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I wish studying would disappear.
A tall and handsome boyfriend.
Good health comes first.
I want to make a lot of money and be happy.
Hit the jackpot in business!
Mom and dad, stay healthy. I love you.
Hello, this is Incheon resident Lee Dong-gook.
A diverse swath of residents have shared their hopes.
Knowing their wishes well,
Incheon is working to achieve the happiness of all residents.
We practice sincere administration
that permeates the lives of residents
to build a city full of warmth and affection.
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Incheon’s value city administration
permeates the lives of residents
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As I got married and had a family,
being the father of five children,
the health and safety of my family has become the most important thing for me.
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Incheon pursues a safe future
First metropolitan city in Korea
to receive ISO 22000 certification for tap water
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Ever since I found a home for my family in Incheon,
I have truly felt at peace.
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UNDRR
First city in Korea to be certified as a UN Disaster Risk Reduction Role Model City
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This is what I have lived in and experienced Incheon.
Incheon is the first certified UN Disaster Risk Reduction Role Model City in Korea.
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Lighted streets for pedestrian safety at night
Safety covers for children’s schoolbags
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It responded quickly and appropriately to COVID-19 and demonstrated that it has a tight infrastructure for protecting
the safety of its residents.
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Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority (Smart Strategy Team) / Kim Jong-won
Smart city operation center
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The Smart City Operation Center
brings together innovative ICT and city control technologies
to create a smart city infrastructure that can operate the entire city on a single
platform.
A safe city that is resistant to disasters,
Incheon will continue to expand its domains of “safety.”
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Samsung Bioepis / Lee Ga-ram
K-Bio Lab Hub
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We think that the K-Bio Lab Hub in Songdo, which is becoming the center of Korea’s
innovative bio technology clusters, will become one of the most important global
bio-production hubs for protecting the lives and safety of humanity.
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Incheon dreams of environmental values
NA)
A model city of the future
and a place where you can experience nostalgia for the past.
A city where relaxation and warmth coexist with busy daily life.
Incheon is a place where such diverse scenes harmonize.
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Incheon dreams of environmental values
Kim So-jin / University student
Open Port Creation City Regeneration
Living Zone Urban Forest Expansion
NA)
Old landscapes are well-preserved here.
Since it goes along well with the retro sensibility of the present era,
our generation thinks Gaehang-ro as a hot spot rather than an old town.
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Lee Seung-jae / Office worker
NA)
When I want to relax for a bit after eating lunch with colleagues,
there are plenty of forests like this nearby to visit anytime.
I think this is true relaxation and a source of happiness for me.
After living in Incheon, I learned what a nice environment is.
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Camp Market (Bupyeong)
Lee Young-hae / Cultural commentator
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This is the former US Army installation Camp Market in Bupyeong, and it is finally coming
back to residents in 80 years. It will be reborn into an arts and culture space for the
people.
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Offshore Wind Farms for Clean Energy
Citizen-participatory Solar Power Generation
Incheon-style Hydrogen Power Generation
Eco-friendly Waste Landfill Facility / Incheon Eco Land
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Aware of the importance of the environment that surrounds people,
Incheon built Eco Land, an environment-friendly landfill site,
which will help the city achieve its goal of a great transition of resource circulation.
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Dr. Yoon Ha-yeon, Doctor of environmental engineering
NA)
Eco Land is scheduled to be completed in 2025.
Ash and incombustible waste will be buried 30-40 meters underground
and an air dome will be installed on top.
It will adopt the strictest environmental standards
to create the safest environment-friendly facility for the residents of Yeongheungdo
Island and the people of Incheon.
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To be the center of hydrogen economy by 2030
Eco-friendly Hydrogen Buses
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A city that changes one piece at a time
to build a better environment for the future.
Incheon values the environment
and brings in vitality to the workplace and the daily lives of people.
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Incheon dreams of coexistence
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The greatest charm of Incheon is its people.
Incheon practices thoughtful welfare policies to make a palpable impact on the lives of residents.
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Kim Eun-mi / User of Incheon Support Center for Childcare
Incheon Support Center for Childcare
Korea’s first joint daycare center for infants and toddlers (0-5 years old)
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It is difficult to travel far with children or stay at home all the time these days.
It is nice to have a place nearby where you can play and experience with my children.
I struggled a lot with finding a job.
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Dream Debit Card
Up to three-million-won support for job seeking activities
Lee Dong-won / Office worker
NA)
During that time, Incheon supported me with a debit card and it helped me a lot.
Now I’m fulfilling my dreams with colleagues in my dream company.
I am also planning to apply for the “Youth Bankbook” to save up money.
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Kim Mi-sook / Pureun Hambak library committee member
Active Senior Employment Project
Social contribution activities by professional active seniors
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I felt a bit helpless because even though I had work experience and qualifications, no company wanted to hire me due to my age.
Thanks to Incheon’s work policy, I can work at the library and meet a lot of nice people. Now every day is fulfilling and enjoyable.
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Lee Gi-hoon / Resident
Hyo Dream Welfare Card
The first welfare service in Korea for seniors aged 75 or above
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Now my kids are all grown up, and I can make my own living without much help.
So I think now is the best and happiest time of my life.
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Cho Geun-tae / Traditional market merchant
Incheon e-Eum Card
Incheon Local Gift Card for residents and small business owners
NA)
I understand that the e-Eum Card system was implemented in Incheon for the first time. Sales have been increasing ever since I adopted the system last year. It really looks like the card is quite convenient to use when people buy stuff. It offered surely a boost to my sales.
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Incheon Resident Participatory Budget Support Center / Kim Myung-hee / Team Head
Resident Participatory Budget System
Residents participating in the municipality budgeting processes
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In Incheon, residents participate in budgeting process.
They make their own decisions on budget and operation regarding projects closely related
to everyday life, like smart crosswalks. It means citizens are financially empowered.
The more people come together,
the more hopes get bigger.
Incheon dreams and grows along with those hopes.
The city administration warms up the lives of people.
Incheon continues to look to its people,
and fulfill their hopes and dreams.
Closer
Warmer
Connecting with each other
A city you want to visit
A city you want to stay in
A city you want to live in
We love Incheon.
