Incheon Metropolitan City to launch the '1,000 Won Brokerage Fee' housing support project

Incheon Metropolitan City announced plans to implement the '1,000 Won Brokerage Fee' project starting next January to support housing stability for vulnerable groups, including newlyweds without homes. Under this initiative, residents such as newlyweds, young people, and basic livelihood recipients who rent homes valued at 100 million won or less will only need to pay 1,000 won. The city will cover the remaining brokerage fee up to 300,000 won, having allocated a budget of 300 million won next year to support approximately 1,000 households.

IFEZ confirms expansion of Ganghwa district and creation of Global Bio Complex

The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority (IFEZ) has finalized its four core strategic projects to be actively pushed forward next year. These key initiatives include the expansion of the Free Economic Zone in the southern part of Ganghwa and the 'K-Con Land' project, which is aimed at fostering the video and cultural industries. Furthermore, IFEZ plans to establish a Global Bio Specialized Complex to drive balanced development between the old and new downtowns, while simultaneously building an industrial innovation platform based on AI convergence to accelerate digital transformation.

Incheon Metropolitan City received 'Excellent' rating in national consumer policy evaluation

Incheon Metropolitan City has received the highest national evaluation for its consumer policies, announcing that it was selected as the top local government in the '2024 Consumer Policy Implementation Plan Performance Evaluation' with a grade of 'Excellent.' Among the 155 consumer policy tasks submitted by central administrative agencies and metropolitan governments, only 26 received this top rating, and notably, all four tasks submitted by Incheon City achieved the 'Excellent' designation.

Incheon Metropolitan City recruits new companies for its Economic and Trade Representative Office in China

Incheon Metropolitan City is accepting applications until December 5 for companies seeking to enter the Incheon (IFEZ) Economic and Trade Representative Office in China.

Selected companies will be able to showcase their products year-round at the office’s exhibition hall and will receive support for trade fairs, buyer matching, and other market-entry opportunities. Eligible applicants are small and medium-sized manufacturing companies headquartered or operating factories in Incheon, producing consumer goods such as household items, beauty products, electronics, pet supplies, or food and beverages.

Incheon Metropolitan City pledges action for a safe society free from violence

Marking the Week for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Incheon Metropolitan City held an event on the 26th under the theme, 'Safe Daily Life Without Violence, A Society Shining with Respect.' The event was organized to raise social awareness about violence against women and to solidify the commitment to creating a safe Incheon. A city official expressed hope that this event would serve as an opportunity for all citizens to recognize the severity of the issue and work together to build a city safe from violence.

Yeonsu-gu selected as an outstanding district in the 2025 Intensive Safety Inspection

Incheon's Yeonsu-gu has been selected as an 'Outstanding District' in the '2025 Intensive Safety Inspection Evaluation' conducted by Incheon Metropolitan City. As a result of this achievement, the district will receive priority support of up to 50% in city subsidies for repair and reinforcement projects next year. Yeonsu-gu has solidified its position as a top-tier local government for three consecutive years, having recorded an 'Excellent' rating in 2023, 'Best' in 2024, and 'Excellent' again in 2025.

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr