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Incheon is a Metropolitan City and a major seaport on the west coast of South Korea , near Seoul . Its geographical location is . Human settlement at the location goes back to the . The city boundaries include an area of 964.53 km&2, of which 21 percent is rice paddies and another 44 percent is forested. Incheon is regarded as part of the greater Seoul Metropolitan Area due to its close proximity to the capital, and the fact that the Seoul Metropolitan Subway and the Incheon Subway systems are linked. Incheon is, however, a major city in its own right and is a separate jurisdiction from Seoul. HISTORY The first historical record of the Incheon area dates back to 475 A.D. during the reign of King Jangsu of Goguryeo by the name of Michuhol. The area underwent several name changes with successive kingdoms and dynasties. The current name was established in 1413 A.D. during the reign of King Taejong of Joseon . The name Jemulpo was not widely used until the opening of the port in 1883. [http://koreaweb.ws/pipermail/koreanstudies_koreaweb.ws/2006-January/005354.html The city was the site of a Japanese POW Camp during World War II . On September 15 , 1950 , during the Korean War , Incheon was the site of the Battle Of Inchon , when United States troops landed to relieve pressure on the Pusan Perimeter and to launch a United Nations offensive northward. The USS ''Inchon'' (MCS-12) was named after the tide-turning battle that ensued. Incheon was originally part of Gyeonggi Province , but was granted Metropolitan City status on July 1, 1981. EDUCATION On February 27 , 2007 , Incheon declared itself an "English City," and inaugurated the "Incheon Free English Zone" program. The goal of the program is to make Incheon as much an English speaking city as Hong Kong and Singapore are. This is for the ultimate purpose of establishing Incheon as a commercial and business hub of northeast Asia (see Free Economic Zone below). The official slogan of the program is "Smile with English." Higher education Incheon is home to several colleges and universities:
See Also: Category:Universities and colleges in Incheon SPORTS The city is home to K-League soccer team Incheon United , the KBL basketball team Inchon ET Land Blackslamers, and KBO baseball team SK Wyverns. Incheon was also one of the venues for the 2002 Football World Cup . On April 19 , 2007 , Incheon was selected as the host city for the 2014 Asian Games , beating out New Delhi . https://www.koreaherald.co.kr/SITE/data/html_dir/2007/04/18/200704180036.asp Munhak Sports Complex is the location of the baseball stadium and soccer stadium of their respective pro teams. TRANSPORTATION Incheon is a major domestic and international transportation hub for Korea. Air Incheon International Airport , a regional air hub, is South Korea's primary international airport. Sea The International Passenger Terminal located at the port offers ferries to four cities in , Qingdao , Tianjin , and Weihai . There are also ferries to Incheon's outlying islands as well as Jeju Island . Buses Incheon Bus Terminal, located at its eponymous subway stop, offers express bus transportation to all parts of Korea. Many city bus lines offer transportation within city limits as well as to the neighboring cities of Bucheon , Gimpo , Seoul, and Siheung Train Train service to Seoul Station is offered by Seoul's subway Line 1. Rapid trains to Yongsan Station in Seoul depart from Dong Incheon station, but stop at only the major stations. Subway The Incheon Subway is a single subway line serving the South Korea n city of Incheon . It connects to the Seoul Metropolitan Subway system at Bupyeong station. The line has 22 stations on 24.6 Km of track. The Incheon subway is operated by the Incheon Rapid Transit Corporation . Two more lines are planned. Tests are currently run on Line 1. FREE ECONOMIC ZONE Incheon is home to the Incheon Free Economic Zone. Based on Professor Jack Kasarda 's concept of the Aerotropolis , a city built around a major airport, the zone, now under construction, aspires to play a central role in Northeast Asian trade. ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS Incheon is divided into 8 wards ("gu") and 2 counties ("gun").
POINTS OF INTEREST ''Bupyeong Station'' is where the Seoul Subway Line 1 and Incheon subway line intersect. There is a large under ground shopping center there mostly selling trendy women's clothing and cell phones. Above ground, there are many restaurants, additional shops, and a Lotte Mart. A number of Korea's western islands, including Ganghwa Island , Yeongjong Island , and Baengnyeong Island are also administered by Incheon. Baengnyeong Island is South Korea's westernmost point. Jayu (Freedom) Park- The statue of General MacArthur as well as a memorial to the centennial anniversary of U.S. and Korea relations is located within. Korea's only official Chinatown is located in Incheon, nearby Jayu Park. {Link without Title} Wolmido- Location of Green Beach, one of the landing sites for MacArthur's invasion force. It is now a local tourist attraction with a Boardwalk , an Amusement Park and many Raw Fish restaurants. Incheon Landing Operation Memorial Hall- A plaza and small museum dedicated to the Landing. Weapons and artifacts from the war and operation are displayed. PEOPLE FROM INCHEON SISTER CITIES
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