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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

Health Innovation

Jemulpo-gu District to Offer Free Influenza Vaccinations for All Residents Starting Oct. 22

Jemulpo-gu District (Mayor Kim Chan-jin) in Incheon announced that it will provide free influenza vaccinations to all residents starting Oct. 22 at 50 designated medical institutions within the district. The…

Kim Mi-hee, Reporter · 2026/09/02 11:30

100 Years Ago Today

[100 Years Ago Today] September 1, 1926 – Japan

Wednesday, September 1, 1926 · Evening Edition 10:10 - As the clock smiles, reflect on a century of history Good evening. It is 10:10 PM KST on September 1, 2026…

The Korean Today 1010 · 2026/09/01 22:10

Health Innovation

Jemulpo-gu District Launches ‘Red Circle Campaign’ to Prevent Cardio-Cerebrovascular Disease

Jemulpo-gu District (Mayor Kim Chan-jin) in Incheon and Inha University Hospital’s Incheon Regional Cardio-Cerebrovascular Center will run a monthlong campaign to prevent cardio-cerebrovascular disease, timed to coincide with Prevention a…

Kim Mi-hee, Reporter · 2026/09/01 19:30

Three Kingdoms 365

[Day 98] A Single Mother of Xu Shu

🏯[Day 98] A Single Mother of Xu ShuMarch · *The Woman Beneath the Moonlight* | about 3 min read삼국지 365 · Day 98 · Book 1 "Stars Gather"🔴 Watch Three…

Yeon Samheum, the Commentator · 2026/09/01 17:10

Social Justice

Sudoguksan Daldongne Museum selected for sign language video support project by Ministry of Culture

The Sudoguksan Daldongne Museum, operated by Jemulpo-gu District (Mayor Kim Chan-jin) in Incheon, has been selected as a supported institution for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's '2026 Exhibition…

Kim Mi-hee, Reporter · 2026/09/01 17:00

Buyeo & Samhan

[History Lives On – Buyeo & Samhan Series] Episode 2: Sachuldo and the Four Ga – A Kingdom Ruled by Power-Sharing

夫 THE KOREAN TODAY History Lives On The Buyeo & Samhan Chronicle Episode 2: Sachuldo and the Four Ga - A Kingdom Ruled by Power-Sharing There was a king -…

The Korean Today 333 · 2026/09/01 15:33

Welfare Policy

Deokjeok Hanmaeum Volunteer Corps Delivers ‘Yeolmae V-Box’ to 111 Heat Wave-Vulnerable Households

On Aug. 28, the Ongjin-gun County (Governor Jang Jeong-min) Volunteer Center (Director Hong Deuk-pyo) and the Deokjeok Hanmaeum Volunteer Corps (President Kim Young-hee) visited 111 households of climate-disaster-vulnerable residents on…

Kim Mi-hee, Reporter · 2026/09/01 14:30

Welfare Policy

Ongjin-gun County to Accept Applications for Aging Island Housing Improvement Program Starting Sept. 2

Ongjin-gun County (Governor Jang Jeong-min) will begin accepting applications for its "2027 Housing Environment Improvement Project" to respond to population decline and improve housing welfare for residents of the county's…

Kim Mi-hee, Reporter · 2026/09/01 10:30

김미희

Changing the Mood of a Room Through Scent, No Diffuser Required

Wia's Heart-Care Signal · No. 12By Columnist Kim Mi-heeAfter a full day shuttling between the hospital, the pharmacy and the grocery store, there are evenings when the smell that greets…

Kim Mi-hee, Reporter · 2026/09/01 07:30

100 Years Ago Today

[100 Years Ago Today] August 31, 1926 – Northern Expedition Troops Reach Wuchang

Evening Edition · Tuesday, August 31, 1926 Northern Expedition Troops Reach Wuchang's Walls as Seoul Awaits a Press Trial 🕙 10:10 PM KST (1:10 PM UTC) — As you wind…

The Korean Today 1010 · 2026/08/31 22:10

Three Kingdoms 365

[Day 97] A Single Name of Xu Shu

🏯[Day 97] A Single Name of Xu ShuMarch · *The Woman Beneath the Moonlight* | about 3 min read삼국지 365 · Day 97 · Book 1 "Stars Gather"🔴 Watch Three…

Yeon Samheum, the Commentator · 2026/08/31 17:10

Buyeo & Samhan

[History Lives On – Buyeo & Samhan Series] Episode 1: Five Dragons Over the Songhua River — The Birth of Buyeo

夫 THE KOREAN TODAY History Lives On The Buyeo & Samhan Chronicle Episode 1: Five Dragons Over the Songhua River — The Birth of Buyeo "We came from Buyeo" —…

The Korean Today 333 · 2026/08/31 15:33

Welfare Policy

Incheon’s Jemulpo-gu District Opens Public Doosan We’ve Daycare Center

Jemulpo-gu District (Mayor Kim Chan-jin) in Incheon officially opened the public Doosan We've Daycare Center on Aug. 28, a facility built inside an apartment complex constructed under the Songnim District…

Kim Mi-hee, Reporter · 2026/08/31 14:00

Civic Participation

Michuhol-gu Bolsters Alley Safety with Illuminated Building Number Plates

Michuhol-gu District in Incheon has launched a project to enhance alley safety by installing illuminated building number plates that remain clearly visible at night. [The Korean Today] Site of illuminated building…

Kim Mi-hee, Reporter · 2026/08/31 12:00

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

First Public-Private Council Launched to Boost Telecom Network Investment in the AI Era

The Ministry of Science and ICT (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Bae Kyung-hoon) held the inaugural meeting of the 'Public-Private Council for Promoting Telecom Network…

Jang Hyung-im, Reporter · 2026/08/31 11:47

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Ministry of Science and ICT Opens 29 Training Datasets for ‘Sovereign AI Foundation Models’ Free of Charge

The Ministry of Science and ICT and the National Information Society Agency have released 29 types of AI training data secured by the five elite teams of the 「Sovereign…

Jang Hyung-im, Reporter · 2026/08/31 11:42

Education Policy

Rural Development Administration and KIFA Join Hands to Expand Farmers’ Use of AI

The Rural Development Administration and the Korea Information Farmers Association (KIFA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to broaden farmers' use of artificial intelligence (AI) and help boost their…

Jang Hyung-im, Reporter · 2026/08/31 11:31

Civic Participation

Incheon’s English Newsletter 「Incheon Now」 Publishes Its 100th Issue

The Incheon Metropolitan Government (Mayor Park Chan-dae) has published the 100th issue (Vol.100) of its official English newsletter . Since its debut in 2010, this flagship global communication medium…

Jang Hyung-im, Reporter · 2026/08/31 11:16

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