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Yeongjong-gu Family Center to be run by Incheon Catholic Social Welfare Association for five years
Yeongjong-gu has selected the Incheon Catholic Social Welfare Association as the entity to be entrusted with operating the Yeongjong-gu Family Center and has signed a contract.

Korea, UK Strengthen Cooperation on AI Safety and Regulation… Vice Minister Ryu Jemyeong Meets UK AI Undersecretary
Ryu Jemyeong, Second Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and ICT, held a video meeting with the UK's AI undersecretary on September 30 to discuss the direction of cooperation on AI safety and regulation.

Public-Private Council to Be Launched to Commercialize Multipurpose SMRs
The Ministry of Science and ICT held a meeting with SMR supply and demand companies and decided to form a joint public-private council and hold a kickoff meeting in October.

Korea-Vietnam Science and Technology Cooperation Back on Track…Deputy Prime Minister Bae Kyung-hoon Meets Vietnam's Science Minister
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Bae Kyung-hoon met with Vietnam's Minister of Science and Technology in Seoul on October 1 to discuss cooperation measures.

Yeongjong-gu Lands Korean Air MRO Cluster With 150 Billion Won Investment, Laying Groundwork for 'Airport Economy Capital'
Yeongjong-gu, Incheon City and others signed an investment and location agreement on September 30 to establish a Korean Air aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) cluster.

Incheon Culture & Arts Center to Stage Song Cycle 'Bubuiyagi' at October Coffee Concert
Incheon Culture & Arts Center will present the song cycle 'Bubuiyagi' as the eighth performance of its '2026 Coffee Concert' series on October 21 at 2 p.m. in the Sogongyeonjang small hall.

Incheon Strengthens Noise Complaint Response System with Generative AI
The Institute of Health and Environment of Incheon Metropolitan City has developed an integrated noise analysis platform that automatically classifies noise sources using AI and displays measurement data on a map, and held a demonstration.

Health Ministry inspects age-tech center and senior housing in South Korea, discusses integrating AI and care robots into living spaces
On September 30, Eun Seong-ho, director of the Population and Social Services Policy Office at the Ministry of Health and Welfare, visited the Age-Tech Comprehensive Support Center of Kyung Hee University and Samsung Noble County to check their operations.

Government to hold public hearing on site selection for 'Global AI Hub' in Sejong on the 14th
The Global AI Hub Promotion Committee Support Team will hold a public hearing on site selection for the 'Global AI Hub' at 10 a.m. on October 14 at the Government Sejong Convention Center.

Government to Establish National AI Safety Master Plan by Year-End with Public and Private Sectors
The Ministry of Science and ICT will operate a public-private working council from October to draft the '(provisional) National AI Safety Ecosystem Master Plan.'

Ministry of Science and ICT Awards 32 Top Teams in AI and XR Service Developer Competition
The Ministry of Science and ICT held an awards ceremony for the AI and XR service developer competition in Pangyo on September 30 and presented awards to 32 top teams.

History Alive - Baekje Part: Episode 18: Baekje and Wa - Kingdoms of Brothers
This historical documentary traces how Baekje and Wa were intertwined for over 300 years, from the 4th to the 7th century, through the dispatch of princes, the transmission of learning, Buddhism and technology, and joint participation in the Battle of Baekgang.

Korea Media and Communications Commission Approves 'Media Welfare Society' Vision to Guarantee Citizens' Media Rights
On the 30th, the Korea Media and Communications Commission approved at its plenary meeting the first-phase vision and key measures for a 'Media Welfare Society,' comprising 4 goals and 12 policy tasks.

Applications for Second Round of Youth Future Savings Open October 7
The Financial Services Commission and the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency announced that applications for the second round of the Youth Future Savings Account will open from October 7.

15 Incheon citizens receive the 48th Incheon Citizen Award
Incheon Metropolitan City has selected 15 citizens as recipients of the 48th Incheon Metropolitan City Citizen Award to mark the 62nd Citizens' Day.

World's Largest EDM Festival '2026 EDC KOREA' Opens on Yeongjongdo
The '2026 EDC KOREA' will be held on October 3 and 4 at Inspire Entertainment Resort on Yeongjongdo in Incheon.

160 Incheon rural leaders to attend national convention · To receive flag for 2028 event
The Incheon Metropolitan City Agricultural Technology Center said 160 Incheon rural leaders will take part in the 79th Korea Rural Leaders National Convention and receive the convention flag for 2028.

Guro-gu Partners with Seoul Credit Guarantee Foundation to Analyze Local Commercial Districts Using Big Data
Guro-gu signed a business agreement with the Seoul Credit Guarantee Foundation on the 30th for big data-based commercial district analysis and support for small business owners.

Wonju City receives six policy proposals made by children
Wonju City has received six policy proposals to promote children's rights that were created directly by children, and will review how they can be reflected in city administration.

Torch for National Sports Festival Lit at Chamseongdan on Ganghwa, Alongside Gaechen Festival
Ganghwa-gun will hold a torch-lighting ceremony for the 107th National Sports Festival and the 4358th Gaechen Festival on October 3 at 10 a.m. at Chamseongdan on Mount Manisan.
