Prosecutors are seeking arrest warrants for three former senior officials of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus for allegedly forcing over 50,000 members to join the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) between 2021 and 2023, aiming to influence election primaries.
Police are investigating after a body part, believed to be a human leg, was found at a public recycling processing facility in Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon. The discovery was made by an employee sorting recyclables. Authorities have formed an investigation headquarters and are working to identify the victim through DNA analysis and by examining CCTV footage and school records.
Police in Incheon, South Korea, have formed a 64-person task force to identify a victim after body parts were discovered at a recycling facility. The remains, found wrapped in bandages, include a leg and foot, leading authorities to consider the possibility of a child or female victim.
A witness reported that a body part, believed to be a human leg, was found wrapped in bandages at a recycling center in Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon. Police are investigating and suspect the victim may be a student.
Jincheon County Mayor-elect Kim Myung-sik and his transition team visited disaster prevention project sites, including natural disaster improvement zones and urban flood response projects, to check preparedness for heavy rains.
The Incheon Port Authority will present 'Physical AI' exhibits, featuring advanced industrial robots like quadruped/bipedal robots for surveillance and logistics, and palletizing robots, at the 7th Incheon International Maritime Forum on June 15-16.
A special education teacher's bereaved family is demanding the dismissal of an Incheon Education Office official who allegedly urged the teacher's mother to congratulate the re-elected Superintendent of Education, Do Sung-hoon, shortly after the teacher's death. The family criticizes the remark as trampling on their dignity.
South Korea has intensified Ebola screening at Incheon Airport following the WHO's declaration of a public health emergency due to rising cases in Africa. The focus is on travelers from five key African countries, with targeted quarantine measures in place.
Candidates for the Incheon Yeonsu-gap parliamentary by-election criticized the ballot shortage that caused confusion at some polling stations, demanding an investigation into the incident and the suspension of vote counting.
Lee Man-hee, founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, was questioned by investigators over suspicions he forced tens of thousands of followers to join the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) to influence elections in 2021 and 2024.
Yoo Jeong-bok, the People Power Party candidate who failed to win a third term as Incheon mayor, stated on May 4th that he "humbly accepts the results." He expressed gratitude to citizens for their support and apologized for not meeting expectations, having secured 46.06% of the vote against rival Park Chan-dae.
Incheon Police have booked 2 individuals and are investigating 104 others for violations of the Public Official Election Act related to the June 3 local elections. The offenses include spreading fake news, assaulting candidates, and damaging election materials.
The 7th Incheon International Maritime Forum (IIOF 2026), focusing on 'The Future of the Maritime Industry in the AI Era,' will be held July 15-16. Pre-registration is open until July 10th for participants to discuss AI's impact on the maritime sector.
Incheon City and the National Institute of Biological Resources are installing 100 scent-traps, 2 high-altitude traps, and 5 small traps on Gyeyangsan Mountain to combat the 'lovebug' (red-backed hairy fly) population, which caused significant public nuisance last year.
Incheon Port's cargo volume saw a slight 0.8% decrease from January to April 2026 compared to the previous year, totaling 46.77 million RT. The decline is attributed to reduced bulk cargo, particularly a 40% drop in LNG due to Middle East tensions affecting shipping routes.
Incheon Superintendent-Elect Do Sung-hoon, re-elected for a third term, pledged to "complete the student success era" in an interview. He emphasized building on past achievements and focusing on practical changes in classrooms, including a "basic education full responsibility system" and AI-integrated reading, walking, and writing education.
Do Sung-hoon, a 42-year education veteran, secured a historic third term as Incheon's Superintendent of Education. He aims to build on past achievements and fully realize the 'Student Success Era' over the next four years.
Progressive candidate Do Sung-hoon narrowly won the Incheon Superintendent of Education election, securing his third term. He narrowly defeated conservative candidate Lee Dae-hyung in a close race, continuing a streak of progressive victories in the region.
Incheon's upcoming administrative reform sees the Democratic Party win 3 out of 4 newly established/adjusted district chief positions in the June 3 local elections, with the People Power Party securing one. The new districts are Yeongjong, Jemulpo, and Geomdan, with Seogu reorganized into Seohae-gu.
The Democratic Party secured a significant victory in the Incheon local elections, winning 8 out of 11 district mayor positions, a reversal from their loss four years prior. The People Power Party retained only 3 seats.
Park Chan-dae, elected mayor of Incheon, is a three-term lawmaker who overcame poverty to succeed in business and politics. He played a significant role during the 12.3 state of emergency and impeachment crisis and led the party as acting leader in the presidential election.
Democratic Party candidate Kim Nam-joon is expected to win the Incheon Gyeyang-eul parliamentary by-election, held alongside the June 3rd local elections. With 30.22% of votes counted, Kim leads significantly with 77.00%. The by-election was triggered by President Lee Jae-myung's election.
Park Chan-dae of the Democratic Party is projected to win the Incheon mayoral election, leading incumbent Yoo Jeong-bok by a significant margin with over half the votes counted. Park pledged to focus on economic recovery and national government cooperation.
Park Hyeong-woo of the Democratic Party is certain to be elected as the Mayor of Gyeyang District, Incheon. If confirmed, he will be the first "stepping stone 4-term" mayor among Incheon's basic local government heads.
