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Gaehang-dong in Jemulpo-gu Delivers Kimchi to 100 Struggling Households
The Gaehang-dong Community Social Security Council in Jemulpo-gu, Incheon, carried out a 'Kimchi Sharing' project to deliver kimchi to 100 vulnerable households.

Sinheung-dong in Jemulpo-gu launches 'Happy Box Season 2' for low-income households with disabilities
The Sinheung-dong Community Social Security Council in Jemulpo-gu, Incheon, is launching Happy Box Season 2, which will provide food to low-income households with disabilities from August to December.

Jemulpo-gu appoints six civilian members to Public Property Deliberation Committee
Jemulpo-gu in Incheon held an appointment ceremony for the Public Property Deliberation Committee on the 12th and presented appointment certificates to six civilian members.

Yeongjong-gu Head Son Hwajeong Inspects Cooling Bus for Mobile Workers During Heatwave
Son Hwajeong, head of Yeongjong-gu, Incheon, inspected on the 11th the operation of the heat shelter cooling bus for mobile workers at Byeolbit Square in Yeongjong Haneul-dosi.

Yeongjong-gu Pushes Comprehensive Plan to Eradicate Abandoned Waste
Yeongjong-gu in Incheon said on the 13th that it is preparing and pushing a comprehensive plan to eliminate the problem of illegally and long-term abandoned waste.

Ministry of Science and ICT launches research security management system at universities…8 universities selected
The Ministry of Science and ICT held a kickoff meeting on August 13 with the eight universities selected for the research security capacity-building support program.

Ministry of Science and ICT Begins Overhaul of Spectrum Reallocation Fee Calculation System
The Ministry of Science and ICT has begun improving the system for calculating spectrum reallocation fees and has launched an expert research group.

Ministry of Science and ICT Visits Young AI Startups to Hear Challenges; New Competition Planned for First Half of 2027
On August 13, the Ministry of Science and ICT visited Venturium, an incubation space for young AI startups, held a meeting and proposed creating a new youth AI competition in the first half of 2027.

Ongjin-gun releases 300,000 juvenile rockfish off Jangbongdo coast
Ongjin-gun released 300,000 juvenile rockfish off the coast of Jangbongdo on the 13th to boost fishers' incomes and restore fishery resources.

Gangseo-gu Offers Support for Elderly Drivers Through December 31
Gangseo-gu in Seoul is running an elderly driver support program through December 31 that gives transportation cards to people aged 70 and over who voluntarily surrender their driver's licenses.

Military Manpower Administration, Defense Acquisition Program Administration and Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency Hold Awards Ceremony for Public Data and AI Competition
An awards ceremony for the Public Data and AI Utilization Competition, hosted by the Military Manpower Administration, Defense Acquisition Program Administration and Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, was held on August 12 in Cheongju, Chungbuk.

Ongjin-gun Conducts Joint Public-Private Inspection of Harmful Environments for Youth in Yeongheung-myeon
Ongjin-gun conducted a joint public-private inspection of harmful environments for youth in the Yeongheung-myeon area on the 12th to protect young people during the summer vacation season.

Sunflower Path at Incheon's Wolmi Park Creates Summer Retreat in the City
The Wolmi Park Office of Incheon Metropolitan City has planted sunflowers around the Traditional Garden of Wolmi Park to create a summer resting place in the heart of the city.

Incheon to inspect 103 surveying firms to block faulty surveys
Incheon Metropolitan City announced that it will conduct a comprehensive inspection of local surveying firms, including their registration criteria, from August 10 to October 30.

Incheon startups accelerate overseas expansion with support from global Big Tech
Incheon Metropolitan City said companies taking part in the I-Startup Unicorn Dream Project have recently achieved successive results in overseas expansion and commercialization.

[100 Years Ago Today] August 13, 1926 – Seodaemun Prison in the Summer Heat, and the Summer of Those Waiting on Prisoners
On August 13, 1926, Gyeongseong was in the heat of late summer, and outside Seodaemun Prison the families of imprisoned students waited, a story from 100 years ago.

Government Launches '7 SEED' Project for Future Growth… Bold Investment in Advanced Technologies
The government is launching the '7 SEED Project' to foster seven future advanced technology fields, including SMRs, nuclear fusion, quantum, aerospace, and advanced bio.

AI proposes drug candidates, lab verifies: First innovation hub for AI drug development launched
The Ministry of Science and ICT held a launch ceremony on August 12 in Daegu for the pilot group in synthetic drugs, the first innovation hub for AI drug development.

2026 Science and Technology Startup Competition Selects 14 Teams
The Ministry of Science and ICT held the 2026 Science and Technology Startup Competition on August 12 and selected seven teams each from the pre-startup and startup tracks, for a total of 14 teams.

Public Procurement Service visits AI surgical robot development site … supports sales through innovative procurement
On the 13th, the Public Procurement Service visited Loen Surgical at KAIST Munji Campus in Daejeon to inspect the AI surgical robot development site.
