Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority Expands Certification System for Foreign-Friendly Restaurants in Songdo International City

A sign certifying the restaurant in Songdo International City as a 'Foreigner-Friendly Business' is displayed.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority announced on the 26th that it will expand the 'Foreign-Friendly Business Certification System' for the convenience of foreigners, following last year.

The certification system targets restaurants in Songdo International City and evaluates factors such as the availability of a full English menu, employees capable of communicating in English, and whether the restaurant's website or social network services (SNS) operate in English. Certified businesses will receive a certification sign and various incentives.

Foreign communities participate directly in the evaluation, and the certification is granted if any one of the evaluation criteria is met.

Restaurants selected for certification will have certification signs displayed and will be promoted as foreign-friendly businesses through various channels, including the Incheon Free Economic Zone gourmet travel booklet, Global Center brochures, the websites and SNS of the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority and Global Center, foreign community Facebook pages, and food exploration video uploads.

The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority will accept applications until the 14th of next month and plans to complete the foreign-friendly business certification process in the second half of the year.

After evaluation work at the end of last year, the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority selected nine restaurants in Songdo, including Bang Rouge, as foreign-friendly businesses. From next year onwards, the initiative will be expanded to Yeongjong and Cheongna International City.

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