Additional Companies Recruited for Namdong Smart Green Industrial Complex

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and Incheon Metropolitan City are recruiting additional companies to participate in the Namdong Smart Green Industrial Complex project. The initiative aims to establish an energy self-sufficient industrial complex by building eco-friendly renewable energy power facilities and improve energy efficiency among companies in the Namdong National Industrial Complex and linked complexes. According to the city and the Korea Industrial Complex Corporation’s Incheon Office, a recruitment notice targeting tenant companies in the complex and related complexes has been issued, with applications currently accepted for the project. Eligible applicants are companies that wish to build renewable energy infrastructure, receive consulting on energy efficiency improvements, replace equipment with high-efficiency systems, or participate in the Renewable Energy 100% campaign.

Incheon To Recruit 700 Households For “1,000-Won Housing” Starting March 16

Incheon Metropolitan City is recruiting prospective tenants for its “1,000-won housing” program. Applications will be accepted from March 16 to 20 at Incheon City Hall’s Central Hall on the 1st floor. The “1,000-won housing” program is Incheon’s unique housing welfare policy designed to address low birth rates and population decline. It allows residents to live for up to six years with a monthly rent of just 30,000 won, or 1,000 won per day. Eligible applicants include non-homeowning households such as newlywed couples within seven years of marriage, soon-to-be newlyweds, and families with newborns.

Incheon Operates ‘Hyeyum’ Policy Research Group for Public Officials

Incheon Metropolitan City will operate the eighth class of “Hyeyum,” a policy research group for public officials, to strengthen their research capabilities and discover creative policy ideas for city development. “Hyeyum,” a pure Korean word meaning “to think,” is a voluntary policy research group formed by public officials from Incheon and its districts and counties. The research activities will run for about six months from March through August. During this period, members will select a policy research topic by teams and carry out studies through discussions, field visits, and consultations with experts.

Incheon To Replace 94 Traffic Signal Controllers In Old Downtown Areas

Ninety-four traffic signal controllers installed at intersections in old downtown Incheon will be replaced with the latest equipment this year. The total budget for the replacement project is 850 million won. The newly introduced controllers will provide real-time traffic signal information to the Korea Road Traffic Authority and private navigation service providers such as T Map, KakaoNavi, and Naver Map, allowing drivers to check waiting times at intersections. 

Incheon Launches Study On Microplastic Pollution In The Air

The Incheon Institute of Health and Environment will carry out a study to track microplastic pollution in the air. Microplastics are plastic particles measuring less than 5 millimeters that are generated through product use, abrasions, and fragmentation. They are considered to be an environmental risk factor. The institute plans to select five locations, including port areas, industrial complexes, and major transportation hubs, to analyze microplastic concentration levels and main components of airborne microplastics.

IPA Introduces Public Drone Filming Service For Partner Companies

The Incheon Port Authority (IPA) will launch a drone-based public service at Incheon Port. Under the program, the authority will provide regular and on-demand aerial filming free of charge to partner companies, including tenant companies at Incheon Port and construction site operators, using professional personnel and drone equipment. Any structure located within Incheon Port, including leased facilities, privately funded facilities, and construction sites, can apply for the service. On-demand aerial filming will also be provided for safety management purposes, such as identifying potential risks and addressing inspection blind spots.

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr