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[Silver Bridge] Volume 5 · Chapter 12 · I walked from a Nowon-gu dinner table to a Beijing chessboard
An introductory column on Chapter 12 of the book "Silver Bridge", in which the author compares a youth-elder co-living project in Nowon-gu with a nursing home case in Beijing.
Artificial intelligence from an island: Chapter 17 of Volume 1 · At an island school where two grades share one classroom, the teacher gains an extra pair of hands
Columnist Jang Hyeong-im, drawing on her experience at a small elementary school in Ganghwa, argues that artificial intelligence is less about replacing teachers than about giving them an extra pair of hands.
988 Residents Take Part in Hwasu 1·Hwapyeong-dong Town Meeting; Vote Decides Next Year's Autonomy Projects
The Hwasu 1·Hwapyeong-dong Residents' Autonomy Committee held a town meeting on the 12th, where residents decided the 2027 autonomy project priorities by vote.
"One sample becomes the start of a new deal"… JOY YOU puts 26 years of manufacturing records into thousands of samples
JOY YOU, a fashion accessories company in Seoul's Namdaemun Market, uses its many samples of pearls, crystals and chains in its consultation and sample rooms for buyer discussions and product development.
Jemulpo-gu cleans 12 public toilets ahead of Chuseok, including in Wolmido and Sinpo
Jemulpo-gu in Incheon is carrying out a thorough cleaning of 12 public toilets ahead of the Chuseok holiday, to continue until the 20th.
Jemulpo-gu Signs Education Innovation District Agreement with Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education
Jemulpo-gu and the Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education signed a memorandum of understanding for the Jemulpo-gu Education Innovation District on the 14th.
Yeongjong-gu Launches 'Village Tax Accountant' Program Offering Free Tax Consultations from Volunteer Accountants
Yeongjong-gu in Incheon announced on the 15th that it is running a 'Village Tax Accountant' program, in which tax accountants provide residents with free consultations on national and local taxes.
Korea-Central Asia Ministerial Meeting on AI and Science and Technology Held in Seoul for the First Time
The Ministry of Science and ICT held the "Korea-Central Asia Ministerial Meeting on Future AI and Science and Technology Partnership" at the Seoul Central Post Office on September 14.
Gwacheon Science Museum Opens Thematic Exhibition Linking Space, Deep Sea and Future Life
The National Gwacheon Science Museum announced that it will hold the thematic exhibition "Beyond Data: The Dark" from September 18, 2026, to August 16, 2027.
Ministry of Science and ICT to reform public institutions under its purview, merging similar functions to strengthen expertise
The Ministry of Science and ICT is pushing to reform public institutions under its purview by merging similar and overlapping functions.
Gangseo-gu Meets Governor of Uzbekistan's Fergana Region, Discusses Economic Cooperation with Five Local Firms, and Tours Magok District
On the 10th, Gangseo-gu in Seoul met with Hayrullo Bozarov, Governor of Uzbekistan's Fergana Region, to discuss friendly exchanges and economic cooperation measures.
Yeongjong-gu to Hold 3rd Somuuido Drawing Contest… Submissions Open from September 21
Yeongjong-gu in Incheon will hold the 3rd Somuuido Drawing Contest and accept entries from September 21 to October 31.
Incheon Seeks Additional 93.9 Billion Won in National Funding from National Assembly
On September 14, Incheon visited the National Assembly to secure an additional 93.9 billion won in national funding for projects left out of the government's budget proposal.
Incheon City Imposes September Regular Property Tax, Payment Due by the 30th
Incheon City has imposed about 1.51 million regular property tax bills for September, totaling about 685.2 billion won, and urges residents to pay by the deadline.
Yeongjong-gu Head Son Hwajeong Meets Parents at Incheon Haneul High School to Hear Local Education Issues
Yeongjong-gu Head Son Hwajeong attended a parents' meeting at Incheon Haneul High School on the 11th to hear education issues.
Jung-gu Sets Up 24-Hour Situation Room for Chuseok Holiday
Jung-gu, Seoul, is operating a 24-hour comprehensive situation room from the 23rd to the 28th during the Chuseok holiday and is pushing comprehensive measures including emergency medical care and safety inspections.
Ministry of Science and ICT Launches Smart Village Expansion System with Cities and Provinces
On September 14, the Ministry of Science and ICT held a launch ceremony for the Smart Village City·Provincial Council with metropolitan and provincial local governments nationwide.
Ministry of Science and ICT Strengthens International Cooperation with Leading Fusion Nations…Aims to Demonstrate Power Generation in the 2030s
Gu Hyeokchae, First Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and ICT, attended the Global Fusion Policy Summit as chief delegate at Mansion House in London, UK, on September 14.
Lee Hu-man and Jeon Chang-hun Selected for September's Korea Engineer Award
The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Industrial Technology Association have selected Lee Hu-man, CEO of Exosystems Inc., and Jeon Chang-hun, a manager at LG Display Co., Ltd., as recipients of the Korea Engineer Award for September 2026.
56 Young Overseas Koreans Take Part in Career and Startup Planning Training in Songdo, Incheon
The Overseas Koreans Agency opened a four-day, five-night career and startup planning program for young overseas Koreans with an opening ceremony in Songdo, Incheon, on the 14th.
