Day 10 - IFEZ + Community Media Centre + NC Cube Mall

Located in Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea, the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) Global Centre aims to provide all rounded support for foreigners residing in the IFEZ. What kind of support do they provide then? Well, I headed down to the G Tower and the Community Media Centre where I found out more about their services!

The G Tower gave me a birds-eye view of the entire landscape of Incheon! The view was absolutely breath-taking as I moved along the glass windows from the 33rd floor, admiring the skyscrapers that were slightly below me. In this very tower, services extending from daily living, business activities, administrative service, educational courses and even international exchange events are provided. Basic to specialized counselling regarding legal, labor, tax and real estate related issues are also provided to help foreigners settle in the IFEZ.

The IFEZ has an area size of 132.9 km2, covering Songdo, Yeongjong, and Cheongna International Cities including Incheon International Airport/Ports and currently holds 2.9 million people.

The IFEZ is indeed a growing business landscape and is undoubtedly on its’ way to securing its’s spot on the top few free economic zones in Korea. I can’t wait to see how the IFEZ develops in the years to come!

Afterwards, we visited a nearby Community Media Center. The place allowed Incheon citizens to rent media equipment for free, so that they too can get a chance to be behind the camera and produce their own work. The center also provides training for residents who are interested to learn more about the field of media.

Fully equipped with radio booths, tv studios, and an editing room, residents have access to freely create any media content they want. We explored the center and played some interactive games too. It would be great if there is such a place in Singapore!

Next stop: NC Cube mall! This mall is unique as it is divided into four buildings named after the seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. There is also a canal in the middle, and several cafes built strategically next to it so that patrons enjoy their drinks and food beside the water.

The atmosphere was really good there. One can simply take a walk beside the canal too if they don’t like shopping.

My friends and I took the time to shop as there is a wide variety of stores there, including premier brands. I would love to visit this place again if I have the time!

Written by Abigail Leong and Peggy Tan as ODAO