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Citizen theatre company Noriter stages joy and sorrow, proving the power of community theatre
A performance by citizen theatre company Noriter drew more than 500 spectators and earned strong acclaim.

'Insert Clear Plastic Bottles and Cans, Earn Points!' Guro-gu Expands to 11 Automatic Recycling Machines
Guro-gu is installing three additional automatic resource recovery machines that reward points for clear PET bottles and aluminum cans, bringing the total to 11.

Jung-gu Introduces New Incentive for Vulnerable Youth…Up to 500,000 Won for Certifications
Jung-gu in Seoul is introducing for the first time this year a "Vulnerable Youth Leap Incentive" that pays low-income young people up to 500,000 won per year when they obtain a certification.

Korea Gas Corporation Gangwon Regional Headquarters Donates 77 Million Won to 14 Welfare Facilities in Wonju
Korea Gas Corporation Gangwon Regional Headquarters has delivered donations worth 77 million won to 14 social welfare facilities in Wonju-si.

Guro-gu Holds Donation Ceremony to Enhance Welfare for Seniors
On the 27th, Guro-gu held a donation handover ceremony with Daemyeong Gihoek at the Renaissance Hall in the main building of the district office to enhance welfare for the elderly.
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[Digital Healing Theory] The Sleepless Woman Received Something Other Than a Pill
This column was written by Song Jeongsuk, president of the Korea Integrative Healing Association (KIHA), based on her experience at a Gangnam seminar on digital health apps.

Songdo International Library to Run Program on Majors Told by University Student Mentors
Yeonsu-gu will run the program "Major Stories Told by University Student Mentors" at Songdo International Library from August 13 to 14.

Namdong-gu Holds Second Community Social Security Representative Council Meeting
Namdong-gu in Incheon held the second Namdong-gu Community Social Security Representative Council meeting of 2026 on the 24th, the district announced on the 28th.

Yeonsu-gu Wins Grand Prize in Blog Category at Social I Award 2026
Yeonsu-gu won the grand prize in the basic local government (gu) blog category at the Social I Award 2026, its fourth consecutive win.

Fourth Special Exhibition at Namdong Living Culture Center to Be Held in August: 'Namdong, City + Design = ?'
The Namdong Cultural Foundation in Incheon announced that the special exhibition 'Namdong, City+Design=?' will be held from August 3 to September 3.

Seochang Health and Life Support Center Holds Customized Health Course for Residents, 'Bravo! My Life'
The Seochang Health and Life Support Center, operated by the Namdong-gu Public Health Center in Incheon, said on the 28th that it held the resident health course 'Bravo! My Life' from the 15th to the 24th.

'Take Care of Your Health This Summer!' Incheon Namdong Rotary Club Donates Samgyetang Packages to Guwol 4-dong
The Guwol 4-dong Administrative Welfare Center in Namdong-gu, Incheon, said it received 100 food packages, including samgyetang, from the Incheon Namdong Rotary Club.

Mansu 6-dong, Manwol Police Substation Hold Phone Scam Prevention Education at Senior Centers
Mansu 6-dong Administrative Welfare Center in Namdong-gu, Incheon, said it held phone scam prevention education at four senior centers on the 23rd together with the Manwol Police Substation.

Namdong Youth Center's 'Nanuming' runs healthy nutrient intake project for teens
On the 25th, Namdong Youth Center's youth volunteer group Nanuming ran the nutrient intake project 'Maeum Eunggeupcheochiso – Yeongyang on, Geongang up'.

Hanam Conducts Field Inspections After Heavy Rain
On July 18, Hanam-si inspected river improvement sites and the Jaenan-anjeon Sanghwangsil and strengthened management of vulnerable locations following continued heavy rain.

Geumsan Insam FC holds 2026 second-half opening ceremony with local community
Geumsan Insam FC held its 2026 second-half opening ceremony on the 25th, but lost 1-3 to Jungnang Citizen FC in the opening match.

Hanam-si Future Development Committee Unveils Implementation Framework for 101 Tasks in 9th Term
On July 20, the Hanam-si Future Development Committee submitted a white paper outlining policy directions for the 9th elected term to Mayor Lee Hyun-jae.

Guro-gu hands over donated goods worth 30 million won to vulnerable groups
Guro-gu held a donated goods handover ceremony, the "Haengbok Nanum Sarang-ui Huwon Mulpum Jeondalsik," with Nanumyeo Hanadoegi at the Renaissance Hall of the district office on the 27th.

Consumer alert over exaggerated subsidy advertising ahead of Galaxy Z8 pre-orders
The Korea Media and Communications Commission on the 27th urged consumers to be wary of exaggerated subsidy and giveaway advertising by retailers ahead of Galaxy Z8 pre-orders.

New SCB Credit Rating System for Small Businesses to Roll Out at 16 Banks from Late August
The Financial Services Commission will gradually introduce the SCB credit rating system for small businesses across the banking sector starting late August.
