INCHEON NOW

Incheon Metropolitan City English Newsletter

Vol. 67

INCHEON NOW

The cities with the value of Incheon will color Incheon

tonight as well.

2021 Jan+Feb

Jan · Feb / Vol.67

Publisher by Incheon Metropolitan City Publisher Mayor of Incheon Metropolitan City editor in Chief Bong-hoon Shin

Managing editor Sang-hyun Baek Team Manager Jin-kuk Kim Planning & editing Yoon-gyeong Kim Tel +82-32-440-8304

Website www.incheon.go.kr e-mail goodvoice@korea.kr

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Sunrise, viewed from Miadong Beach

Incheon has 168 islands.

Some islands have unique trails that are there because they are on islands

In a space on an island,

the trail and nature are combined exquisitely to introduce the ‘Subtle’ tour to Incheon’s islands, which will offer excitement and unusual experiences.

Subtle

Baengnyeong Daecheong National Geological Park at a Glance

Trend Issue 12 Concerns about the environment start from refraining use of disposables

Incheon Issue 14 ‘Incheon-type Green New Deal’ STARTS

Carbon-neutral and Renewable Energy

6 Way 16 Incheon’s Six Competitive Edges in Business

Together 18 Lucky Guy, Martin Came to Study and Found Lifelong Partner

Mr. Martin Bjerkmo

Road Tour 22 Two Yellow Wheels Running Across Songdo

Series 1, Public Bicycle ‘COOKIE’

On-Incheon 26 Enjoy Traveling in Incheon Online

Culture 28 Festival and performance, exhibition information

News 30 Incheon City News

Information 32 About INCHEON

Incheon quiz 34 Questions for Evaluating Knowledge on Incheon’s Attractions

Real Life 36 First Story of the New Year, Everything about Lunar New Year

Incheon Goods 38 Spotted seals that love the lighthouse

Characters Representing Incheon

Event 39 Instagram Event

You will find that you are very wrong if you only expected the ocean because it is an island.

Among the 168 islands of Incheon, there are special ‘trails’ that you will not find anywhere in the city. From the mysterious sea route that surfaces only twice a day to the gaettigil, which is a trail across the island, experience the amazing and special trails of Incheon’s islands.

Incheon’s Islands have Special Trails

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Special Theme

San-113, Seonjae-ri, Yeongheung- myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon

To see Mokseom Island’s sea route, you need to visit during low tides at Seonjaedo Island.

area

Mokseom Island Sea Route

Admission

5,454 ^㎡

Approximately

300

1,000

MysTerioUs roUTe aCross The sea

There is a mysterious sea route that appears and disappears twice a day. It is the route that leads to ‘Mokseom Island,’ located in Seonjae-ri, Yeongheung-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon. Mokseom Island is a small roundish island visible to the left as soon as you cross Seonjaedaegyo Bridge. It is a small uninhabited island floating alone on the sea in ordinary times, but it reveals a secret route when the water subsides. The sea splits twice a day according to the come and go of the tides and reveals the sandy passage like a golden carpet. The view of the sea route revealing itself slowly arouses admiration.

The sea route connecting Seonjaedo Island to Mokseom Island is a solid route made of sand and pebbles and it forms a mound. When the hidden route appears, you can walk to Mokseom Island. Enjoy the seascape on each side of the route and take a leisurely walk and you will arrive at Mokseom Island in no time. It will take less than ten minutes to take a look around Mokseom Island. You can walk around along the beach or in the small forest inside the island.

There are other programs, such as picking clams and experiencing the mudflat that appears around the island during low tides.

Mokseom Island Sea Route

Length of Coastline

12 ^㎞

area

Nanggaemeori Ridge Way

1.7 ^㎢

5.52 ^㎞

Course: Nanggaemeori – Keunmal – Mokgimi Beach – Deongmulsan required Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes – 2 hours

Trail leaDing To beaUTiFUl sCenery

Gureopdo Island, which is referred to as the Galapagos Islands of Korea, is the most untainted island among the islands of Incheon and is praised as a must-see destination. You can observe pearl millet and wild deer and the beautiful Milky Way in the summer night as there are not many lights in the vicinity. It boasts an attractive landscape as it was selected as the most beautiful forest in the ‘National Beautiful Forest Contest.’ For this, Gureopdo Island is called the Holy Land for Backpackers. This island is also home to Nanggaemeori Ridgeway. This trail leads to the two viewpoints of Nanggaemeori and Deongmulsan. First, in the view from Nanggaemeori, the geometrically-shaped vertical cliff presents a grand sight with the waves, and hawks, which are designated as natural monuments, can be found around Maebawi near the hill. At Deongmulsan, you can see many islands on the sea and the broad hill and endless meadows running up to Nanggaemeori, creating a magnificent spectacle along with the sea.

Gureopdo

Neunggaemeori Ridgeway

Seokpo 3-ri, Deokjeok- myeon, Ongjin-gun

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Special Theme

294, Yeongheung-ro, Yeongheung- myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon

area

Simnipo Maru Gil

23.46 ^㎢

2.2 ^㎞

required Time: 40 minutes Course: Simnipo Coastal Walkway – Simnipo Parking Lot – Imdo Island – Yeongheungdo Gallery - Sambakgol

The Trail WiTh sPeCial sTories

Yeongheungdo is the only island that you can reach without taking a boat in Ongjin-gun. Prince Ingnyeonggun or Wang Gi, a descendant of Goryeo’s royal family, fled and settled here after the fall of the Goryeo Dynasty. ‘Yeong’ from Yeongheungdo Island came from ‘Ingnyeonggun.’ This shows where the name of ‘Yeongheung Ingnyeonggun Gil,’ the trekking course that leads to everywhere in Yeongheungdo Island and Seonjaedo Island, came from. There are 17 courses based on various themes, such as ‘Yeombeot Naru Gil,’ showing the brilliant past of Yeongheungdo Island and ‘Aehyang Gamakkae Gil,’ which reflects the displaced people’s yearning for their hometown.

Among the various trails of Yeongheung Ingnyeonggun Gil, there is a course that offers unique scenery. It is called Simnipo Summaru Gil. Simnipo Beach is known for its clean sea and fine sand beach that combine to create beautiful scenery. The Korean hornbeam colony adds charms to the place. It is an artificial forest made 150 years ago to tone down the sea winds. There is a space to rest in the shade on the edge of the forest.

Simnipo Coastal Walkway runs along the forest for visitors to enjoy a walk with the cool breeze, enjoying the beach and a time for relaxation and healing.

Yeongheungdo

Yeongheung Ingnyeonggu Trail

‘Simnipo Supmaru Gil’

Trail To aPPreCiaTe naTUre

The waters around Daeijakdo Island are designated as a marine ecosystem protection area due to its excellent natural landscape that include sand flats and rocky coast, as well as having preservation values for distinctive topography, such as the grassy sandbank. The trail for coastal visits was constructed to show the scenery of the marine protection area within the extent that does not damage this marine ecosystem and to introduce its excellence.

A pavilion and resting area were placed to observe the ecosystem and topography more closely. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful view of the coast at the observation platforms.

These trails are located across Daeijakdo Island for visitors to enjoy beautiful scenery. The first trail that visitors can find is the one beside the dock. It leads to a course that goes around the island’s edges and back to the dock. It takes about 20 minutes. The blue waves rise and fall on one side of the wooden deck and refreshing trees give shades on the other side. There are full-fledged trekking courses to enjoy the various charms of the island.

Daeijakdo Island Trail ‘Coastal

Exploration Trail

Ijak-ri, Jawol-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon

area

Coastal Trail

2.57 ^㎢

236 ^m

Course: Dock – Observatory Deck – Nongeo Bawi – Jeongjagak Pavilion – Resting Area Time required: 30-40 minutes Length of Coastline

18 ^㎞

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Special Theme

naTUre anD hUMan, sUsTainable CoexisTenCe

The geological park not only preserves geology but also links it with

education and tourism. It reflects both concepts: preservation and utilization.

Baengnyeong Daecheong Geological Park also operates various educational and experiential programs. First, the park offers the commentary program.

The residents of Baengnyeongdo, Daecheongdo, and Socheongdo Islands who completed required training will describe the history, culture, ecology, and environment about the islands.

There are ten commentators you can book through the homepage. The park also offers experiential programs and special programs of drawing a geological map for high school students who want to major in geology and topography related subjects in the college and teachers in relevant fields.

Also, trekking courses are available and various services are provided in cooperation with the residents.

‘Dumujin,’

BaengnyeongDo islanD This is where the sandstone bed turned into solid quartzite underground due to pressure a billion years ago. You can make a clear observation of the sedimentary structure from the wave pattern and cross-bedding.

‘TwisTing Dragon rock,’

BaengnyeongDo islanD It is a column naturally sculpted into a winding form through sea erosion. It is called the ‘Twisting Dragon Rock’ because it looks as though a dragon is twisting its body, trying to ascend to heaven.

‘limesTone isleT’ aT socheongDo islanD

The limestone islet has a stromatolite fossil from the Neoproterozoic Era dating about eight hundred million years ago, which is the oldest fossil in Korea. It is composed of crystalline limestone that makes it look white as if it was powdered.

+ learn more about

‘baengnyeong Daecheong national geological Park’

District : Baengnyeongdo, Daecheongdo, and Socheongdo Islands in Ongjin-gun, Incheon

Area : 66.86㎢ Certification Date : July 10, 2019 Geological Attraction

- Baengnyeongdo Island: Dumujin, Twisting Dragon Rock, Basalt at Jincheon, Kongdol Beach, Sagot Beach - Dacheongdo Island: Nongyeo Beach and Mia Beach,

Seopungbaji Cliff, Coastal Dune at Okjung-dong, Geomeunnang

- Socheongdo Island: Limestone Islet

Homepage : bdgeopark.kr Information : 032-440-3434

* Can be switched to English

* Request for experiential and educational program

geology in naTUre, iTs beaUTy

BaBaengnyeongdo Island, Daecheongdo Island, and Socheongdo Island, where you can observe and study the geological environment around a billion years ago, were created through the metamorphosis of sedimentary rocks, generated in the coast under the influence of high and low tides. These are the valuable spaces that can investigate the geological history of the Proterozoic Era and clearly show the sedimentary structure and shape. Incheon launched a program in 2017 to certify major geological heritages as national geological parks and preserve and use them for tourism. Ten geological attractions were selected as of 2019.

‘Dumujin,’ Baengnyeong Daecheong National Geological Park, vividly reveals the wave pattern, ‘Okjukpo Coastal Dune,’ which is referred to as Sahara of Korea, and pale ‘Bun Bawi,’ which contains stromatolite fossils. These places offer the landscape that can’t be found elsewhere.

Baengnyeong-myeon (Baengnyeongdo Island) and Daecheong-myeon (Daecheongdo Island and Socheongdo Island) are national geological parks. They offer a chance to clearly observe the passage of time through nature and have the geological uniqueness that only they can have.

Trace of Time,

feeling The DepTh

Baengnyeong Daecheong National Geological Park at a Glance

‘nongyeo Beach anD mia Beach’ aT DaecheongDo islanD Nongyeo Beach and Mia Beach are connected to each other during low tide, and you can see the Naite Bawi (Annual Ring Rock), which is the most eccentric feature of the island.

DaecheongDo ‘okjung- Dong coasTal Dune’

This is an active coastal dune located at Okjukpo in the north side of Daecheongdo Island.

In the winter, the sand rides the wind and flows like a river.

From spring to fall, you can observe organisms that live in the dunes.

‘kongDol Beach,’

BaengnyeongDo islanD Rock fragments on the coast were swept away by waves and worn while bumping into each other for around 15,000 years into bean-sized pebbles,

‘kongdol (bean stone),’ that fill the coast.

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10 Feeling Tip

Incheon cIty hall,

PromotIng ‘envIronment-frIendly three no’s camPaIgn’

Recently, trash cans have disappeared at Incheon City Hall. Disposable products, wasted resources, and food wastes are disappearing from public institutions in Incheon in the new year. This movement is called the

‘Environment-friendly City Hall Three No’s Campaign.’ This follows the ‘Environment- friendly Resource Circulating City Hall Development Agreement’ entered by Incheon, ten counties and boroughs, and six public corporations and industrial complexes in Incheon. First, the use of disposable products is entirely prohibited inside public offices including Incheon City Hall. This also applies to meetings and events. The stores inside City Hall may not provide or sell disposable products. Also, trash cans will be removed and recycling bins will be installed and managed to recycle resources. Those who use cafeterias inside participating public institutions are encouraged to take small portions and process leftovers with the RFID-based food waste clearing process system, which charges users for processing their food waste by weight to reduce food waste.

