Incheon to support student loan interest for university and graduate students

Incheon Metropolitan City will accept applications for student loan interest support until March 20th. Previous recipients must also reapply for the support program which covers interest accrued during the second half of last year, from July to December. Eligible applicants include current students, students on leave, and unemployed graduates of domestic universities or graduate schools. Applicants or their parents must have been registered residents of Incheon for at least one year. Applications can be submitted through the Incheon Metropolitan City website. After document screening, approved support will be paid in July by deducting the amount from the principal and interest of the applicant’s student loan account.

Incheon to launch “Live City Administration Field Tours” next month

Incheon Metropolitan City’s “Live City Administration Field Tours” will begin on March 3rd. The program allows residents to visit major city project sites as well as cultural and environmental facilities. About 49,000 citizens have participated in the program since its launch in 2012. This year, the program has expanded to include new destinations such as Yeongjong and diversified tour courses. A total of 12 recommended courses will be operated, covering five zones and 50 tour sites.

Incheon Defense Venture Center opens in Songdo

The Incheon Defense Venture Center’s opening ceremony was held at G-Tower in Songdo International City, with its vision for an “Incheon-style defense industry” unveiled. The center was established in cooperation with the Korea Research Institute for Defense Technology Planning and Advancement and other related agencies. The center is expected to serve as a starting point for attracting a defense innovation cluster to Incheon. The central government requires the establishment of a defense venture center as a condition for participation in the national defense innovation cluster program. Among 11 centers nationwide, Incheon is the first in the Seoul metropolitan area. The city plans to gradually build a defense innovation cluster integrating defense, aviation, and advanced industries, leveraging Incheon’s airport, port, and large industrial complexes.

Incheon coastal ferry operations to increase during Lunar New Year holiday

Passenger numbers on coastal ferries connecting Incheon’s islands and the mainland are expected to peak on the 16th, the day before Lunar New Year. The Incheon Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries estimates that about 21,500 passengers will use coastal ferries between February 13 and 18. The figure is about 3 percent higher than the average of 20,888 passengers recorded for the past five years. To accommodate demand, ferry operations will increase from the usual 345 trips to 384 trips during the holiday period.

Incheon urges respiratory infection prevention for safe Lunar New Year holiday

Incheon Metropolitan City has urged residents to follow respiratory infection prevention guidelines as travel and gatherings increase during the holiday period. Influenza risks remain prevalent and residents are advised to practice proper cough etiquette, wash hands correctly, ventilate indoor spaces, and visit medical institutions promptly if symptoms develop. High-risk individuals who have not yet been vaccinated are encouraged to receive influenza vaccination as soon as possible.

Incheon conducts fire safety campaign ahead of Lunar New Year

Incheon Metropolitan City has carried out a fire safety prevention campaign at Geomdan Sageori Station ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. The campaign was conducted jointly with Seo-gu and civic groups. It focused on checking potential fire hazards such as electrical appliances and outlets, which may pose risks during travel or extended absences. At the site, officials distributed fire safety action guidelines and simple self-inspection checklists for households. Safety information materials useful during the holiday period were also provided.

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr