75th Incheon Landing Operation Anniversary Week: ‘UNI(Incheon) Peace Camp’ to Be Held

Incheon Metropolitan City announced that it will host the ‘UNI(Incheon) Peace Camp’ on September 14 at Harbor Park Hotel and the Dongincheon Station South Square area.

The event aims to honor the sacrifices and dedication of 22 countries that fought together during the Korean War and to strengthen solidarity and exchanges between Incheon and cities worldwide.

Around 150 international students from participating countries, currently studying at universities in Incheon, will join the camp. Starting with the opening ceremony in the morning, various cultural events, including a K-POP Academy, a traditional costume fashion show, and hands-on experience programs will take place.

The city plans to continue strengthening international friendship and cooperation with participating nations while enhancing its reputation as a peace city through citizen-participation programs.

Incheon City to Host Special Online and Offline Discount Event for Social Economy Companies

Incheon Metropolitan City announced that it will hold a special online and offline discount event for social economy company products ahead of the Chuseok holiday to boost sales and encourage consumer participation.

The event will provide convenience for busy citizens with easy mobile payments and delivery services.

As the largest planned event of the year, the Incheon Mutual Growth Distribution Support Center stated that the event will offer citizens the opportunity to purchase quality products from social economy companies at affordable prices while helping both citizens and businesses enjoy a prosperous Chuseok.

Incheon’s Smart Tourism Platform ‘Incheon easy’ Wins TPO Innovation Award

Incheon Metropolitan City and Incheon Tourism Organization announced that the city’s smart tourism platform ‘Incheon easy’ won the Tourism Innovation Award at the 12th TPO General Assembly held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on September 5.

‘Incheon easy’ is a smart tourism platform integrating transportation, tourism, culture, and consumption, offering diverse digital services for travelers to enjoy a convenient and personalized experience.

The platform now has 100,000 members and 290,000 accumulated downloads, establishing itself as Incheon’s representative tourism platform. It is also expanding cooperation with local businesses through the ‘Incheon easy Partners Program.’

Incheon City Warns of Tick-Borne Diseases in Autumn

The Incheon Institute of Public Health and Environment is urging citizens to stay cautious about tick-borne diseases as outdoor activities increase in the autumn season.

The institute monitors tick occurrences from April to November each year and has added urban parks and green trails frequently visited by citizens and pets to its investigation sites this year.

It recommends wearing long-sleeved clothing to minimize skin exposure and using repellents when entering grassy areas as key preventive measures.

Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority Holds Naming Contest for Songdo Waterfront Section 6 Lake and Aam Lake

The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority(IFEZ) announced that it will hold a naming contest for Songdo Waterfront Section 6 Lake and Aam Lake.

Any Incheon citizen can participate by submitting entries on the city’s website from the 8th to the 22nd of this month.

The winning names will be finalized as the official names of the two lakes after review by the Yeonsu-gu Naming Committee and the Incheon City Naming Committee.

Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education Signs Companion Island Agreement with Daeijakdo

The Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education signed a companion island agreement with Daeijakdo.

According to the office, the agreement was made to improve participant satisfaction and bring positive effects to the island community, following the achievements of the Sea School program held on Daeijakdo over the past three years.

Both sides agreed to cooperate on infrastructure and sustainable program operations for stable Sea School activities, and local residents and participants recently held a cleanup event at Mokjangbul Beach to celebrate the agreement.

Incheon Tourism Organization’s Sangsang Platform to Host Largest Local Festival in the Seoul Metropolitan Area

The Incheon Tourism Organization and Incheon City announced that they will hold large-scale local and vintage markets and events, including Jemulpo Wave Market (3rd), Oh! Slow Market, and Incheon Noodle Popup Store, at the entire Sangsang Platform space (1,500 pyeong) from the 20th to the 21st.

According to the organization, this will be the largest event since the platform opened in July 2024, with 150 teams participating: 68 teams at Jemulpo Wave Market, 2 teams at Incheon Noodle Popup Store, and 80 teams at Oh! Slow Market.

Various local food, goods, fashion, and handicraft brands will take part in the market.

25th Soraepo-gu Festival Opens on September 26

Namdong-gu, Incheon, announced that the 25th Soraepo-gu Festival will be held for three days from the 26th to the 28th at the Soraepo-gu Haeoreum Square area.

This year’s festival aims to become Korea’s leading marine ecology festival by adding modern elements to Soraepo-gu’s history and traditions.

Various performances for all generations will be held on the main stage during the festival period.

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr