On Thursday, December 29, 2016, IFEZ signed a mutual cooperation agreement with the Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements. The agreement was prepared to strengthen the cooperative framework between the two organizations and expand exchanges in the fields of urban development and policy research. Both sides agreed to discuss ways to utilize the Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements’ overseas guest invitation program and to broaden opportunities to introduce the development achievements and investment environment of the Incheon Free Economic Zone to overseas visitors. The signing was expected to contribute to expanding international exchange and strengthening the foundation for external promotion of the Incheon Free Economic Zone.