Incheon Conducts Intensive Inspection of Water Facilities to Ensure Safe Tap Water Supply

Incheon is conducting intensive inspections of major water facilities to ensure a stable tap water supply during the summer, when usage typically increases due to rising temperatures.The inspections target large water pipes (350mm or more in diameter) and include valve checks, ground subsidence risk assessments, and leak detection.The initiative is part of a proactive response to the recent rise in sinkhole incidents nationwide.

Incheon to Recruit Reviewers for 2025 Tourism Product Experience Program

Incheon and the Incheon Tourism Organization have announced a call for participants for the 2025 Incheon Tourism Business Product Experience Program, aimed at supporting local tourism companies with marketing and sales promotion.Anyone interested in Incheon tourism who consistently uploads content and interacts with others through their social networking service accounts is eligible to apply.

A Midsummer Night’s Symphony of Romance and Fantasy

The Incheon Philharmonic Orchestra will present “2025 Classic Essence VI: French Fantasy” on Friday, June 13, at the Art Center Incheon Concert Hall , showcasing the rich colors and sensuous beauty of French music.The performance will be conducted by Yuh Ja-kyung, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra, with pianist Park Jong-hae joining as a featured soloist.

Incheon Successfully Hosts 6th Incheon-Tianjin International Health Forum

Incheon announced that the 6th Incheon-Tianjin International Health Forum was successfully held on May 27 at the Songdo Central Park Hotel.The forum was organized to strengthen both cities’ capacity to respond to infectious diseases and to promote joint preparedness for future public health threats in the post-COVID-19 era.Now in its sixth year, the forum highlights the continued collaboration between Incheon and Tianjin.

New Public Bus Route Introduced on Yeongjong Island to Ease Long-Distance School Commutes

Jung-gu in Incheon has announced the launch of a new public bus route, "Jung-gu No. 2," starting July 5, to ease long-distance commute difficulties for students attending Yeongjong and Unseo Middle Schools on Yeongjong-do. The new route will operate three buses in one-way service at 10-minute intervals, beginning at 3:25 p.m.

Michuhol-gu Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness of Youth Online Gambling

Michuhol-gu in Incheon has launched a campaign titled “Let’s Prevent It Together!” to raise awareness of the dangers of youth online gambling and promote prevention across the local community.Running through June, the campaign was organized in response to alarming data showing that, as of last year, Incheon ranked second nationwide in youth gambling participation and addiction rates.

Bupyeong District to Host Traditional Dano Festival on June 7

The 2025 “Dano Festival in June at Bupyeong” will take place on June 7 at Museum Park in Samsan-dong, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon.Hosted by Bupyeong-gu and organized by the Bupyeong Cultural Center, the event celebrates the traditional meaning of Dano, the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. The festival will feature hands-on experiences of Korean seasonal customs and a variety of programs for all ages to enjoy.

Hwagae Garden and Seokmodo Arboretum in Ganghwa-gun Join Nationwide Garden Stamp Tour

Hwagae Garden and Seokmodo Arboretum in Incheon’s Ganghwa-gun are joining the nationwide garden stamp tour “A Beautiful Journey.”The program includes 66 public and private gardens across Korea and runs until December 31. Participation details can be found on the websites of the Korea Arboretum and Garden Institute and Hwagae Garden.

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr