Jung 중구 |
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Autonomous District | |
Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hanja | |
• Revised Romanization | Jung-gu |
• McCune-Reischauer | Chung-gu |
Country | South Korea |
Region | Sudogwon |
Provincial level | Incheon |
Administrative divisions | 11 administrative dong |
Population | |
• Dialect | Seoul |
Website | Jung District Office |
Jung District (Jung-gu, Korean: 중구; 中區) is a ward, a district in the city of Incheon, South Korea. This is one of the eight district into which Incheon is administratively divided.
Jung-gu is also the historic part of Incheon. It was founded in 1883, when the Jemulpo Port was open. The ward contains multiple historical and cultural heritage monuments, such as the Dap-dong Cathedral, the Hongyemun Gate, The First Anglican Church, and the Jayu Park, which was the first modern-style park built in Korea.
Incheon is the gateway to the capital, Seoul. In modern times Incheon port became a trading port, has at its center, Jung-gu. Incheon port is an international gateway and Korea‘s second largest trade port. Jung-gu also is the location of the Incheon International Airport.
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Coordinates: 37°28′20″N 126°37′20″E / 37.47222°N 126.62222°E