Funeral homes are also getting rid of

1 Use tumblers and personal mugs

2 Use handkerchief

3 Refuse disposable containers when ordering food delivery

4 Do not purchase disposable products

5 Eliminate personal trash cans in the office

10 habits for environment-friendly resource recycling City hall

6 Reuse paper

7 Practice separate collection rules, ‘Empty, Wash, Separate, Do not Mix’

8 Take just enough food

9 Dispose of leftovers properly

10 Make the 10th of each month No-disposables Day disposable products. Incheon signed and implemented an MOU for ‘Creating Funeral Culture without Disposable Products’ with five general hospitals including Incheon Medical Center within the jurisdiction and the Incheon Federation for Environmental Movement. From 2022, funeral agencies and private funeral homes will also join the campaign.

Last year, Incheon had the ‘Declaration of Independence from Waste.’ This year, Incheon presented a proposition, ‘Future of Environment-friendly Resource Circulation,’

to the world. Incheon is diligently making its way into the environment-friendly future with the ‘Incheon Green New Deal’ policy.

First, the policy intends to reduce carbon emissions in all sectors, including economy and life, in Incheon. Then, Incheon will switch from fossil fuels to new renewable energy such as offshore wind power, solar energy, and hydrogen as main energy sources while increasing carbon sinks significantly. Incheon will also make efforts to resolve marine waste and microplastic issues so that the sea and mudflats can function as they are naturally expected to.

concerns about the environment

Start from refraining use of disposables

It has already been over a year since COVID-19 has shaken everyday life and the world.

COVID-19 also put a brake on the movement to refrain from using disposables in response to environmental concerns. From boxes to fillings for packages, and

disposable containers, wastes from various disposables are piling up.

The era of the ‘waste pandemic’ caused by the ‘virus pandemic.’ The environmental issue has become a reality that threatens the future of Earth.

INCHEON

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Trend Issue

‘Incheon

Green new Deal’

StartS

From this year, Incheon is taking the initiative in substantially implementing the ‘Incheon Green New Deal’ project that includes carbon neutrality and the supply of renewable energy.

Incheon made ‘Creating a low-carbon, green economy, and green life city’ the key objective for the environmental sector in 2021 to promote a variety of strategic projects. First, Incheon will fully implement the Incheon Green New Deal project, which will cost 5.6 trillion won from this year until 2025.

Carbon-neutral and Renewable Energy

Last year, Incheon announced the Incheon Green New Deal promotion plan, which intends to increase the use of renewable energies and promote the resource circulation system by closing metropolitan landfills. Incheon will put spurs to the early decommissioning of Yeongheung Units 1 and 2 as it joined the ‘Power Plant Coal Alliance (PPCA)’

this year, establish a master plan for the Incheon New Deal project for carrying out the Carbon Neutrality Goals for 2050, expand supply of electric and hydrogen vehicles, and create an alternative for landfills to close the metropolitan landfill by 2025.

Yeongheung Thermal Power Station has been operated by Korea South-East Power since 2004 and is responsible for 30% of all greenhouse gas emissions in Incheon. Incheon

energy

decided to push forward with the early decommissioning of Yeongheung Units 1 and 2 in accordance with the central government’s carbon neutrality keynote for 2050.

Incheon will also launch the ‘Environmental Capital Steering Group (provisional title)’ to expedite the carbon- neutrality policy by improving the marine environment and search for ways to support the Offshore Wind Park, which is currently being carried out by large power companies in the coasts of Incheon.

In addition, Incheon will improve indoor air quality in facilities for vulnerable social groups, such as daycare centers and elderly nursing homes, intensify the management of hazardous chemicals safety, establish district resource circulation centers (incineration plants), and establish an integrated management system for the ecology and environment at the estuary of Hangang (Riv.).

Incheon will install 1,114 air ventilating and heating systems this year mainly around facilities for vulnerable social groups, and create the Hangang Estuary Ecology and Environment Integrated Management and Non- contact Center, in which 39 organizations including central and local governments, academic circles, and private organizations participate in.

Meanwhile, an Incheon official said, “We will devote all our capacities to become the Environmental Capital, such as finding various projects that we can do in Incheon in line with the keynote of the central government’s Green New Deal Policy.”

The Korean government has set up a plan to overcome the crisis resulting from low-growth, polarization, and COVID-19 and lead the global economy by promoting the ‘Korean New Deals,’ such as Digital, Green, and Human New Deals.

In line with the central government’s effort, Incheon has also promoted the

‘Incheon New Deal’ to resolve urban issues of Incheon and to create future opportunities, while announcing a master plan together with citizens and experts in October of last year. The ‘Incheon New Deal’ added the bio industry, which is the strength of Incheon, and is promoted as Digital, Green, Bio, and Human New Deals with emphasis on resolving pending issues, such as the resolution of problems related to metropolitan landfills and the improvement of economic structure centered on manufacturing industry. It will also continuously create future opportunities of Incheon by attracting the Bio Process HR Fostering Center, designating Incheon as a Smart Tourist City, and commissioning major reconstruction projects for industrial complexes while focusing on creating jobs and intensifying an employment network.

inCheon neW Deal PoliCy inCheon, CreaTing loW-Carbon,

green eConoMy, anD green liFe CiTy

Renewable

Incheon Issue

Russia Europe

China Asia

India Africa

Australia Singapore

Radius 2,000 km

3h

South America

Brazil

Argentina Mexico

United States of America North America

Canada

2h 1h

INCHEON

Hong Kong Beijing

Shanghai Tokyo

Hong Kong

Radius 2,000 km

exCellenT loCaTion,

CenTer oF The norTheasT asian eConoMy

Incheon is located in the center of the Northeast Asian economic bloc, which includes China, Japan, Hong Kong, and Russia. As of 2017, Northeast Asia’s population reached 1,716,070,000, accounting for 22.4% of the global population, and its GDP for 24.4% of the world’s GDP. As 147 major cities with more than a million people are located within three hours’ reach by plane, Incheon can quickly cope with dynamic changes in Asia’s business market. Furthermore, Incheon is located in the capital area in which 40% of South Korea’s population live in. It also has quick access to the capital area market that is home to 26 million people.

incheon’s six competitive edges in Business

Incheon’s unique competitiveness is its engine for business success. Incheon’s competitiveness can be generally divided into its position in the center of the Northeast Asian economy, traffic network connected to the world, best business environment, safe residential environment, highly qualified and competent human resources, and new driving force – Incheon Free Economic Zone. This edition of Incheon Now takes a look at the ‘Excellent Positioning in the Center of the Northeast Asian Economy’

among the global business competitive edges of Incheon, which is riding tall as the center of global business.

Excellent Positioning in the Center of the Northeast Asian Economy

overview of incheon

gDP in northeast asia

Cities Close to incheon and Population area

PoPUlaTion

gDP

MaJor CiTies

Beijing (China)

Hanoi (Vietnam)

Hong Kong (China)

Quezon City (Philippines) Xinbei

(Taiwan)

Pyeongyang (North Korea) 21 million

3.71 Million

7.24 million

3.08 Million 3.97 million

3.22 Million

Yokohama (Japan)

Ulan Bator (Mongolia) 3.78 million

2.99 Million Within three-hour flights (2,000㎞ radius):

147

393.15

1,063.26 ^㎢

(1.06% of the entire country)

GDP of Northeast Asia is

18,461.5

24.2%

2,942,553

(as of September 2020)

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6 Way

Lucky Guy, Martin

Came to Study and Found Lifelong Partner

SImIlar yet dIffereNt.

that’S why they are a couple

Martin’s wife, Soo-yeon, was an exchange student in Norway back in 2012. Through a friend she made then, she was introduced to Martin, who came to Korea as an exchange student in 2013.

They became lovers when Soo-yeon helped Martin, who was having a hard time adapting to life in Korea. The couple finally tied the knot.

One went to Norway, and the other came to Korea from Norway. As if they were meant for each other, Martin and Soo-yeon wondered about and chose each other’s country out of curiosity.

Even the reason for choosing each other’s country is similar. Soo-yeon majored in journalism at university and selected Norway because she wanted to experience a unique culture that might help with her career. Martin also wanted to experience an exotic Asian culture different from the European culture that is about the same as Norway. Korea, the only divided nation in the world, was of interest to Martin who thereby chose the country to learn more about it.

When you think about it, the chances of a couple visiting each other’s countries as exchange students are quite rare. This could have been the reason they were more attracted to each other.

After continuing the long-distance relationship for a long time, they registered their marriage in 2017 when Martin came to Korea and became an official couple by having a wedding in 2018.

Mr. Martin Bjerkmo

Martin Bjerkmo (“Martin”),

who comes from a faraway place in Norway in Northern Europe, calls himself a ‘Lucky Guy.’ That’s because he met his wife, Soo-yeon Jeon (“Soo-yeon”) when he came to study in Korea who he made a happy family with.

Officially, he came to Korea in August 2017, but he had already visited Korea as an exchange student back in 2013. He met Soo-yeon then, and luckily, continued the relationship until they finally married a few years ago. They are now enjoying a sweet honeymoon life.

Let’s listen to the life story of a handsome husband and a beautiful wife.

reaSSured (?) lIfe away from home

Martin lives in Korea, a foreign country to him, but he is not afraid. His wife is Korean and he can ask her anything anytime. But for his colleagues, living away from home is not that easy.

Martin works at the Green Climate Fund (GCF), which is an international organization. He often hears about the difficulty of living abroad from his peers who are also foreigners. One of the things that make it difficult is that there is no information in English, especially leaflets about tourist attractions and restaurants, even though Songdo is an international city. Apartment announcements are only provided in Korean and not in English, that they have difficulties understanding Martin and his wife, Soo-yeon

interview

01

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information about recycling and other apartment- related information. Martin asked the apartment management to make announcements in English as well, and it went through.

Songdo is a smart city with many parks and green such as Central Park and a variety of convenience facilities. Still, there is a huge language barrier, and Martin says this requires a solution.

He says that he should learn Korean since he lives in Korea but it is not easy to master Korean. Martin also attended the Korean language class offered by IFEZ for one semester. Later, the school switched to contact-free online lectures due to the prevalence of COVID-19, which slowed down the learning process.

Also, since he mainly speaks in English at home and work, his Korean skill is still at a beginner’s level. He says he will strive to concentrate on Korean this year.

liFe FaiThFUl To The PresenT

We asked Martin about his plans for the future.

Martin said he is satisfied with his life now and wishes to enjoy the present. However, Martin wishes to return home to Norway when the COVID-19 situation improves. Martin has not visited his hometown for two years and he missed it so much so that he became homesick last Christmas.

Because his homeland, Christmas is hugely celebrated in Norway due to its proximity to Finland, the home of Santa Claus, Martin says he thought about his hometown a lot during the Christmas season.

Martin hopes that he will have a chance to visit Norway around Easter as circumstances are improving around the world with the supply of vaccines for COVID-19.

Soo-yeon lived in Songdo for a year. She says she likes it here because it is quiet and peaceful and she wants to live here staying healthy. They live with their pet Bobby that they adopted from an abandoned dog protection center near the airport, but she said they do have plans to add another member of the family.

The couple must enjoy every moment wherever they are, but they think about returning to Norway, which is Martin’s home. Because Martin misses nature at home, Soo-yeon promised to go to Norway with him although no one knows when that will be.

Source: Martin Bjerkmo They live in Songdo with their pet, Bobby,

a year-old dog that they adopted from an abandoned dog protection center near the airport.

It was interesting to see how calm and serious the couple was, unlike the young people of today, throughout the interview.

We hope this couple, who continued their relationship beyond borders, leads a great life as now wherever they live in the future.

We hope this couple, who continued their relationship beyond borders, leads a great life as now wherever they live in the future.

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Together

enJoying PUbliC biCyCle, ‘CooKie’ (hoW To Use CooKie)

1. Download the COOKIE app and join membership

3. Check the location of the bicycle and find a bike 5. Find and scan the QR

code on the bicycle 7. Park the bicycle at a

place where it does not interrupt pedestrians

6. When the smart lock opens, use the bicycle while exercising safety 8. Pull down the yellow

lever to lock the smart lock to stop using the bicycle

2. Charge

(including deposit and cash)

4. Press the QR code scan button of the app in front of the bicycle

FroM relaxaTion To inVigoraTion, PleasanT biKe TriP in songDo

Songdo has an excellent environment for riding bicycle. Bicycle roads are everywhere, including Central Park, Haedoji (Sunrise) Park, and Penta Park. Sidewalks and bike trails are divided for safe riding. You can enjoy various activities at attractions you can reach by bike and also the scenery of the park that changes colorfully in each season and the refined and brilliant image of the city, making the trip in Songdo more interesting. Bicycle related facilities such as bicycle rental shops, bicycle racks, and pumps can be found easily along the bicycle roads for better convenience.

You can rent an ordinary bicycle, but we recommend that you try ‘COOKIE,’ the public bike that you can enjoy only in Yeonsu-gu, Incheon. The yellow bicycle, ‘COOKIE,’

arranged neatly across Songdo, is a public bicycle operated by Yeonsu-gu. Anyone can use it anywhere, anytime. What is unique about ‘COOKIE’ is that it does not require racks and rental systems like public bicycles operated in other cities. You can rent the bicycle near you and return it at the place of arrival using the bicycle’s lock and communication equipment built into the bicycle.

When it is too close to take a bus or a taxi, when you want to get around quickly inside Songdo and visit various attractions, or when you want to fully enjoy the weather and scenery, use ‘COOKIE,’ the yellow public bicycle. It’s easy and convenient to use. You can run on it anywhere inside Yeonsu-gu.

intended Users: 14-year-old or over Deposit: 5,000 won

rates: 250 won per 20 minutes Charging fees: In-app purchase

* To use the bicycle, you need to charge the deposit and also e-cash

* Bicycles are for use within Yeonsu-gu (borough), Incheon only

Two Yellow Wheels Running Across Songdo

Incheon offers ‘unique mobility’ that allows you to enjoy your trip in a little more outlandishly way. You can use this mobility to do sight-seeing, reach your destination comfortably, or find unique scenes. The first part of the series is about the public bike that you can enjoy only in Songdo, Incheon by the name of ‘COOKIE.’

series1

Public Bicycle

‘ COOKIE’

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Road Tour

Address: 175, Artcenter-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon

+ ‘I-Vision Center’

Weekdays: 10:00~20:00 Weekend: 10:00~18:00 Homepage: www.ifez.go.kr Information: 032-453-7882

G Tower

Address : 196, Technopark-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon + ‘Water Leisure’

East Boat House: 032-831-4609 West Boathouse: 032-834-4609

Songdo Central Park Tri-bowl

Address: 250, Incheontower-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon

Hours: Weekdays 13:00-17:30 Homepage: www.tribowl.kr Information: 032-832-7995

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Look over there!

They are kayaking!

‘A bicycle trip Songdo

in’ course.

solchan Park Michuhol Park

sunrise Park Central Park

Tri-bowl g Tower

‘biCyCle TriP in songDo’ CoUrse

The trip starts from Solchan Park. Enjoy riding while appreciating the sea view. At the next destination, Michuhol Park, have fun looking for traditional Korean style architecture located across the place. Central Park, Korea’s first sea water park, features a water way running in the middle of the park. The Tri-bowl will capture your eyes with a unique form that becomes broader toward the top. Finally, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Songdo at the observatory inside G-Tower.

Address: 51, Haedoji-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon Instructions: Tandem bikes available Rates: 5,000 won (1 hour)

Information: 032-721-4417

Haedoji (Sunrise) Park

Solchan Park

Address: 20 Convensia Boulevard 391 Yeonsu-gu, Incheon

+ Cafe ‘Kason 24’

Homepage: www.caisson24.com Information: 032-832-0024

Michuhol Park

Address: 59, Haesong-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon

+ Education and Experience ‘Songdo Tidal Flat Cultural Center’

Homepage: www.insiseol.or.kr/institution_

guidance/central_park Information: 032-456-2878

Tips for

more exciting and pleasant memories

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Let’s Go!

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Road Tour

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Incheon Metropolitan City’s Official YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/user/icncityhall Incheon Tourism Organization’s Official YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/c/DiscoverIncheon

Jeondeongsa Temple holds significant historical value as the oldest existing temple in Korea.

From the traditional building that forms a quiet and still atmosphere to the leaves reflecting the sunlight, and wild flowers that blossom in a cluster, the scenery in the video is relaxing and peaceful. The video shows the buildings in the temple from Daeungjeon Hall to Yaksijeon Hall. Through the video you can learn about the history of Korea.

This place is filled with a variety of spaces of Ganghwado Island and Seokmodo Island such as blue waves, beautiful scenery, relaxed atmosphere, experiences and festivals. It also contains detailed descriptions and sceneries of the attractions. What is interesting is that Incheon’s character also appears in the video.

The narration comes with subtitles to facilitate easy understanding of the descriptions. The same video is uploaded with Korean, Chinese, and English subtitles for foreigners.

When the sun sets and night falls, lights turn on one after another. The brilliant nightscape of Songdo International City in red, blue, yellow, and white colors creates a world different from that of the day. You can enjoy the charming scenery of Songdo in the video, created to make Songdo’s refined and sensuous atmosphere stand out. The theme of this video, ‘Omniscient Viewpoint of Incheon,’ was embodied by filming a variety of places in Incheon using a drone. It made good use of the charming points to make you want to leave for Incheon immediately.

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COVID-19 triggered a new paradigm for traveling. While safety is an essential requisite, the concept of ‘Online Trip’ using photographs, videos, and games has emerged.

Following this trend, the editorial staff of <Incheon Now> decided to introduce various platforms to enjoy the charms of Incheon online, starting with six videos that introduce

the special spaces of Incheon.

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In Haedoji (Sunrise) Park dyed in red and yellow, various sounds of the park, such as the sound of wind blowing, leaves brushing against each other, walking on fallen leaves, and bicycles, can be heard with the scenery that becomes painted with autumn colors. The combination of ASMR and the scenery of Haedoji (Sunrise) Park sets your heart at rest and heals you in a relaxing ambience. It uses ASMR to stimulate the brain to give psychological comfort while adding visual and tactile stimuli centered on hearing.

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The concert schedule is subject to change due to circumstances regarding COVID-19. Please check in advance by phone or through the internet.

Delicate Presentation of Schumann’s Life

Pianist, Kun-woo Paik, who is referred to as the ‘Truth- seeker on the Keyboard,’ will hold a piano recital at Art Center Incheon on March 6. At this concert, Paik will depict both the younger days of Schumann, when he was filled with inspirations, and his latter days, when his life was gradually stained with madness. Based on extensive research and study, he attempts to express the composer’s music world more tri-dimensionally. He will perform the representative pieces of Schumann as well as the songs that give a glimpse of his dark side.

‘Kun-woo Paik and Schumann’ will start with ‘Abegg- Variationen,’ which is Schumann’s first piece, followed by

‘Drei Fantasiestücke’, ‘Arabeske’, ‘Gesänge der Frühe’, and

‘Kinderszenen.’ The concert ends with the last piano piece of Schumann, ‘Geistervariationen.’ The audience will be able to rediscover the songs by Schumann, who bloomed in pure passion, suffered through music and love, and walked a path of pain through the melody heard from the delicate hands of Kun-woo Paik.

Date: Saturday March 6, 2021 at 5 p.m.

Ticket: R 50,000 won, S 30,000 won Venue: Art Center Incheon Concert Hall homepage: www.aci.or.kr

information: 032-453-7700

Date: Sunday February 14, 2021 at 7 p.m.

Ticket: Free

Venue: UNIVERSE app and official site Homepage: universe-official.io/kr/home Information: 1600-0020

Date: Sunday February 21, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.

Ticket: All seats 10,000 won Venue: Elim Hall at Elim Art Center Homepage: www.elimartcenter.co.kr Information: 032-289-4276

Date: Sunday February 28, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.

Ticket: All seats 10,000 won Venue: Elim Hall, Elim Art Center Homepage: www.elimartcenter.co.kr Information: 032-289-4276

Kun-woo Paik and Schumann

UNI-KON

UNIVERSE is holding ‘UNI-KON,’ an online live concert on February 14. UNIVERSE is an entertainment platform and app operated by NC Soft Co., Ltd. (NC) that connects artists and fans through various contents using NC’s information technology with artists who lead the K-POP storm. Fourteen teams of artists, including Kang Daniel, The Boys, MONSTA X, ASTRO, IZ*ONE, (G)I-DLE, Oh My Girl, and WJSN, will perform at the concert, and fans can enjoy their performances through the UNIVERSE app and official website. The platform uses XR technologies, such as AR and MR, in the concert and offers a multi-view feature that allows fans to enjoy the concert at various angles to make it an exciting and emotion-filled event for the audience.

KOrEA FlUTE SOlOISTS

Elim Art Center presents a flute concert by “Korea Flute Soloists” on February 21. Korea Flute Soloists is a performing group founded by flutist Myeong-ju Ahn to expand the basis for flutists and establish a foothold for Korean flutists to enter the global stage. The group is known for the fantastic harmony of flutists who have distinctive styles and their passionate performance. At this concert, they will perform songs that present the pure and clear tone of flutes, such as Vivaldi’s <Concert for Piccolo No. 3 in D Major ‘Il Gardellino’>, Rachmaninoff’s <Vocalise for Alto Flute>, Garson’s <Jazz Variations on Caprice No. 24 by Paganini>, and Smetana’s <‘Ma Vlast’, II. Die Moldau>.

TENOr SEONg-EUN lEE VOCAl rECITAl

Tenor Seong-eun Lee graduated from Yonsei University, Manhattan School of Music, and Bard College Conservatory of Music. He is also the final winner of the 2009 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. This year, Lee will be holding a vocal recital at Elim Art Center on February 28. Lee has been active in the global stages including the USA, Canada, South America, and Korea, presenting colorful repertoires to mesmerize the audience with his sweet and gentle voice.

At this concert, he will perform R. Schumann’s <Dichterliebe Op.48>, Frantz Listz’s <Tre sonetti di Petrarca>, and H. Wolf’s

<Mörike Lieder>.

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Culture

News Brief This month’s city hot news

City Buses to be Used to Crack Down on Parking/Stopping and Reserved Lanes Violations from March

Incheon will install cameras on city buses from March and crack down on vehicles violating the bus-only lanes and illegal parking and stopping near bus stops.

Starting from installing cameras on a total of six buses, two in each of the three routes consisting of No. 5 Bus (Trunk Line), No. 30 (Trunk Line), and No. 45 (Trunk Line), Incheon will install cameras on a total of 18 buses this year. Next year, cameras will be additionally installed to 24 buses for a total 48 buses in eight routes cracking down on violations in all sections of the city.

The crack down on illegal parking and stopping will take place between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. and that on the violation of bus-only lane, between 7 and 9 a.m. and between 5 and 8 p.m. Fines will range from 40,000 to 100,000 won.

Opening Traditional Cultural Experience Hall in Gyeyang-gu

Incheon is investing 860 million won in

constructing a traditional cultural experience hall inside the agricultural technology center located

Extending Korean Language Class for Foreigners.

The Korean Language Class, which is winning favorable feedback from foreigners living in the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ), offers more courses and adds morning courses to facilitate learning.

The Korean Language Class turned from in- person classes to non-contact online courses since the outbreak of COVID-19. It previously offered 22 courses over three terms, and this year, it will add 14 courses for a total of 36 courses over three terms. It is expanding morning classes from two to four to make it easier for resident foreigners to take classes and also choose the learning materials that are practical to them to raise the understanding of foreigners who want to learn Korean.

Attaching ‘Certification Sign’ at Global Customer-friendly Businesses in Songdo

Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority (IFEZA) selected nine restaurants that foreigners can visit conveniently inside Songdo International City and gave them certification signs indicating that the place is a ‘Global Customer-friendly Business.’

The certification sign is being put up as a part of plans to lessen the linguistic inconveniences experienced by foreign residents of Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ), improve the residential environment, and make English universal.

The nine Global Customer-friendly Businesses selected by IFEZA are Gahoedong Shabu Kalguksu, Bapsang Pyeonji, Vin Rouge, The Blue Fish, Sushie Banhada, Abiko Curry, Yeoldu Baguni, Illy Cafe, and Pizza Hut Songdo International City Branch.

In the sign, the phrase, ‘GLOBAL CUSTOMER- FRIENDLY BUSINESS’ is incised on an acrylic plate, which is 30cm wide and 40cm tall, with the IFEZA logo. It also includes emotion icons indicating whether English menus are available in all tables, whether there are workers capable of communicating in English, and whether the social media is in English.

Intensifying Spot Check for Self- quarantine Violations

Incheon will intensify spot checks with the police to prevent those in self-quarantine for COVID-19 from leaving their quarters without authorization. The accumulated number of those in self-quarantine in Incheon reached approximately 70,200 as of January 2, and 134 (0.19%) of them were found to leave their quarters without authorization.

Incheon will immediately charge self- quarantiners leaving the premises without authorization and ask them to wear safety bands linked with the safe protection app. Also, if their unauthorized outing or violation of quarantine rules result in additional confirmed cases or damages, Incheon will exercise the right to demand indemnification alongside criminal charges. When a foreigner confirmed with COVID-19 leaves the self-quarantine area in Seoun-dong, Gyeyang-gu.

The experience hall, opening the second half of this year, will offer programs for ordinary citizens and immigrants, such as preparing traditional fermented dishes, traditional etiquette and culture experience, and so on. The center will also exhibit cultural relics related to agriculture, exhibit photographs showing agricultural history, and hold performances by farmers’ organizations.

Meanwhile, it will be holding the ‘Korean Speaking Contest’ for foreigners in the first half of next year to give students more opportunities to participate in events related to Korean language education.

without authorization, Incheon will charge him/

her the entire hospitalization cost According to the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act, those who leave the self-quarantine area without authorization will be subject to maximum one-year imprisonment or a maximum 10 million won fine.

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News

GeoGraphical Features

The mountainous terrains of Incheon are composed of low hills under 300 m above the sea level excluding around a dozen mountains, including Manisan Mountain (469 m), Gyeyangsan Mountain (395 m), and Samgaksan Mountain (343 m), and there are no large rivers. Incheon has a ria coast, meaning that it has a long and complex coastline with many of islands. There are a total 168 islands in Incheon, and 128 of them are uninhabited.

liFe and population

Incheon Metropolitan City is composed of two counties including Ganghwa-gun and Ongjin-gun and eight wards (Jung-gu, Dong-gu, Michuhol-gu, Yeonsu-gu, Namdong-gu, Bupyeong-gu, Gyeyang- gu, and Seo-gu).

Incheon’s population amounts to approximately 3 million, which makes it the city with the third largest population in Korea next to Seoul and Busan. Currently, 72,235 foreigners live in Incheon.

Brand

Incheon is the way out of Korea, the bridge to the world, and the path ahead of us. Incheon’s city brand, ‘All Ways Incheon’ holds the meaning, ‘All roads lead to Incheon.’

The core value is ‘First Ever’ which means the first in Korea and in Incheon. This is the strength that marked the beginning of Korea, the dynamic spirit of Incheon which takes on new challenges, and the strength that built today’s Korea.

Weather

Located in the middle of the Korean Peninsula and adjacent to the West Sea, Incheon features both continental and maritime climates. The lowest temperature recorded in Incheon in history was -21.0°C (-5.8°F) and the highest, 38.9°C (102.02°F). The average temperature is 12.1°C (53.78 ° F), which is 0.7°C lower than that of Seoul.

January February March april May June

Average temperature -2.1℃ -0.3℃ 5.1℃ 11.3℃ 16.4℃ 20.9℃

Average rainfall 20.6mm 20.8mm 40.5mm 57.5mm 100.3mm 112.0mm

Average rainy days 3.8 rainy days 3.1 rainy days 4.5 rainy days 5.7 rainy days 6.5 rainy days 6.8 rainy days

July august september october november December

Average temperature 24.0℃ 25.2℃ 21.1℃ 15.0℃ 7.6℃ 0.9℃

Average rainfall 319.6mm 285.8mm 153.5mm 53.4mm 51.0mm 19.3mm

Average rainy days 11.8 rainy days 10.4 rainy days 6.2 rainy days 4.7 rainy days 6.1 rainy days 3.8 rainy days

location

The coordinates of Incheon are roughly 126°37°E and 37°28°N, and this the very middle of the Korean Peninsula, adjacent to the West Sea, and on the lower Hangang River. Located 28 km from Seoul, the capital of the Republic of Korea, Incheon’s latitude is similar to that of San Francisco, Washington D.C., and southern Spain.

total area

Incheon is the largest of the eight metropolitan cities in Korea. The total area of Incheon Metropolitan City is 1,063.27 km2, which is larger than Ulsan Metropolitan City (1,061 km2) that formerly had the largest area in Korea. The largest cities in Korea next to Incheon and Ulsan are

Daegu, Busan, and Seoul, in respective order. latitude n37 ° 28’

longitude e126 ° 37’

Information about INCHEON

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Information

Read the following dialogue and choose the appropriate answer to the questions.

Anna : Owen. Where did you say you live?

Owen : I live in Songdo.

Anna : Oh! I’m going to Songdo this weekend. Is there anywhere you would recommend me to visit?

Owen : Yeah? You have to visit Incheon Urban History Museum.

Anna : Incheon Urban History Museum?

Owen : You can learn about how Incheon changed and developed.

It will guide you through the history of the city from the open port city to today.

Anna : Wow! I should go there, then.

Owen : There is also a building near the museum that looks surreal.

It represents three bowls. Exhibitions and concerts are held there.

Anna : Oh, I heard that there is a park where you can enjoy water sports, too.

Owen : You can go canoeing, transparent kayaking or take family boats and water taxis at Songdo Central Park,

Anna : It sounds amazing!

Q. ‌‌Which is the place that exhibits how Incheon has changed and developed from the

open port city to today?‌ ( )

① Incheon Urban History Museum ② Incheon History Museum

③ Incheon Culture & Arts Center ④ Incheon Metropolitan City Museum

Q. ‌‌Which of the following was designed in the shape of three bowls and ‌

serves as a cultural complex?‌ ( )

① Bowl ② Triangle ③ Triangle ④ Triangle

Q. What can you not enjoy at Songdo Central Park?‌ ( )

① Family boat ② Water taxi ③ Transparent Kayak ④ Snorkeling songDo inTernaTional CiTy

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Questions for Evaluating Knowledge on Incheon’s Attractions

Try solving ‘Incheon Quiz.’

Learn about and remember Incheon for a long time through simple questions.

Read the following dialogue and choose the appropriate answer to the questions.

Jack : Emma. I heard that you had a short trip last weekend! Where did you go?

Emma : Wolmido. I saw the silo murals there.

Jack : Silo murals?

Emma : It’s the world’s largest outdoor mural recorded in the Guinness Book of Records.

It’s 16 silos are as tall as 22-story apartment buildings.

Jack : Wow, that sounds interesting. What else did you do?

Emma : I went to the Museum of Korea Emigration History. It is a place about the history of Korean emigrants.

Jack : I heard that Wolmido opened the Wolmi Sea Train. Did you try it out?

I read in an article that it runs 6.1㎞ in Wolmido Island, and the rail is three stories above ground...

Emma : Yeah, it offers a view of the sea and Wolmido and it’s very nice.

I was in it at sunset and it was beautiful.

Jack : You must have had a lot of fun.

Emma : Yeah. I also had roasted clam and raw fish. It was so much fun!

Q. Which of the following shows the history of Korean emigrants?‌ ( )

① The Museum of Incheon Emigration History ② The Museum of Korea Emigration History

③ The War Memorial of Korea ④ The War Memorial of Incheon

Q. ‌‌Which of the following runs 6.1㎞ in Wolmido Island and shows ‌

Incheon’s coast as well as the scenery of Wolmido Island?‌ ( )

① Wolmi Sea Train ② Wolmido Train ③ Incheon Sea Train ④ Little Train

Q. Choose the right numbers for the blanks.‌ ( )

It is the world’s largest outdoor mural. The silo murals, registered in the Guinness Book of Records, are composed of ( ) silos, which are as tall as

( )-story apartment buildings.

① 15, 21 ② 16, 21 ③ 15, 22 ④ 16, 22 WolMiDo islanD

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Incheon Quiz

what is Seollal?

Seollal is the first day of the year when you throw off the past things and make a new start with a new mental attitude and plans. We use the solar calendar now, but the lunar calendar was used in the past and thereby it is January 1 according to the lunar calendar. In 1985, Seollal was designated as the ‘Folklore Day’ holiday, and people enjoy the three-day holidays from the eve to the day after Lunar New Year’s Day.

why do you have ‘tteokguk

(rice cake soup)’ on lunar New year’s day?

The white of bar rice cake represents sobriety and immaculateness. People have rice cake soup with the wish to wash away bad memories and have good things happen. The bar rice cake also symbolizes long life and family prosperity. Also, since the slices of the bar rice cake resemble yeopjeon, which were coins used in the past as currency, they represent the wish for economic affluence in the New Year.

Everything about Lunar New Year

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prevalence of COVID-19. You might not be able to meet your relatives face-to-face, but you can still talk to them on the phone or send gifts to share the love.

‘Seol’ is a major holiday in Korea, and it is just around the corner. On Seol, lunar New Year’s Day, relatives gather to hold memorial services for ancestors, share delicious food, or give New Year’s bow while dressed in the traditional Korean hanbok to elders.

Learn more about this day for wishing for health and happiness for the New Year.

RIce cake Soup

They say you become a year older when you have rice cake soup on New Year’s Day (the verbs for getting old and eating in Korean are a homonym). It is a typical dish for Lunar New Year’s Day. Chewy rice cake slices in the warm soup are combined for an exquisite taste. Various ingredients, such as oyster seaweed fulvescens can be added depending on the region.

Jeon (pancake)

Oil the pan, thinly slice meats, fishes and shellfish, and vegetables, coat them with flour and egg wash, and fry them to prepare the pancake. The taste and shape can vary depending on the ingredients, such as donggrang ttaeng (Korean meatball), yuk jeon (meat pancake), hobak jeon (green pumpkin pancake), gul jeon (oyster pancake), and dongtae jeon (pollack pancake).

GalbIJJIm (bRaISeD SHoRT RIbS)

This was a special dish that many people had only on birthdays or parties in the past.

Take a bite. The meat and assorted vegetables will melt inside your mouth. It is a popular dish for many people thanks to its sweet and salty tastes.

What are the ‘dishes’

you enjoy on Lunar New Year’s Day?

cHaRye

(memoRIal SeRVIce To anceSToRS)

Charye refers to a memorial service to ancestors held at home on Lunar New Year’s Day. It is commonly held in the eldest son’s house. Since it is held on the first day of the year, it is a ritual to embrace another year with ancestors. Some families visit ancestral graves after the memorial service.

new yeaR’S bow

Following charye, younger persons make the New Year’s bow to the elders of the family to greet them for the first time of the New Year. Receiving the bow, the elders offer money along with words of blessing for the year. The words of blessing,

called ‘deokdam,’ gives a wish for good luck for the year. You need to choose words that would fit the other’s situation.

‘What’ do you do on Lunar New Year’s Day?

SamSaek namul

(SeaSoneD VeGeTableS In THRee coloRS)

This is dish of seasoned vegetables of three different colors: white, brown, and green, parboiled or stir- fried. They usually include bellflower root, bracken, and spinach that symbolize ancestors, yourself, and descendants, respectively.

tIp!

tIp!

yuT noRI (Game of yuT)

This is a folk game you can play by tossing four yut sticks, which act as dices, move your piece on a board according to the result to decide the winner.

Depending on how many yut sticks are turned or not turned, the combinations of yut sticks resulting from the toss are named after animals: ‘do (pig),’ ‘gae (dog),’ ‘geol (sheep),’ ‘yut (cow),’ and ‘mo (horse).’ It is an enjoyable game not particularly restricted by place and is easy to play for everyone.

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Real Life

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* It has to be posted on Instagram until the announcement of the winner is made in order to receive the gift.

* If your post does not include the hashtag, you will be excluded from the lottery.

Incheon Now

Visit the islands introduced in the 67th edition of Incheon Now, take a photo, and upload it to Instagram. We will choose five random winners and send gifts.

How to Participate in the Event

Add hashtag (# incheonnow) and upload to Instagram Take Incheon Now

and visit an island of your choice

Take a photo with the magazine at the island (Must show the magazine

and your face)

prize

Mobile gift certificate

Upload

Event Period Until March 20, 2021 Announcement of Winner March 23, 2021 *To be uploaded to Instagram

* Number of Winners: 5

spotted seals that love the lighthouse

Characters Representing Incheon

* The sculptures of the characters alongside benches and photo zones can be found in Songdo Central Park, Incheon Culture & Arts Center, Incheon City Hall, Wolmi Park, and so on.

* The character paper toy that you can make various motion images of the characters by yourself can be downloaded at ‘Incheon City Hall Homepage.’ Homepage link: www.incheon.go.kr/IC040106

* Character goods such as notebooks, dolls, and coloring books can be purchased at ‘Incheon eMall’ at the Incheon eEum app. How to Purchase: Download the Incheon eEum app to your mobile device, and click Incheon eMall → search for ‘Incheon Characters’

+ incheon Character goods

This is an active and reliable keeper of Incheon. The name was coined by combining ‘deungdae (lighthouse)’

and ‘daeri (deputy).’

“I light up every corner of Incheon and help people. I love to play the guitar, and I am a goalkeeper of my football team. My dream is to become a lighthouse that represents Incheon like grandpa Palmido.”

daery

The name came from

‘mulbeom (seal),’ and it emphasizes friendliness.

“I’m a brave spotted seal living in Incheon. I love to sing and cook with seaweeds that I grow. I’m bad at directions, so my friends help me a lot whenever I’m lost.”

Bumy

The name means a small baby seal.

“I’m the smallest, but I have quite an appetite. I can be clumsy and make many mistakes. Others call me a crybaby because I cry a lot.

My dream is to become the best swimmer.”

comy

combining ‘ae’ from ‘aein (lover)’

and ‘I’ from ‘Incheon,’ to mean to love Incheon.

“I am a very inquisitive spotted seal living in Incheon. I am active and love to travel around and take photos. My dream is to become a hat designer. I always wear a hat inside another hat.”

ainy

City characters, such as Kumamon of Kumamoto, Japan, and Ampelmann of Berlin, germany, represent each city and make the visit a more memorable experience.

Incheon also has cute characters that well-represent Incheon’s values and characteristics. Find out more about the characters of Incheon that present the

charms of Incheon through adorable images and gestures.

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