procedures, including obtaining approval for organizational restructuring from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

Incheon City Recruiting Students for 2025 Returnee Fishermen Training School

Incheon’s Fisheries Technology Support Center will accept applications for the 5th class of its Returnee Fishermen Training School from March 31 to April 18.

This program aims to help urban residents transition into stable fishing village lifestyles, with a total of 20 trainees to be selected.

The five-week course, running from May 12 to June 13, will provide training in aquaculture and offshore fishing. To enhance adaptability, on-site practical training will be extended from two to three weeks.

Incheon City & Incheon Tourism Organization Launch Incheon Tour Friends Activities

Incheon City and the Incheon Tourism Organization have launched the fourth class of Incheon Tour Friends with an inauguration ceremony and orientation.

Incheon Tour Friends consists of local residents providing one-on-one walking tours, offering a personalized and friendly introduction to Incheon’s tourist attractions.

From April to November, they will operate every weekend and public holiday in Incheon’s Open Port area and Sinpo, assisting tourists with Incheon tourism information, Support for foreign visitors, Handling tourism-related complaints, Hosting interactive events.

Future Link Program Supports Ethnic Korean Youth in Incheon

The Overseas Koreans Agency has encouraged participants of the first Future Link program, organized by the Koryoin Global Network, which provided support for 20 ethnic Koryoin youths.

Sponsored by the Overseas Koreans Agency, the six-week program was held at Songdo Centroad in Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, beginning on March 1. It was designed to help Koryoin youth overcome language and cultural barriers and integrate smoothly into Korean society.

The program included Korean language classes, A TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) preparation session, Lessons on Koryoin history, financial literacy, and Korean etiquette.

The second Future Link program will run for five weeks starting April 12 in Pyeongtaek, expanding to 24 participants.

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr