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Hanam-si Welfare Center for the Disabled and Olbaro Dental Clinic Sign Oral Health Support Agreement for People with Disabilities
On July 28, 2026, the Hanam-si Welfare Center for the Disabled signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Olbaro Dental Clinic to promote oral health for people with disabilities.

Dasi Mannan Jemulpo: Exhibition at Sudogugsan Dalddongne Museum in Jemulpo-gu
The Sudogugsan Dalddongne Museum in Jemulpo-gu is holding the exhibition 'Dasi Mannan Jemulpo: 110-Year-Old Records Returned from France' to mark the district's launch.

Jemulpo-gu appoints 183 members to community welfare coordination committees in 18 dong
Jemulpo-gu in Incheon has appointed 183 members to the community welfare coordination committees of its 18 dong and held capacity-building training, the district said on the 4th.

Jung-gu Inspects Heat Shelters at Senior Centers
Jung-gu, Seoul, has inspected senior center heat shelters amid the heatwave and decided to open them on weekends as well starting August 1.

Yeongjong-gu Conducts Demand Survey for 'Saessakjikimi Hospital' Child Abuse Treatment Institution
Yeongjong-gu is conducting a demand survey among local clinics and hospitals to designate regional 'Saessakjikimi Hospitals' (medical institutions specializing in child abuse).

Guro-gu Recruits Participants for 'Chajaganeun Petmaseuteo' Dog Behavior Correction Program
Guro-gu is recruiting participants for the second-half behavior correction training 'Chajaganeun Petmaseuteo' for households with dogs showing problem behavior.

Yeongjong-gu Recruits Members for '1st Youth Network' as Youth Policy Communication Channel
Yeongjong-gu in Incheon is recruiting members for the 1st Yeongjong-gu Youth Network, which will reflect the opinions of local youth in district policy.

Yeongjong-gu to Offer Free Cruise Yacht Experience Classes at Wangsan Marina
Yeongjong-gu will run a free experience class from August 11 to October 16 that combines safety training with boarding a cruise yacht at Wangsan Marina.

Incheon ranks first among metropolitan cities in proactive administration, receives Prime Minister's Commendation
Incheon Metropolitan City was selected as an excellent institution in the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's 2026 Comprehensive Evaluation of Local Government Proactive Administration and received the Prime Minister's Commendation.

Incheon City Activates Protection Network for 5,848 Vulnerable Elderly Amid Heatwave
Incheon City said it is responding to heatwave advisories by providing cooling items and special meals to vulnerable elderly residents and strengthening safety checks.

Incheon City Activates Protection Network for Vulnerable Seniors During Heat Wave
Incheon City has activated a protection system for vulnerable seniors in response to heat wave advisories and is providing cooling supplies and special meals.

Incheon to Expand 'Chemical Accident Safety Traffic Lights' to Private Sector
Incheon City announced that the 'Chemical Accident Safety Traffic Lights', which prevent incorrect injection of chemicals, will be expanded to private business sites starting this year.
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[100 Years Ago Today] August 4, 1926 - At 4 A.M. in the Korea Strait, Korea's first soprano disappears
At 4 a.m. on August 4, 1926, Yun Sim-deok and Kim U-jin threw themselves into the sea from the Deoksuhwan ferry, bound for Busan.

Time to share memories with elders, and conversations that keep the brain healthy
Columnist Kim Mi-hui presented in a column a way to use the brain healthily by bringing out old photos and talking with one's parents.

Hanam-si Disabled Welfare Center Wins Excellence Award in Lifelong Learning Content Contest for People with Developmental Disabilities
Hanam-si Disabled Welfare Center received an excellence award for its digital sports content in the Gyeonggi-do contest for excellent lifelong learning content for people with developmental disabilities.

Gangseo Recruits 100 for '2026 Gangseo Leaders Academy' with Korea University Faculty
Gangseo-gu in Seoul is recruiting 100 students on a first-come, first-served basis for the '2026 Gangseo Leaders Academy', a lifelong learning program run with the Korea University Center for Lifelong Education.

Songdo International Library Hosts 'Academy of Arcadia' for Sixth Time
Songdo International Library is hosting the Academy of Arcadia for the sixth time.

Guro-gu Strengthens Road Cleaning With Water During Heatwave Periods
Guro-gu is strengthening water cleaning of major roads when heatwave warnings are issued, to ease the urban heat island effect and remove fine dust.

Songdo Beach Festival to open on the 8th: Enjoy summer sea in the city
The Songdo Beach Festival, which lets people enjoy the atmosphere of the summer sea in the city in Songdo International City, Incheon, will open on the 8th.
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[Digital Healing Theory] The number 3.8 that decided it
Song Jeongsuk, president of the Korea Integrative Healing Association, explained in a column the scientific basis for why digital therapeutics work.
