Jung District, Incheon
Jung 중구 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 中區 |
| • Revised Romanization | Jung-gu |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Chung-gu |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Sudogwon |
| Provincial level | Incheon |
| Administrative divisions | 11 administrative dong |
| Area | |
• Total | 134.29 km2 (51.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 136,879 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Seoul |
| Website | Jung District Office |
Jung District (Korean: 중구; RR: Jung-gu) is the historic central ward of the city of Incheon, South Korea, one of the eight wards into which Incheon is divided. Its name means "central" in Korean. It was founded in 1883 on the opening of the Jemulpo Port and contains several historical and cultural heritage monuments, such as Dap-dong Cathedral, Hongyemun Gate, The First Anglican Church, and Jayu Park, Korea's first modern park. Incheon Chinatown, the birthplace of jajangmyeon, is located in the district.
Incheon is the gateway to Seoul, the capital of South Korea. In modern times it became a trading port, eventually growing to become the second-largest port in South Korea. Incheon International Airport also locates in Jung District.
Administrative Divisions
Old downtown area
- Sinpo-dong (divided in turn into Jungang-dong 1 to 4 Ga, Haean-dong 1 to 4 Ga, Gwandong 1 to 3 Ga, Songhak-dong 1 to 3 Ga, Sadong, Sinsaeng-dong, Dapdong, Sinpo-dong, Hangdong 1 to 6 Ga and some portion of Hangdong 7-ga)
- Yeonan-dong (divided in turn into some portions of Hangdong 7-ga and Bukseong-dong 1-ga)
- Gaehang-dong
- Bukseong-dong (divided in turn into Bukseong-dong 2 and 3 Ga, some portion of Bukseong-dong 1-ga and Seollin-dong)
- Songwol-dong 1 to 3 Ga
- Sinheung-dong (divided in turn into Sinheung-dong 1 to 3 Ga and Seonhwa-dong)
- Yulmok-dong (divided in turn into Yulmok-dong and Yudong)
- Dong Incheon-dong (divided in turn into Nae-dong, Gyeong-dong, Yong-dong, Inhyeon-dong, and Jeon-dong)
- Dowon-dong
- Yeongjong-dong, Yeongjong Island (divided in turn into Jungsan-dong, Unnam-dong and Unbuk-dong)
- Unseo-dong, Yeongjong Island
- Yongyu-dong, Yongyu Island (divided in turn into Eurwang-dong, Nambuk-dong, Deokgyo-dong and Muui-dong)
Administrative reform
In 1989, Yeongjong-Yongyu was transferred to Jung District. Yeongjong-Yongyu suffered rapid population growth due to the development of Incheon International Airport but old downtown area of Incheon suffered rapid population decline. Therefore many residents Yeongjong-Yongyu demanded that Yeongjong-Yongyu should be a district of Incheon and old downtown area of Jung District, Incheon should be merged with Dong District, Incheon.[1] In 2022, Yeongjong-Yongyu's Korean national population exceeded 100 thousands and old downtown area of Jung and Dong Districts.[2]
On August 31, 2022. Yoo Jeong-bok who is a Mayor of Incheon officialized this proposal to a city policy. Old downtown area of Jung District and Dong District will be merged into Jemulpo District and Yeongjong-Yongyu will be an independent Yeongjong District. Two mayors of effected districts agreed this proposal.[3]
Education
International schools:
- Overseas Chinese Primary and Middle/High School, Incheon (인천화교소·중산중고등학교)[4]
Tourist attractions
- There are many modern buildings in Gaehangjang Street.[5] Incheon Art Platform is an art space established in 2009. It reuses buildings built during the open port period and 1930s.[6] Incheon Open Port Museum displays relics related to modern culture that was introduced to or occurred in Incheon. It reuses the former building of Japanese First Bank built in 1899.[7] Daebul Hotel is the first Western hotel in Korea.[8]
- Incheon Chinatown is the birthplace of jajangmyeon.[9] Jajangmyeon Museum is a museum about the dish.[10]
- Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village has various murals and sculptures related to fairy tales.[11]
Incident
References
- ^ 송도·영종·청라 20년만에 인구 40만명, 외국인은 1.5%…인천경제자유구역의 '명암'. 22 February 2022.
- ^ 인천 중구 영종국제도시 주민등록인구 10만명 돌파. 18 February 2022.
- ^ 인천 행정체제 개편, 군수·구청장 대체로 찬성 '주민수용성' 관건. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Overseas Chinese primary and middle, high school, Incheon." International School Information, Government of South Korea. Retrieved on March 30, 2016. "19 China town-ro 55beon-gil, Jung District, Incheon, 400-210, Korea"
- ^ "Gaehangjang (Open Port Area) Street (개항장 거리)". VisitKorea.or.kr.
- ^ Park, Gyeongho (2024-07-22). "인천아트플랫폼 15주년… 레지던시 입주 작가 총 527명 [ART-플랫폼, 인천]". Kyeongin Ilbo.
- ^ Kim, Hakjun (2012-03-07). "인천 개항장 일대 확~ 변한다… '테마 박물관' 거리로". Seoul Shinmun.
- ^ Ahn, Jegyun (2024-07-20). "우리나라 서구식 호텔의 시작 '인천 대불호텔' [인천톡톡]". Seoul Economy.
- ^ Cho, Yeonsu (2021-10-18). "인천 차이나타운, 화교들의 140년 역사 담긴 삶의 터전". OBS Gyeongin TV.
- ^ "Jajangmyeon Museum | Incheon". AFAR. Retrieved 2017-08-17.
- ^ Park, Yeongjae (2022-10-19). "변화 준비하는 인천 중구 '송월동화마을'…두마리 토끼 잡는다". Kyeonggi News.
External links
- Jung-gu homepage (in English)