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Civic Participation

Incheon to Host 5th International Disaster Resilience Leaders Forum…Some 200 Participants from 30 Countries

The Incheon Metropolitan Government will hold the 2026 Incheon International Disaster Resilience Leaders Forum over two days, from September 7 to 8, at Songdo Convensia. The gathering brings together…

Jang Hyung-im, Reporter · 2026/09/03 10:16

Civic Participation

Incheon Ramps Up Safety Inspections of Disaster-Prone Facilities Ahead of Chuseok Holiday

Ahead of the Chuseok holiday, the City of Incheon is launching advance safety inspections of social-disaster-prone areas, including multi-use facilities and clusters of small factories. The city says it…

Jang Hyung-im, Reporter · 2026/09/03 10:14

K-Wave

‘Sound Planet Festival 2026’ Opens at Paradise City in Incheon

A large-scale music festival is set to open in Incheon. Sponsored by the Incheon Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Chan-dae) and the Incheon Tourism Organization (President Yoo Ji-sang), the 'Sound…

Jang Hyung-im, Reporter · 2026/09/03 10:10

Civic Participation

Observing the North and South Poles with Land Satellites… Korean Place Names in Antarctica to Expand

The National Geographic Information Institute under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Korea Polar Research Institute have agreed to jointly build spatial information for the Antarctic…

Jang Hyung-im, Reporter · 2026/09/03 09:52

Social Justice

One Year of Anti-Voice-Phishing Measures: Cases Down 40%, Losses Down 43%

One year after the government rolled out its Comprehensive Measures to Eradicate Voice Phishing, the number of such crimes has fallen by 39.9 percent and the amount of losses…

Jang Hyung-im, Reporter · 2026/09/03 09:50

Education Policy

Vice Minister Park In-kyu of Science and ICT Meets Aerospace Youth at Gyeongsang National University

Park In-kyu, Vice Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Ministry of Science and ICT, visited Gyeongsang National University on September 2 to meet undergraduate and graduate students…

Jang Hyung-im, Reporter · 2026/09/03 09:45

Sustainable Technology

Choi Su-seok of POSTECH Named September Winner of the Korea Science and Technology Award

The Ministry of Science and ICT (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Bae Kyung-hoon) and the National Research Foundation of Korea (President Hong Won-hwa) announced on…

Jang Hyung-im, Reporter · 2026/09/03 09:42

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Rural Development Administration Opens the ‘Future of Post-Harvest Processing’ with Artificial Intelligence

The Rural Development Administration (RDA, Commissioner Lee Seung-don) will host the 'Future Forum on AI-Based Post-Harvest Processing Innovation Technology' on Aug. 31 at the international conference hall of its…

Jang Hyung-im, Reporter · 2026/09/03 09:31

Lifelong Learning

Roving Traditional Performance ‘Eolssu’ Opens Fall Season… Returns to Ganghwa Yongheunggung Park on Sept. 6

The Incheon Metropolitan Government will reopen the fall stage of its roving traditional performance 'Eolssu' on Sept. 6 at the outdoor stage of Yongheunggung Park in Ganghwa-gun. A cultural-welfare…

Jang Hyung-im, Reporter · 2026/09/03 09:16

Defense Industry

Incheon Launches ‘Defense Industry Innovation Cluster Regional Council’… Accelerating an AI Aviation, Counter-Drone Defense Ecosystem

The Incheon Metropolitan Government has embarked on building a defense industry ecosystem specializing in edge-AI-based counter-drone technology. The city (Mayor Park Chan-dae) announced that on the 2nd it held…

Jang Hyung-im, Reporter · 2026/09/03 09:14

Lifelong Learning

Incheon Hosts ‘Second Act of Life’ Talk Concert for Older Adults… ‘Retirement Is Not a Stop but an Expansion of Social Roles’

The Incheon Metropolitan Government held a talk concert to help older adults nearing retirement engage with society and design the second act of their lives. By combining a documentary…

Jang Hyung-im, Reporter · 2026/09/03 09:11

Welfare Policy

Ganghwa-gun Inspects 55 Sites Including Steep Slopes… On-Site Checks Through End of September

Ganghwa-gun has launched safety inspections of 55 steep slopes and vulnerable sections across the county, including areas damaged by the torrential rains this past July. The move is a…

Jang Hyung-im, Reporter · 2026/09/03 09:01

100 Years Ago Today

[100 Years Ago Today] September 2, 1926 – A Month Before Its Grand Opening, Day Laborers Carried the Bricks of Empire

🕙 Evening Edition · September 2, 1926 (Thursday) · 10:10 PM KST (1:10 PM UTC) Good evening. As you wind down your day, step back exactly one century to a…

The Korean Today 1010 · 2026/09/02 22:10

Civic Participation

Michuhol-gu District Conducts Free Vehicle Safety Inspections Ahead of Chuseok

Michuhol-gu District (Mayor Kim Chan-jin) will conduct free vehicle safety inspections ahead of the Chuseok holiday to help residents travel safely to and from their hometowns. [The Korean Today] Scene from…

Kim Mi-hee, Reporter · 2026/09/02 17:30

Three Kingdoms 365

[Day 99] A First Step of the Three Visits

🏯[Day 99] A First Step of the Three VisitsMarch · *The Woman Beneath the Moonlight* | about 3 min read삼국지 365 · Day 99 · Book 1 "Stars Gather"🔴 Watch…

Yeon Samheum, the Commentator · 2026/09/02 17:10

Buyeo & Samhan

[History Lives On – Buyeo & Samhan Series] Episode 3: Yeonggo, Welcoming Heaven in the Dead of Winter

夫 THE KOREAN TODAY History Lives On The Buyeo & Samhan Chronicle Episode 3: Yeonggo, Welcoming Heaven in the Dead of Winter Every December, offices hold year-end award ceremonies and…

The Korean Today 333 · 2026/09/02 15:33

Welfare Policy

Michuhol-gu District, Delivers Chuseok ‘Blessing Package’ with Haksan Sharing Foundation

Michuhol-gu District has teamed up with the Haksan Sharing Foundation to carry out a holiday sharing initiative ahead of Chuseok, delivering 'blessing packages' to underprivileged neighbors in the community. [The Korean…

Kim Mi-hee, Reporter · 2026/09/02 15:30

Civic Participation

Michuhol-gu District, road names assigned to 5 forest trails to boost resident safety, convenience

Michuhol-gu District (Mayor Kim Yun-sik) has taken steps to enhance resident safety and daily convenience by assigning new road names to five forest trail sections within its jurisdiction. [The Korean Today]…

Kim Mi-hee, Reporter · 2026/09/02 13:30

Economic Policy & Trends

Government Sets R&D Budget at 39.5 Trillion Won…Double-Digit Growth for Two Straight Years

The government has set its research and development (R&D) budget for 2027 at 39.5 trillion won. Up 11.2 percent (4.0 trillion won) from this year, it marks a double-digit…

Jang Hyung-im, Reporter · 2026/09/02 11:54

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Government to Invest 200 Trillion Won in R&D Over Five Years for the First Time…From ‘Catch-Up’ to ‘Irreplaceable’

The government will pour more than 200 trillion won into national research and development (R&D) over the five years from 2026 to 2030, the largest such commitment ever. It…

Jang Hyung-im, Reporter · 2026/09/02 11:49

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