Fun facts about Incheon
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Incheon was originally called Michuhol in 475 AD during the reign of King Jangsu of Goguryeo.
Incheon
South Korea
Incheon is a city located in northwestern South Korea, bordering Seoul and Gyeonggi Province to the east. Inhabited since the Neolithic, Incheon was home to just 4,700 people when it became an international port in 1883.
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Incheon was designated as the World Book Capital for the year 2015 by UNESCO.
Incheon
South Korea
Incheon is a city located in northwestern South Korea, bordering Seoul and Gyeonggi Province to the east. Inhabited since the Neolithic, Incheon was home to just 4,700 people when it became an international port in 1883.
From the “History” section
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Incheon declared itself an 'English City' on 27 February 2007.
Incheon
South Korea
Incheon is a city located in northwestern South Korea, bordering Seoul and Gyeonggi Province to the east. Inhabited since the Neolithic, Incheon was home to just 4,700 people when it became an international port in 1883.
From the “Education” section
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The Incheon Free Economic Zone was the first zone of its kind in South Korea, formally designated in August 2003.
Incheon
South Korea
Incheon is a city located in northwestern South Korea, bordering Seoul and Gyeonggi Province to the east. Inhabited since the Neolithic, Incheon was home to just 4,700 people when it became an international port in 1883.
From the “Free Economic Zone” section
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Incheon is home to Korea's only official Chinatown, situated across from Incheon Station.
Incheon
South Korea
Incheon is a city located in northwestern South Korea, bordering Seoul and Gyeonggi Province to the east. Inhabited since the Neolithic, Incheon was home to just 4,700 people when it became an international port in 1883.
From the “Tourism” section
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