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Incheon Library to Conduct Public Library Awareness Survey

Incheon Metropolitan City’s Incheon Library said it will conduct an online survey from September 1 to October 9 to gather citizens’ opinions about public libraries through the “2026 Incheon Public Library Citizen Awareness Survey.

” The survey is aimed at both library users and non-users and will examine library usage patterns, satisfaction with library services, and the impact libraries have on people’s lives.

In particular, this year’s survey will be conducted entirely online to improve its accuracy and efficiency.

The city also plans to use various promotional channels to gather a broad range of opinions, including from citizens who do not normally use public libraries.

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Enjoy Live Performances and Screenings Outdoors at the Incheon Culture & Arts Center

A cultural and arts festival is coming to Incheon, offering residents a chance to step away from smartphone screens and OTT services, experiencing the excitement of live performances on an outdoor lawn in the heart of the city.

The Incheon Culture and Arts Center said it will host the outdoor stage “Open Up!” and the outdoor video screening program “2026 Stage on Screen” consecutively at its outdoor plaza for four days from September 9 to 12.

The two events have been designed to allow visitors to enjoy both the energy of live performances and the immersive experience of high-definition content on a large screen in one place, free of charge.

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Incheon to Hold 2026 Incheon Wellness Festa Under Theme ‘Pause in Incheon’

Incheon Metropolitan City said it will hold the “2026 Incheon Wellness Festa” across the city for four days from September 3 to 6.

This year, under the theme “Pause in Incheon,” the festival will offer a wider range of wellness sessions and experiential programs to further strengthen Incheon’s brand as a global healing city.

The festa will be divided into outdoor events held in different areas that combine local attractions with wellness programs, and main events at Sangsang Platform.

All sessions at this year’s event are free of charge and will be operated on a reservation basis.

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Incheon Seeks New Paths for Korea-China Cooperation at 10th INCHINA Forum

Incheon Metropolitan City will hold the “2026 INCHINA Forum International Conference” at Songdo Convensia on September 8 in cooperation with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Korea.

Marking its 10th anniversary this year, the INCHINA Forum will be held under the theme, “Seeking New Korea-China Cooperation in an Era of Great Transformation: AX, GX and CX.

” As the world undergoes major paradigm shifts in areas including artificial intelligence transformation (AX), green transformation (GX), and urban and cultural transformation (CX), the conference will hold in-depth discussions on new directions and practical tasks for Korea-China cooperation that Incheon can lead.

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Incheon Aetteul Public Parking Lot Introduces QR Code Prepayment System

The Incheon Metropolitan City General Construction Headquarters has introduced a QR code-based parking fee prepayment system at Incheon Aetteul Public Parking Lot to improve convenience for users.

The new system allows drivers to pay their parking fees in advance using their mobile phones before leaving the parking lot.

Users can access the system by scanning QR codes installed at the entrances and exits of the Incheon Aetteul Public Parking Lot, as well as at the entrances to Incheon City Hall and the City Council building.

In particular, users can pay their parking fees with a smartphone even without a physical credit card, which is expected to make the parking lot more convenient to use.

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Incheon Library to Hold “3-Color, 3-Book Incheon Book” Exhibition at Local Bookstores

Incheon Metropolitan City’s Incheon Library will hold the “2026 3-Colors, 3-Books Incheon Book” exhibition in cooperation with local bookstores from September 1 to 30 as part of a citywide one city, one book campaign.

The exhibition was organized in cooperation with local bookstores to allow citizens to encounter the book campaign naturally in their daily lives and help spread the culture of reading throughout the community.

Under this year’s theme, “Rediscovering Reading — The Value of Reading Reconsidered in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” a total of 12 books, including the final selections and candidate books from each category, will be displayed and introduced.

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr