Songdo Bird Habitat to Be Developed into a World-Class Healing Destination

The proposed Songdo International Eco Center is set to be developed into a world-class healing landmark, modeled after the London Wetland Centre.

The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority (IFEZ) announced yesterday (28th) that it held the inaugural meeting of the Songdo International Eco Center World Healing Destination Task Force (TF) at the G-Tower in Songdo.

The task force will promote phased, systematic collaboration across various fields—including ecosystem conservation, wetland management, tourism and educational program operations, and integration with surrounding infrastructure—to ensure the project’s stability and long-term success.

Incheon Opens ‘Re-Platform’ Resource Circulation Promotion Center in Guwol-dong

Incheon has announced the opening of Re-Platform, a new resource circulation promotion and exhibition center, on the first floor of the Korea Asset Management Corporation’s (KAMCO) Incheon Regional Headquarters in Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu.

The center was established to highlight the value of resource circulation in everyday life and to promote eco-friendly lifestyle practices, such as reducing the use of disposable products.

Visitors can explore 33 upcycling products—including bags made from discarded leather and eco-bags crafted from automobile airbags—along with 24 types of reusable container sets, food waste reducers, and promotional videos on resource circulation.

Incheon to Host Asian Congress of Architects from September 8 for Five Days in Songdo

The Korean Institute of Architects has announced that the Asian Congress of Architects will take place from September 8 to 12 at Songdo Convensia in Incheon.

Co-hosted by the Institute and Incheon, and organized by 17 regional institutes, the congress will be a pan-Asian architectural festival bringing together about 20,000 architects from Korea and abroad, along with industry professionals and members of the public.

Under the theme “A Better Tomorrow,” the event will explore the role of architecture in addressing climate change while highlighting its contributions to advancing social values.

“Ride Safely” — Incheon Expands Safety Education for Personal Mobility Devices

Incheon has announced that it will continue to provide Personal Mobility (PM) Safety Education this year to foster a safe and convenient culture of using personal mobility devices.

The initiative comes amid a sharp increase in the use of e-scooters and other PM devices, which has heightened the need for accident prevention. The program is offered free of charge on a monthly basis.

The city has also been operating PM Supporters programs and promoting safety guidelines, running the safety education initiative for four consecutive years. These efforts have been recognized for contributing to the development of sustainable safety measures.

Namchon Agricultural Products Wholesale Market Holds Fire Safety Campaign with Local Fire Department

The Namchon Agricultural Products Wholesale Market Management Office in Incheon has announced that it carried out a fire safety campaign in cooperation with the Gongdan Fire Station to prevent fires and promote a culture of safety within the market.

The campaign targeted merchants, resident employees, and visiting citizens, emphasizing the importance of fire prevention and enhancing the ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.

The Namchon Agricultural Products Wholesale Market Management Office continues to conduct regular fire prevention training and safety inspections.

Incheon to Host Drawing and Calligraphy Contest “Peace Blooming in Incheon, Crossing the Sea to the World”

Incheon has announced that, to mark the 75th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation, it will hold a drawing and calligraphy contest titled “Peace Blooming in Incheon, Crossing the Sea to the World” on September 7 at Wolmi Park. The event will be organized by the Incheon Metropolitan City Fine Art Association.

The contest is expected to serve as a meaningful educational venue to share the historical significance of the Incheon Landing Operation with future generations while promoting the values of patriotism and peace.

Outstanding works will be selected through a fair judging process, and winners will receive awards including the Incheon Metropolitan City Mayor’s Award, the Incheon City Council Chairperson’s Award, and the Incheon Superintendent of Education’s Award.

Incheon Metropolitan City Theatre to Stage International Masterpiece “The Crucible”

The Incheon Metropolitan City Theatre will present the renowned play “The Crucible” to celebrate both the reopening of the Incheon Culture and Arts Center and the company’s 35th anniversary.

The production will run from September 24 to 28 at the Small Theater of the Incheon Culture and Arts Center, drawing anticipation as a performance that combines strong artistic quality with broad public appeal.

Founded in 1990 as Korea’s first public theatre company, the Incheon Metropolitan City Theatre Company marks its 35th year with the goal of moving “beyond the first to the best,” offering modern and universally engaging cultural content.

This anniversary staging of The Crucible will feature a new interpretation, promising audiences a powerful experience and lasting impression.

Incheon’s Ganghwa-gun Calls for Extended Fishing Boat Operating Hours

Ganghwa-gun has formally requested that Incheon, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, the Ministry of National Defense, and the Coast Guard ease restrictions on fishing boat entry and exit times in the Ganghwa coastal waters to “two hours before sunrise to two hours after sunset.”

The county explained that the proposal is aimed at ensuring fairness in fishing hours for border-area fishermen and addressing declining catches that threaten their livelihoods.

A county official stated, “Fishing restrictions are not simply a matter of control but are directly tied to the survival of fishermen. Blocking even the minimum opportunity to fish constitutes a violation of basic rights.”

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr