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37°29′N
126°31′E
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37.483°N 126.517°E
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37.483; 126.517
Yeongjong Island
is an island off the west coast of the city of
Incheon
,
South Korea
, which contains
Incheon International Airport
as well as small villages, farms, and beaches. 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 the 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
and
Wangsan Beach
on the west coast,
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and
Yongguksa Temple
in the central part.
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The island also has a ferry terminal on its southwest coast for
Muuido
Island.
The
Incheon Airport Maglev
connects the airport to
Yongyu station
near the ferry terminal.
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Yeongjong Island is considered part of the
Incheon Free Economic Zone
with a concentration on airport logistics, travel, and tourism.
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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. Transportation updates and expansions worth US$318 million, including seven light rail lines for the island with six bridges, two tunnels of length 6500 meters, and two stations, were completed in 2002.
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Other projects include:
- 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.
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- Yongyu-Muui Tourist Complex. The construction of a marina and general tourism zone.
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- Yeongjong Sky City. A plan for the whole urban region, to establish air traffic logistics businesses and livable urban space.
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