Incheon’s 3rd Link Bridge Observatory Aims for World Record

The observatory being built on Incheon’s 3rd Link Bridge is in the process of being officially recognized as the tallest bridge observatory in the world.

The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority (IFEZ) announced plans to install a 180-meter-high observatory on the bridge’s main tower, aiming to have it certified as the world’s tallest.

IFEZ plans to seek official registration with the Guinness World Records and the World Record Committee in the U.S. when the bridge opens this December.

An IFEZ official stated, “We aim to promote the 3rd Link Bridge as a global tourist destination by showcasing its technological value through this world record.”

Incheon Again Urges Special Opportunity Zone Designation for Border Counties

Incheon City has once again urged the government to designate the border, Ganghwa-gun and Ongjin-gun as “Opportunity Development Zones” to combat population decline.

Following a similar request in March, the city reiterated its appeal on June 24 to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Presidential Committee for Balanced National Development.

Opportunity Development Zones are designated areas in non-metropolitan, border, or depopulated regions that receive regulatory exemptions and financial support to attract large-scale investment and create quality jobs.

Ganghwa and Ongjin face increasing regional decline due to overlapping regulations such as military facility protection zones and the Capital Region Readjustment Planning Act. The city emphasized the need for fair compensation for residents who have long endured these restrictions.

Incheon Becomes First Korean City to Join CNCA, Launches Sustainability Strategy

The City of Incheon attended the 10th anniversary summit of the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance (CNCA), held from June 16 to 19 in Glasgow, Scotland.

As the first Korean city to join CNCA, Incheon shared its strategies for carbon neutrality and discussed global responses to the climate crisis with representatives from 23 member cities.

Building on this global dialogue, Incheon will accelerate its sustainable city strategy, focusing on energy transition, circular economy systems, and citizen-centered climate governance in collaboration with other CNCA cities.

Incheon Finds Labeling Violations in Vegan Food Inspection

Incheon City found labeling violations in 3 out of 35 vegan food products inspected on the local market.

One product had less than half the stated protein content, and two others exceeded the sodium limit. Administrative action was taken in these cases.

The inspection, conducted by the city’s Food Safety Policy Division and Health & Environment Research Center from March to June, confirmed that no preservatives or 3-MCPD—a harmful compound formed during plant protein hydrolysis—were detected in any of the products.

Incheon and Tourism Corporation Introduce Three Kid-Friendly Wellness Spots

The Incheon Metropolitan Government and the Incheon Tourism Organization have introduced three wellness destinations for families and children on Ganghwa and Yeongjong Islands.

The sites are designed for visitors to stay in one place all day, rather than moving between attractions, allowing for mental and physical relaxation.

Incheon is also promoting various life-stage wellness programs and will soon launch a special “Incheon Wellness Stay” campaign through online travel platforms.

10 Outdated Factories in Incheon to Be Upgraded for Young Workers

Incheon’s Juan and Bupyeong Industrial Complexes have been selected for the “2025 Industrial Complex Environment Improvement Project,” led by the Korea Industrial Complex Corporation.

This project will improve the interior and exterior environments of outdated small and medium-sized factories to make them more appealing workplaces for younger generations.

The city has selected 10 participating companies through a screening process and will invest 700 million —including 400 million in national funding—to complete renovations by June next year.

Incheon Social Service Center Seeks Additional Consulting Participants

The Incheon Social Service Center is recruiting additional institutions to join its comprehensive consulting program for quality management in social services.

Eligible applicants include local providers of developmental rehabilitation language support, community service investment programs, and home care assistance.

Interested institutions can download the application form from the center’s website and submit it via email.

Incheon Jung-gu Donates 100 Dementia-Related Books

Incheon Jung-gu Dementia Relief Center (Yeongjong Branch) has donated 100 books on dementia to Yeongjong Sky Library and the Sky Culture Center operated by the Incheon Facilities Corporation.

Both facilities are designated “Dementia-Friendly Organizations” working to promote awareness and support for dementia-related issues.

The donation aims to improve access to information on dementia prevention, care, and family support for patients, families, and the general public. The books are now available for anyone in the community to read.

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr