2025 Incheon Architects Exhibition and Forum to be held for three days from the 4th

Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority (IFEZ) and the Incheon Architects Association of the Korean Institute of Architects said that the “2025 Incheon Architects Exhibition and Forum” will be held at Incheon Startup Park from the 4th to the 6th.

The event, under the theme “Architecture is the Future,” will explore responses to climate change and the direction of carbon-neutral architecture.

At the exhibition, about 70 works will be presented, including an architecture exchange exhibition from six metropolitan cities and Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, a public design company exhibition, and an art exhibition.

“Our neighborhood is changing” Incheon expands support for local commercial districts

Incheon City announced that, to boost local commercial districts and support customized projects for each area, it will add 4 more districts in the second round after supporting 12 districts in the first round of the 2025 Local Commercial District Community Support Project.

The project is open to organizations designated as local commercial district communities.

Support includes joint marketing and environmental improvement. New communities can receive up to 20 million, and communities in their second year or more can receive up to 10 million.

“Ensuring safe childbirth” Two Incheon maternal and child health centers selected

Incheon City announced today that Inha University Hospital and Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital were selected for the “2025 Project to Strengthen Delivery Functions of Regional Maternal and Child Health Centers” hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

In this selection, 10 out of 34 regional maternal and child health centers nationwide were chosen, including two from Incheon City.

As a result, the medical safety net for pregnant women and newborns is expected to be strengthened.

Incheon City to implement “2025 Incentive Evaluation for Regional Construction Industry Vitalization”

Incheon City announced that it has established and will implement the “2025 Incentive Evaluation Plan for Regional Construction Industry Vitalization” to strengthen the competitiveness of the local construction industry and create a fair market environment.

The plan aims to expand participation of local companies in private construction projects. It will comprehensively evaluate the achievements of construction industry promotion by each gu and gun, select excellent ones, and provide differential incentives worth a total of 5 billion.

The schedule will proceed as follows: notification of the evaluation plan in August 2025, performance evaluation in November, and announcement of results and payment of incentives in December.

Incheon to Launch 1,000 won Culture Ticket in October

Incheon City said it will designate October as the “Month of Culture for Citizens,” linking it with “Citizen’s Day” and “Culture Day,” and will start the “ 1,000 won Culture Ticket” program.

The “1,000 won Culture Ticket” was planned so that anyone can enjoy performances, sports, and tourism for just 1,000 won.

In October, the city will run the program for about 5,400 people as part of the “Month of Culture for Citizens.”

Incheon to Expand Purchase of Rental Housing for Low-Income Households

Incheon City announced a study result showing that it is necessary to purchase redevelopment rental housing to support housing stability for low-income households.

According to the Incheon Institute’s 2025 policy study report, “Management Plan for Purchasing Redevelopment Rental Housing in Incheon,” this measure was recommended.

Through public rental housing purchases, it is expected that housing costs will be reduced, stable living conditions provided, and local housing welfare improved.

Incheon to Host ‘Well-Medi Festa Week’ September 4–7

Incheon City and the Incheon Tourism Organization will hold the “2025 Incheon Well-Medi Festa Week” across the city from September 4 to 7.

This year’s event is a lifestyle wellness festival under the theme “FOREST, for rest,” open to citizens and domestic and overseas visitors.

The festival is expected to expand spending in accommodation, food, and transport by linking with local wellness sites, and survey results will be used to improve future policies and programs.

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr