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Yeongjong Island is an island off the west coast of the city of Incheon, South Korea. 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 Incheon International Airport. 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.
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.
gjong Island is considered part of the Incheon Free Economic Zone with a concentration on airport logistics, travel, and tourism.

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Yeongjong Island is an island off the west coast of the city of Incheon, South Korea. 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 Incheon International Airport. 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.
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.
Incheon Free Economic Zone
Yeongjong Island is considered part of the Incheon Free Economic Zone with a concentration on airport logistics, travel, and tourism. 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 under construction on the island. These 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.
Yongyu-Muui tourist Complex
The construction of a marina and general tourism zone.
Yeongjong Sky City
A plan for the whole urban region, to establish air traffic logistics businesses and livable urban space.
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.
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