Yeongjong Island
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Yeongjong Island is an island off the west coast of the city of Incheon
, South Korea
. The previously separate Yongyu, Sammok, and Sinbul Islands have been joined to Yeongjong Island by an area of reclaimed land built for the construction of Incheon International Airport
. The island is an exclave of Incheon Metropolitan City's Jung-gu district
, and is accessed via two bridges, Yeongjong Bridge connecting to Seo-gu
and Incheon Bridge
connecting to Songdo.
In addition to the airport, the island is known for Eulwangni Beach on the west coast, Haesoopia Spa on the south, its seafood market and Yongguksa Temple.
with a concentration on airport logistics, travel, and tourism. The city of Incheon is also investing in its own airline which will be operated from Yeongjong Island.
In addition to the Incheon Bridge
, completed in October 2009, there are a number of projects either proposed or already under construction on the island. These projects include,
Incheon
The Incheon Metropolitan City is located in northwestern South Korea. The city was home to just 4,700 people when Jemulpo port was built in 1883. Today 2.76 million people live in the city, making it Korea’s third most populous city after Seoul and Busan Metropolitan City...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. The previously separate Yongyu, Sammok, and Sinbul Islands have been joined to Yeongjong Island by an area of reclaimed land built for the construction of Incheon International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Incheon International Airport is the largest airport in South Korea, the primary airport serving the Seoul national capital area, and one of the largest and busiest airports in the world...
. The island is an exclave of Incheon Metropolitan City's Jung-gu district
Jung-gu, Incheon
Jung-gu is a ward of Incheon, South Korea. It contains Yeongjong Island and Yongyu Island.Inha University Hospital is located in Shinheung-dong.-Administrative Divisions of Incheon Jung-gu:...
, and is accessed via two bridges, Yeongjong Bridge connecting to Seo-gu
Seo-gu, Incheon
Seo-gu is the largest ward in Incheon, South Korea. Its area is 111.2 km², and it also has the largest area of farmland of Incheon's wards....
and Incheon Bridge
Incheon Bridge
The Incheon Bridge is a newly-constructed bridge in South Korea. At its opening in October 2009, it became the second connection between Yeongjong Island and the mainland of Incheon. The Incheon Bridge is South Korea's longest spanning cable-stayed bridge...
connecting to Songdo.
In addition to the airport, the island is known for Eulwangni Beach on the west coast, Haesoopia Spa on the south, its seafood market and Yongguksa Temple.
Incheon Free Economic Zone
Yeongjong Island is considered part of the Incheon Free Economic ZoneIncheon Free Economic Zone
The Incheon Free Economic Zone , located in Incheon, South Korea consists of the three regions of Songdo, Cheongna, and the island of Yeongjong and has a total area of . The goal of the IFEZ is to transform these three areas into hubs for logistics, international business, leisure, and tourism for...
with a concentration on airport logistics, travel, and tourism. The city of Incheon is also investing in its own airline which will be operated from Yeongjong Island.
In addition to the Incheon Bridge
Incheon Bridge
The Incheon Bridge is a newly-constructed bridge in South Korea. At its opening in October 2009, it became the second connection between Yeongjong Island and the mainland of Incheon. The Incheon Bridge is South Korea's longest spanning cable-stayed bridge...
, completed in October 2009, there are a number of projects either proposed or already under construction on the island. These projects include,