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Shenzhen and Daejeon: Two Aging Paths Diverging from the Same Youth
In a column comparing Shenzhen and Daejeon, two science and technology cities, the author writes that Shenzhen remains young while Daejeon is already aging.

The Fallen Capital, the Reclaimed Kingdom: Uiryeo-wang and Uira-wang's Revival
In 285 CE, Buyeo's capital fell to Moyong Oe's raid and King Uiryeo-wang took his own life, but the following year King Uira-wang regained the kingdom with the help of Western Jin.

[Silver Bridge] Volume 5 · Chapter 1: The country that changed Beijing's retirement age in four months
On January 1, 2025, China changes its statutory retirement age for the first time in 70 years: men from 60 to 63 and women in production jobs from 50 to 55, phased in over 15 years.

AI from an island: the guesthouse owner who spent days on one line, and the tool an island may need first
A column describes how the owner of a small guesthouse in Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwado, wrote and deleted one line of a guest room description for three days.

Jemulpo-gu to conduct full survey of 1,185 integrated care recipients
Jemulpo-gu has launched a full survey of 1,185 integrated care recipients.

Jemulpo-gu to Start Paying Youth Education Vouchers from the 7th
Jemulpo-gu in Incheon will begin paying 50,000 won in youth education vouchers for the second half of the year starting on the 7th.

Jemulpo-gu Holds Successful Gender Equality Week Commemorative Event
Jemulpo-gu in Incheon held a commemorative event for Gender Equality Week on the 3rd at the Jemulpo-gu Culture and Sports Center.

Yeongjong-gu Signs Agreement with 7 Local Hospitals for 'Saessak Jikimi Hospitals'
On the 3rd, Yeongjong-gu in Incheon signed an agreement with seven local medical institutions to designate them as Saessak Jikimi Hospitals (medical institutions designated for child abuse treatment).

Ongjin-gun conducts anti-corruption and integrity training for all staff in second half
Ongjin-gun conducted anti-corruption and integrity training for all staff for the second half of 2026 on the 4th.

National Gwacheon Science Museum to Visit 4 Small Schools in Capital Area
The National Gwacheon Science Museum will visit four small elementary schools in the capital area from September 3 to 11, running science lectures and hands-on programs.

Return of Camp Stanley Takes Shape…Uijeongbu Reviews Ammunition Depot Site and Seeks to Ease Traffic Congestion
On August 31, Uijeongbu Mayor Kim Won-gi visited the northern ammunition depot site of Camp Stanley in Gosan-dong to review utilization plans and measures to ease traffic congestion.

"Modu-ui AI": Kickoff Meeting… Push to Launch Public Service Within the Year
The Ministry of Science and ICT held a meeting on September 4 with the three consortia selected for "Modu-ui AI" and heard their plans to launch a public service within the year.

Yeongheung Suhyeop Donates KRW 5 Million Scholarship to Ongjin-gun Talent Development Foundation
Yeongheung Fisheries Cooperative has donated a KRW 5 million scholarship to the Ongjin-gun Talent Development Foundation to support students in island areas.

Ongjin-gun, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital Provide Free Care to Over 100 Yeonpyeongdo Residents
Ongjin-gun, together with Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, provided free specialist medical care to Yeonpyeongdo residents over two days, the 3rd and 4th.

Namdong-gu Urban Management Corporation Completes Namdong Mulbit Playground With 'Zero Safety Accidents'
The Namdong-gu Urban Management Corporation said the Namdong Mulbit Playground, operated from June 13 to August 30, concluded with zero safety accidents involving users.

Quantum Technology Aims to Leap Forward by Fusing with Other Fields
The Ministry of Science and ICT held the "Quantum Awareness Day" event on September 3 at the Daejeon Office of the National Research Foundation of Korea.

TVING: 39.54 million accounts leaked…stolen developer access key was the culprit
The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on September 3 the results of its investigation into the TVING hacking incident, in which 39,540,000 accounts and 361 development projects were leaked.

Professional Managers to Lead Deeptech Firms in R&D Special Zones Being Trained
The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Innopolis Foundation have launched a 16-week course to train professional managers who will lead the listing and growth of Daedeok Innopolis firms.

Nonhyeon 1-dong Residents Autonomy Committee Cleans Up Sorae Wetland Ecological Park Ahead of Residents General Assembly
The Nonhyeon 1-dong Residents Autonomy Committee said on the 4th that it cleaned up the entrance and exit roads of Sorae Wetland Ecological Park ahead of the residents general assembly.

Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority to build 'global financial belt' linking Songdo and Cheongna
The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority plans to foster a global financial hub that links Songdo's international organizations and climate finance with Cheongna's private and digital finance.
