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New Peace Cooperation and Labor Inspection Divisions to be Established Next Year
Incheon plans to reorganize its administrative structure, with new divisions for peace cooperation and labor inspection expected to launch in January next year.
As part of the reorganization, the city will rename its Global Affairs Bureau the Peace and International Affairs Bureau and establish a new Peace Cooperation Division under it.
The new division will expand the city’s role in local diplomacy to help build Incheon as a city of peace and strengthen efforts to designate Ganghwa as a special economic zone for peace and economic cooperation.
Meanwhile, 30 local labor inspectors will be assigned to the new Labor Inspection Division to oversee compliance with labor standards and help prevent industrial accidents.

[Article 2]
Incheon Steps Up Preparations for Winter Disasters to Protect Residents
Incheon will implement comprehensive measures to prepare for winter weather hazards from November 15 through March 15 next year, focusing on preventing casualties and property damage caused by heavy snow and cold waves.
The city will prioritize protecting lives by strengthening inspections of disaster-prone areas and facilities.
It also plans to improve emergency alert systems and coordination among relevant agencies to respond to potential disasters before they escalate.

[Article 3]
Incheon Steps Up Crowd Safety Measures Ahead of Halloween
Incheon is strengthening crowd safety measures ahead of Halloween, focusing on busy commercial districts where large gatherings are expected.
As many as 90,000 people are expected to gather around Culture Street and Theme Street in Bupyeong-gu for Halloween on October 31.
The city will maintain heightened safety management in the area through November 1.
Authorities will assess the potential for crowd congestion linked to Halloween events and activities.
They will also inspect potential hazards that could threaten pedestrian safety, including bottlenecks, sloped sections, illegal parking and obstructions on walkways, and take necessary precautions.

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Incheon Shares Best Practices in Community-Based Childcare Programs
Incheon has held a presentation to share successful community-based childcare programs and strengthen local support services that help children grow and thrive.
The city hosted the 2026 Community Childcare Facility Best Practice Showcase, highlighting programs run by local children's centers and community care centers.
Organized by the Incheon Support Center for Local Children's Centers, the event brought together around 80 participants, including staff from both types of facilities.
They shared examples of programs that have supported children's development and recognized the efforts of frontline childcare workers.

[Article 5]
Incheon Opens Applications for Its First Municipal Dementia Care Facility
Incheon is preparing to open its first municipal long-term care facility dedicated to people with dementia, offering specialized public care for older residents and support for their families.
The city will begin accepting applications for admission to the Incheon Municipal Dementia Care Facility at 10 a.m. on November 5.
Located in Galhyeon-dong, Gyeyang-gu, the facility was established to provide specialized care for older adults with dementia and ease the burden on their families.
Applicants must be diagnosed with dementia and registered as residents of Incheon at the time of application.
They must also be classified as eligible for facility-based long-term care benefits under grades 2 through 5, with their individual long-term care plans specifying the use of a specialized dementia care facility.

[Article 6]
Incheon Young Entrepreneurs Seek Global Partners in Vietnam and Japan
Incheon is helping promising young startups expand overseas and attract investment by connecting them with potential business partners in Vietnam and Japan.
Incheon Metropolitan City and the Incheon Center for Creative Economy and Innovation are organizing an overseas expansion program under the Youth Global Expansion Base Support Project.
Ten local startups will take part in activities to identify business partners and explore investment opportunities in the two countries.
A total of 25 young startups with strong growth potential participated in the program this year.
Following a midterm evaluation in July, five promising companies were selected for each country.
They will now pursue business opportunities in major commercial hubs in Vietnam and Japan.

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr