Yeongjong Island

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Yeongjong Island
Map of Yeongjong Island.
Map of Yeongjong Island.
Korean name
Hangul 영종도
Hanja 永宗島
Revised Romanization Yeongjong-do
McCune-Reischauer Yŏngchong-do

Yeongjong Island is an island off the west coast of the city of Incheon and Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The island is a part of Incheon Metropolitan City's Jung-gu district. It is an exclave of Jung-gu, as it can only be accessed by a bridge that connects to Seo-gu. It is best known as the home of Incheon International Airport, built largely on reclaimed land between Yeongjong and Yongyu Islands.

In addition to the airport, the island is known for Eulwangni Beach on the west coast, Haesoopia Spa on the south, it's seafood market and Yongguksa Temple.

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[edit] Incheon Free Economic Zone

Yeongjong Island is considered part of the Incheon Free Economic Zone with a concentration on airport logistics, travel, and tourism. [1] The city of Incheon is also investing in its own airline which will be operated from Yeongjong Island. Incheon Tiger Airways will be a subsidiary of the Singapore based Tiger Airways owned 49% by the city of Incheon.

In addition to Incheon Bridge which will connect Yeongjong to the other IFEZ area of Songdo, there are a number of projects either proposed or already construction on the island. These projects include,

[edit] Unbuk multi-leisure Complex

An area focusing on tourism and leisure businesses and a theme park. Residential areas here will be aimed at foreign residents. [2]

[edit] Yongyu-Muui tourist Complex

The constuction of a marina and general tourism zone.[3]

[edit] Yeongjong Sky City

A plan for the whole urban region, to establish air traffic logistics businesses and livable urban space. [4]

[edit] General Infrastructure

Transportation updates and expansions worth 318 million USD, including seven light rail lines for the island with six bridges, two tunnels, and two stations. [5]

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