Incheon Begins Relocation Project for Hangun and Yeonan Apartments

Incheon City said on the 30th that it paid about 23.1 billion to the Incheon Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries as part of the Hangun and Yeonan Apartment relocation project, covering the difference in national and public property exchange.

On June 12, the city signed a “Phase 2, Round 1 Shared and Private Property Exchange Agreement” with the residents of Hangun and Yeonan Apartments to push forward the long-awaited relocation project that residents had hoped for over the past 20 years. After this, the relocation committee paid the 23.1 billion difference on June 26, allowing the project to move forward rapidly.

Although the recent economic downturn and higher loan interest rates made it difficult for the committee to raise the funds, the payment on June 26 means the long-standing wish of the residents is finally becoming a reality.

Incheon Launches Support Program for At-Risk Mothers and Infants

Incheon Metropolitan City has officially launched the “Support Project for At-Risk Pregnant Women and Infants in Their Birth Families” in partnership with ChildFund Korea.

This program aims to identify families in crisis early—specifically those with pregnant women or infants under 36 months—and provide them with direct support.

This year will serve as a pilot to assess the program’s effectiveness. Based on the stable private donation base provided by ChildFund, the city plans to gradually expand the program in the future.

21 Companies Selected as ‘2025 Job Creation Leaders’ in Incheon

Incheon has announced that it has selected 21 local companies that have helped expand employment and improve working conditions as the “2025 Job Creation Excellent Companies.”

Since the program’s start in 2013, the city has recognized 215 small and medium-sized companies, encouraging job creation and supporting business growth through financial and administrative assistance.

Selected companies will receive a certificate and plaque, along with benefits such as priority access to up to 5.5 billion in business stabilization funds, technology and export support, exhibition participation, reduced guarantee fees, and promotion of their hiring efforts—covering 28 types of incentives in total.

Incheon’s 4th “3·6·9 Walking Challenge” Starts July 1

To encourage walking in daily life, Incheon will run the fourth “3·6·9 Walking Challenge” from July 1 to 21.

The challenge is a community health program where participants are encouraged to walk more than 6,200 steps daily. Anyone can easily join through the WalkON smartphone app.

Incheon residents can participate by downloading the WalkON app, signing up for the challenge, and walking a total of over 130,000 steps during the 21-day period.

Education office to run video production academy

The Incheon Education Office will run a “Video Production Academy” to strengthen student-led video making, after the success of the 3rd Incheon Children & Youth Film Festival.

This academy offers hands‑on training for students and teachers—from planning to filming and editing—focused on building media communication and character.

A spokeswoman said they hope this academy will spread a culture of empathy and respect in schools.

Incheon Urban Museum opens summer “Outside Classroom” program

Incheon Urban History Museum, a branch of the city museum, will run a summer vacation education program called “Incheon Exploration Outside the Classroom” for elementary school groups from local child centers in August.

The program gives children in after‑school care centers a cultural experience and a space to build creativity during their summer break.

Students will learn by seeing and touching Incheon’s landmarks, symbols, transport, and food going beyond their classroom books.

Coffee Concert returns to remodeled small theater

Incheon Arts Center’s signature series, “Coffee Concert,” is returning to its remodeled small performance hall.

From August to December, a wide range of artists will present diverse programs to brighten the concerts.

Since 2008, the Coffee Concert has been held monthly on the third Wednesday at 2 p.m., with each ticket priced at 15,000 won, and open to everyone above elementary school age.