Incheon to Offer Pediatric Emergency Response Education for Parents

Incheon Metropolitan City will run a lecture and talk show titled “Emergency Response Roadmap for Our Children” from May through December to help caregivers respond effectively to emergencies involving infants and young children. Organized by the city and hosted by the Incheon Emergency Medical Support Center, the program will feature specialists in emergency medicine and pediatrics delivering practical guidance. Details and registration are available on the Incheon Metropolitan City website.

Incheon to Inspect Hygiene at 856 Large Restaurants

Incheon Metropolitan City will conduct hygiene inspections at 856 large restaurants with floor areas exceeding 300 square meters from May to October when weddings and various gatherings increase. The inspections aim to prevent foodborne illness and ensure safe dining environments, particularly at high-capacity establishments such as buffets. Key checks will include the use and storage of expired or unlabeled ingredients, reuse of leftover food, and compliance with price display regulations.

Incheon to Host Children’s Day Festival at Open Port Area

A large-scale Children’s Day celebration will be held on May 5 at the 1883 Open Port Plaza Area in Bukseong-dong, Jung-gu. The event aims to promote respect for children’s rights and expand their participation in commemoration of the 104th Children’s Day. Under the theme “Child-Friendly Incheon, Where Children Enjoy Their Rights,” the event will bring together children, families, and the community. The program will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a pre-event performance by the Korea Coast Guard Band and children’s cheerleading teams. The festival is open to all residents without prior registration and is scheduled to be operated as an open festival for family visitors.

Geomdan Prehistory Museum to Host Children’s Cultural Experience Event

Celebrating Family Month, the Geomdan Prehistory Museum in Incheon will host a children’s cultural experience event titled “Walgang-Dalgang Prehistoric Playground” on May 2. Held annually in May, the event offers hands-on activities that allow children to experience prehistoric culture and history alongside their families. The program will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis without prior reservation, and participation is free of charge.

Incheon to Adjust Timetable of M6751 Express Bus for Improved Convenience

Incheon Metropolitan City will adjust the operating schedule of the M6751 Metropolitan Express Bus route starting May 4 to better reflect passenger demand. The direct non-stop route connects the main gate of e-Pyeonhansesang Songdo with Exit 6 of Gongdeok Station in Seoul stopping only at Central Park Station and Yeouido. Although increased bus frequency since November 2025 has improved convenience, calls for schedule adjustments continued. Following six months of monitoring, the city will advance the departure time for the first inbound bus headed towards Seoul by around 10 minutes to better align with morning commuting hours, while outbound schedules for buses returning to Incheon will also be adjusted to reflect user demand.

Incheon Finalizes Revised 2030 Urban & Residential Environment Improvement Plan

Incheon Metropolitan City will officially confirm and publish revisions to its “2030 Master Plan for Urban and Residential Environment Improvement.” The revisions aim to address shortcomings identified during redevelopment projects in Incheon’s old downtown areas and improve administrative efficiency. Taking into account on-site conditions such as fluctuations in the construction market, revisions focused on feasibility of redevelopment projects and on updating administrative standards regarding the establishment and operation of redevelopment plans. Key changes include increasing floor area ratios in third-class general residential zones, easing resident consent requirements for district-led planning, and refining standards for public contributions and infrastructure calculations.

Incheon Launches Support Program for Quantum Computing Businesses

Incheon Metropolitan City is accelerating efforts to build a quantum computing ecosystem, a key pillar of future advanced technologies by launching a support program for local companies. In partnership with Yonsei University, the city will recruit companies to participate in the “2026 Incheon Quantum Computing Utilization Support Program.” The initiative aims to provide access to quantum computing technologies, previously difficult for private firms due to high costs and technical barriers, helping strengthen future industrial competitiveness. Going beyond simple technical support, the city views the program as a strategic step toward expanding into a “quantum transformation (QX)-based industrial ecosystem.”

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr