Incheon To Provide Early Scrappage Subsidies for Aging Diesel Vehicles

Incheon Metropolitan City will provide early scrappage subsidies for aging diesel vehicles. The city plans to invest approximately 8.6 billion won to support the early scrappage of 3,715 vehicles, including old diesel cars and construction equipment. Applications will be accepted from March 4 through August 31. Eligible vehicles include all emissions Grade 5 vehicles regardless of fuel type, Grade 4 diesel vehicles, road-use construction machinery such as dump trucks and concrete mixer trucks manufactured before August 31, 2009, and forklifts or excavators manufactured before 2004.

Incheon Recruits Participants for Youth Challenge Support Program

Incheon Metropolitan City is recruiting participants for the Youth Challenge Support Program. The program aims to encourage economic activity and labor market entry among unemployed youth. Eligible applicants are individuals aged 18 to 39 who have had no employment, education, or vocational training experience for at least six months as of the application date.A total of 264 participants will be selected this year to receive tailored programs including in-depth counseling, career exploration, and job competency training.

Incheon To Subsidize Uniform Costs For Students Attending Schools Outside The City

Incheon Metropolitan City will provide up to 310,000 won per student in school uniform subsidies. The subsidies will apply even for students entering middle or high schools in other provinces. Since 2019, Incheon has been the first city nationwide to implement a free school uniform program for local middle and high schools in partnership with the Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education. Since 2023, the city has expanded support to students residing in Incheon who enroll in schools outside the city, fully funded by the municipal budget. Eligible students are first-year middle or high school students registered as Incheon residents as of the enrollment date who are attending schools or registered alternative education institutions in other regions.

IFEZ Launches ‘Early Morning Classic’ Concert at Arts Center Incheon

Arts Center Incheon will present the first performance of its new matinee concert series, “Early Morning Classic,” on March 12 at 11 a.m. The program is in cooperation with the Incheon Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, and pairs rare concerto arrangements with popular orchestral masterpieces. The opening performance features Niccolò Paganini’s Viola Concerto, performed by violist Sangjin Kim. The series expands the traditional matinee format by strategically combining concerto repertoire with large-scale orchestral works.

Incheon Library to Launch 2026 ‘Three Colors Three Books’ Campaign 

Incheon Library will hold the 2026 “Three Colors, Three Books Campaign” launching ceremony and book concert on March 13 at 2 p.m. at Cheonghak Culture Center. The campaign is a citywide reading campaign, and under the theme “Rediscovering Reading,” three titles were selected for citizens to read together throughout 2026. The event will officially introduce the selected books and feature book talks and exhibitions. The event is open to the public, with further details available on the Incheon Library website or by phone.

Cat-exclusive Expo, ‘My Cat Fair 2026,’ to Debut In Incheon

Incheon will host its first-ever cat-exclusive exhibition, “My Cat Fair 2026,” from February 27 to March 1 at Songdo Convensia. The event focuses on cat owners and showcases brands and content covering all aspects of cat lifestyles. Around 70 companies across 90 booths will present cat-related products and services, including food, treats, hygiene and healthcare items. On-site events and seminar programs for cat owners will also be held during the fair.

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr