City history
A vital coastal city and major international transport hub serving as the primary link between South Korea and the world.
Chapter one
Indigenous name
"Marshland or Lake"
The ancient name for the region, reflecting the marshy and coastal geography that characterized the area during the proto-Three Kingdoms period.
Marshland
The earliest known indigenous name for the local area.
Benevolent River
The name was formalized to represent prosperity and the virtue of the local waters.
Chapter two
South Korea reintroduced daylight saving time to boost economic productivity during the post-war reconstruction period.
Following the Seoul Olympics, daylight saving time was officially discontinued in South Korea, including Incheon.
Chapter three
The opening of Incheon Port marked the beginning of significant international trade and substantial foreign diplomatic influence in the region.
Incheon was officially elevated to the status of a city, reflecting its rapid growth as a major commercial and administrative hub.
The opening of the world-class international airport cemented Incheon's role as a primary global transit point for passengers and cargo.