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Incheon National University concludes inaugural Great Books forum with global education leaders

The global forum, held with St. John’s College, discussed the future of liberal arts education and highlighted the Great Books program.

2026.8.4

IFEZ, British group ink MOU on wetland project

The Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) inked an agreement with a wetland restoration organization as the city pushes to accelerate the recognition of Songdo International City as an environmentally friendly and sustainable city.

2026.7.14

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In Korea's car export capital, free parking lots are a graveyard for abandoned vehicles

Beneath the glittering futurism of Incheon's Songdo, dusty cars clog free public parking spaces, some awaiting shipment overseas, others simply deserted — and one containing a body.

2026.6.15

A person is seen in front of Samsung Biologics headquarters in Songdo, Incheon, on May 6. [NEWS1]

Police raid Samsung Biologics over alleged leak of confidential documents by union leader

Police raided Samsung Biologics headquarters to investigate allegations that a union leader had leaked confidential corporate documents, the law enforcement authority said on Wednesday.

2026.5.27

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy wins the the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix in Suzuki, Japan, on March 29. [AP/YONHAP]

F1 Grand Prix in Incheon would be economically viable: Study

A preliminary feasibility study has found that hosting the Formula One (F1) Grand Prix in Incheon would be economically viable, the city government said Thursday.

2026.4.16

Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok, left, and Wycombe Abbey Chairman of Council Peter Warren pose for a photo after signing a memorandum of understanding on the creation of a new campus in Incheon during a visit to the school in Buckinghamshire, Britain, on Feb. 24. [INCHEON METROPOLITAN CITY]

Incheon mayor signs MOUs with British schools as part of efforts to turn city into global education hub

Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok signed agreements this week with two British private schools as the port city moves to expand its role as an international education hub.

2026.2.25

The assailant in the homemade firearm incident that occurred in Songdo International City last month is transferred from Incheon Nonhyeon Police Precinct to prosecution on July 30. [NEWS1]

Songdo shooting suspect killed son despite pleas for mercy

A man is accused of fatally shooting his son after believing financial support had been cut off, despite pleas for mercy.

2025.8.25

Vice Minister of Gender Equality and Family Shin Young-sook, center, delivers opening remarks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Women and the Economy Forum at Songdo Convensia in Incheon on Aug. 12. [MINISTRY OF GENDER EQUALITY AND FAMILY]

Korea signs joint APEC statement supporting women’s rights

All ministerial delegations from the 21 member economies of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) adopted a joint statement on Tuesday in support of women's rights.

2025.8.13

A render of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies' Songdo campus that will open in 2027 [HANKUK UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES]

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies to open new bio-focused campus in Songdo

Hankuk University will open a new campus in Songdo in 2027, focusing on international students and global bio education.

2025.8.5

Police tape is put up at the apartment in northern Seoul of a man who allegedly shot his own son on July 20. [YONHAP]

Shooting suspect not psychopathic, profilers determine

The suspect in a shooting in Incheon that left his son dead and involved a bomb threat did not meet the threshold for further analysis for psychopathy, according to police after interviews with two criminal profilers.

2025.8.4