Incheon Launches Comprehensive Measures to Eradicate Violence Against Women and Families

Incheon announced that it is implementing comprehensive measures addressing violence against women and families, recognizing such violence as an urgent issue that must be resolved collectively by society. These measures span prevention, victim recovery, and support for service providers.

The city is pursuing various tailored initiatives to eliminate blind spots in support for victims of gender-based violence and to strengthen protection systems.

The City official stated, “Through a comprehensive plan that organically connects prevention, protection, and recovery, Incheon will create a safer city for residents, while also presenting a leading model based on Incheon that can be expanded nationwide.”

Incheon to Actively Address Childcare Gaps for Dual-Income Families

Incheon announced that it will fully implement childcare policies aimed at easing the parenting burden of dual-income families and closing gaps in childcare services.

Starting in September, the city will simultaneously launch the “1040 Angel Care” program and the “Expanded Part-Time Childcare” service, establishing an integrated support system under the “i+ Gilreodream” series to substantially reduce childcare burdens.

Incheon plans to introduce these programs on a pilot basis beginning in September, and from 2026, it will monitor the outcomes to prevent child neglect and safety risks while supporting parents in balancing work and family life.

Incheon to Expand ‘Incheon-Type Smart Senior Centers’ to 200 Locations

In preparation for a super-aged society, Incheon announced plans to expand the establishment of “Incheon-Type Smart Senior Centers” to provide customized digital welfare environments that support healthy and active lives for the elderly.

The “Incheon-Type Smart Senior Center” project was selected in the 2024 public contest organized by the Ministry of Science and ICT. Incheon completed the construction of 100 smart senior centers last year and conducted pilot operations from January to June this year.

Through the creation of a tailored digital welfare environment for seniors, the city expects to achieve tangible results, including revitalization of non-face-to-face health and leisure programs, strengthening of community care functions, and reduction of the digital divide among the elderly.

Incheon Becomes First in Nation to Implement Support System for Returning Children in Protection to Their Families

Incheon announced that, starting in August, it has launched the nation’s first pilot project to establish a “Support System for Returning Children in Protection to Their Families.” This initiative targets children who cannot receive proper care at home due to parental death, abuse, or neglect.

The core of this project is to ensure stable children protection during the temporary care period immediately after separation from their families. This is achieved through ▲psychological and developmental assessments and health checkups, ▲customized treatment services, ▲linkages with city-wide protection resources, ▲professional counseling and supervised visitation, and ▲the provision of child protection measures.

Moving forward, Incheon plans to continue supporting family reunification programs by providing tailored treatment services, counseling for children, parents, and families, as well as assistance with supervised visitation.

Abandoned Lighting Turned into Resources… Incheon to Establish ‘Circular Economy Lighting Center’

Incheon has signed an investment agreement with Kiel Institute, a specialized organization in lighting technology, to establish a “Circular Economy Lighting Industry Support Center.”

The center will be built in the northern Incheon with a total investment of 40.8 billion won, and is scheduled for completion by 2028.

The facility will focus on developing recycling and resource-circulation technologies for discarded LED lightings, as well as demonstrating and commercializing carbon-reducing smart lighting systems.

‘2025 Life-Loving Night Walk’ to Be Held on the 20th at Songdo Moonlight Park

The “2025 Life-Loving Night Walk Suicide Prevention Campaign” will take place on September 20 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Moonlight Park in Songdo International City.

Two walking courses have been prepared: a 4 km route within Moonlight Park and a 7.9 km route symbolizing the youth suicide rate.

Participants will walk in the dark, sharing the value of “respect for life” and illuminating messages of hope.

Incheon’s Gyeyang-gu Boosts Community Vitality with ‘Aramanse Drawing Contest’

On September 27, Incheon’s Gyeyang-gu will host the “1st Aramanse Drawing Contest” at the Hwangeojangteo March 1st Democratization Movement Memorial Hall.

The contest is open to 100 participants, ranging from children aged five and older to high school students residing in Incheon, with no participation fee required.

This event aims to shed new light on the community’s cultural assets while providing an opportunity for residents to participate together and contribute to revitalizing the local economy.

Ganghwa-gun to Launch ‘Free Taxi Service for Seniors’

Starting in October, Ganghwa-gun of Incheon will implement the “Free Taxi Service for Seniors,” a key pledge of the 8th civilian-elected local government administration.

The program will support transportation costs for county residents aged 70 and older, covering both bus and taxi fares up to a maximum of 240,000 won per year.

Through this initiative, the county expects to guarantee broader mobility rights for seniors who face difficulties using buses, enhance everyday convenience, and ultimately improve their quality of life.

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr