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From next month, Incheon citizens will no longer have to pay tolls on the Cheongna Sky Bridge, as the toll exemption has been expanded to include all residents of Incheon.

A young worker tragically died after falling from a height while performing plumbing work at the Celltrion factory in Incheon.

This year, 163,000 tons of daily waste from the Seoul Metropolitan Area will be exceptionally direct-landfilled at the Incheon landfill due to the operational halt of public incineration facilities.

Candidates for the Incheon mayoralty from both major parties are raising concerns about a proposal to integrate various airport operating agencies ahead of the June local elections.

The South Korean government plans to introduce a new domestic flight route connecting Incheon and Jeju Islands by May.

Discontent arises between unions over the proposed merger of Incheon International Airport Corporation and Korea Airport Corporation, as one union fears financial mismanagement while the other supports the initiative for regional development.

Two middle school students in Incheon have been charged for dangerous riding of fixie bikes, leading to their parents being criminally implicated for neglect.

Incheon citizens' groups and labor unions oppose the consolidation of airport operations, calling it rushed and detrimental to the region's airport competitiveness.

The Korea Airports Corporation union has expressed support for the proposed integration of Incheon International Airport Corporation, Korea Airports Corporation, and Gadeokdo Airport Construction Corporation due to concerns about regional disparities in airport investment.

A father has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after appealing his original sentence for abusing his two-month-old son to death.

Customs employees accused of facilitating drug smuggling at Incheon Airport have filed a lawsuit against officer Baek Hae-ryong, claiming defamation and violations of privacy laws.

Twenty-four Incheon local councilors and officials have been indicted for inflating overseas travel expenses, including flight costs.

The Mayor of Incheon Dong District has been visiting Jung District frequently amidst accusations of improper campaigning ahead of the local elections.

An air quality alert has been issued for Seoul, Incheon, and the surrounding regions due to increased fine dust from forest fires in China and domestic pollution.

The South Korean government has initiated a reform plan to consolidate public agencies, including the merger of Incheon International Airport Corporation and Korea Airport Corporation, facing immediate opposition from labor unions.

Labor unions at Incheon International Airport are strongly opposing the proposed integration of Incheon Airport Corporation, Korea Airports Corporation, and Gadukdo New Airport Construction Corporation, citing concerns over accountability for construction costs.

A worker in his 70s fell to his death while welding a lightning rod on the roof of a 12-story apartment in Incheon, South Korea.

A middle school student was arrested for stealing money from a donation box at an Incheon mosque, claiming he did so due to financial hardship.

A fire in a single-family house on Ganghwa Island resulted in the death of a 90-year-old woman.

A former therapist at a language and psychological development center in Incheon, South Korea, has been charged with child abuse involving nine disabled children.

A mother, in her 20s, who allegedly neglected her 20-month-old daughter leading to malnutrition-related death, faces additional charges for neglecting her first daughter as investigations reveal unsuitable living conditions.

A 20-month-old child was found dead from malnutrition after their daycare failed to check on their absence because the child's mother reported the absence without follow-up verification.

Incheon City has shifted its stance to welcome the preliminary feasibility study's approval for the extension of Seoul Subway Line 5 to Geomdan and Gimpo after initially opposing it, seemingly to negotiate for additional subway stations.

A worker installing solar panels in Incheon, South Korea, fell to his death after stepping on a broken skylight.

The morning temperatures across South Korea are sub-zero, with weak rain expected on the west coast of Incheon and Gyeonggi.

Workers from 15 airports across the country submitted a request for direct negotiations to the main contractors, Incheon International Airport Corporation and Korea Airports Corporation.

Incheon City announces financial support for converting school buses from diesel to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), offering 3 million won per vehicle as part of its environmental initiative.

A charter flight carrying 203 Korean nationals and their foreign spouses departed from the UAE to South Korea amid escalating tensions due to the U.S.-Iran conflict.

Incheon’s long-awaited Jungbong Tunnel project has been set in motion with the selection of a preferred negotiator, promising to significantly reduce travel time between southern and northwestern Incheon.

372 South Korean passengers who endured six days of anxiety due to conflict in the Middle East returned home on an Emirates flight, receiving a warm welcome at Incheon International Airport.

A passenger plane carrying 372 South Koreans from Dubai successfully arrived at Incheon International Airport following the resumption of flight operations after a six-day hiatus due to the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.

A large sum of cash was discovered in a trash bag in Incheon, South Korea, prompting police to search for its owner as little evidence has emerged regarding its origins.

Kang Hoon-sik announced that a passenger aircraft carrying South Korean citizens from the UAE is expected to land in Incheon at 7:30 PM, following the resumption of airline operations and an emergency oil import plan from the UAE.

Customs officials from Incheon, previously under investigation for drug smuggling, have filed a defamation lawsuit against Superintendent Baek Hae-ryong following their acquittal.

The South Korean Foreign Minister announced the resumption of commercial flights between Dubai and Incheon, along with the acceptance of charter flights by Korean Air for stranded citizens due to heightened tensions in the Middle East.

Iranian volleyball coach Lee Do-hee and other expatriates recount the precarious situation as they returned to South Korea from Iran following a bombing near the Korean Embassy in Tehran.

With 90 days left until the June 3 local elections in South Korea, both ruling and opposition parties have intensified their election preparations, including candidate selections.

The 2026 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival will take place from July 31 to August 2, aimed at fostering exchanges among musicians and industry professionals in the Asian music market.

Former Democratic Party leader Song Young-gil expressed a desire to return to the National Assembly and indicated reluctance about competing against younger candidates in the upcoming Incheon Gyeyang by-election.

A mother in her 20s has been arrested in Incheon for allegedly neglecting her 20-month-old daughter, leading to the child's death.

The Democratic Party of Korea has nominated Park Chan-dae as its sole candidate for the Incheon mayoral election, marking a significant step in the party's election strategy.

The Democratic Party of Korea has nominated Park Chan-dae as their uncontested candidate for the mayor of Incheon in the upcoming local elections.

An 18-month-old girl tragically died after being struck by a forklift that rolled down a slope in Incheon, prompting police to investigate the driver's potential negligence.

A political rivalry is intensifying between Song Young-gil and Kim Nam-joon as they vie for candidacy in the Incheon Gyeyang-u by-election, a region previously represented by President Lee Jae-myung.

Following the tragic death of a Coast Guard officer, the Incheon Marine Police have imposed entry restrictions on the Yeongheungdo mudflats, leading to legal conflicts with local sea gathering enthusiasts.

Starting from the 7th, passengers in the Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi subway systems will incur an additional charge of 1550 won if they do not tag their transportation cards upon exiting.

Former Democratic Party leader Song Young-gil reaffirms his intention to run for the Incheon Gyeyang parliamentary by-election, emphasizing the importance of the public and party members' opinions in the decision-making process by the party leadership.

The director of a facility for severely disabled people in Incheon has been charged with sexual abuse against residents, while police are conducting further investigations into additional abuse allegations.

Incheon City has announced an increase in the supply of 'Thousand Won Housing' through rental purchases, raising the total from 500 to 700 units compared to the previous year.

Kim Kyo-hung of the Democratic Party has decided not to run in the Incheon mayoral election and will instead support fellow party member Park Chan-dae.