IFEZ Journal

Incheon Urban History Museum

238 Incheon Tower-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon

09:00~18:00 (Closed on Mondays)

032-850-6000

No. 1 lncheon Urban History Museum

Where the Past Meets the Present: Incheon Urban History Museum

Incheon Urban History Museum The first stop on this route is about a 10-minute walk from G-Tower, where IFEZ is located. This is truly a must-see local attraction, especially for foreign residents unfamiliar with Korea and even more unfamiliar with Incheon. Incheon Urban History Museum is a special place that can help deepen one’s understanding of various aspects of Incheon. The museum, which is full of interesting and informative exhibits, consists of the Modern City Hall on the first floor, the Incheon Model Hall on the second floor, and the Special Exhibition Hall on the third floor. It vividly presents the history of Incheon, which started as a modern city during the open port period and developed into an international city thereafter. You can see at a glance how Incheon was formed and changed from the opening of Jemulpo Port in 1883 to Korea’s liberation in 1945.Incheon Urban History Museum has established itself as an important cultural place that connects the past and present for foreign residents of IFEZ who may be unfamiliar with the city’s rich history. Visiting this museum will help foster a more meaningful connection to this wonderful city, allowing you to understand the history and identity of Incheon in a natural way.

Songdo Central Park

160 Convensia-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon

No. 2 Songdo Central Park

Songdo Central Park, an Oasis in the City

Having had a look back on the past of Incheon at Incheon Urban History Museum, it is now time to take on the present and future of Songdo. Songdo Central Park, one of the area’s most iconic landmarks, is a relaxing place that harmonizes the urban environment and nature, providing relaxation and vitality for those who are tired of hectic daily life. In particular, it is the first seawater park in the nation and a waterway with purified seawater flowing to form the center of the park. One essential experience at Songdo Central Park is to enjoy water-based leisure activities, such as kayaking or a MoonBoat ride. Green trees and calm waters spread out between the skyscrapers, creating a unique landscape where a futuristic city and nature coexist. Moreover, the gardens, photo zones, and relaxation areas scattered throughout the park are perfect for bringing you serenity and comfort. If you’re looking for a calming and unique experience in the city, take our recommendation and spend a special afternoon at Songdo Central Park and Songdo Hanok Village.

National Museum of World Writing Systems

인천 연수구 센트럴로 217 

217 Central-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon

10:00~18:00

032-290-2000

No. 3 National Museum of World Writing Systems

The National Museum of World Writing Systems: Inscribed with the Timeless Nature of Letters

After strolling around Songdo Central Park, why not head over to a special place that is unique to Songdo? The National Museum of World Writing Systems opened in Songdo in June 2023 after a 10-year period of preparation. The museum specializes in writing systems and stands as only the third of its kind in the world, following the Champollion Museum – The Writings of the World in France and the National Museum of Chinese Writing in China. This extraordinary place embodies the history of time and space, from the invention of the first written language to the present and future, presented through exhibits, research, education, and more. The Permanent Exhibition Hall, under the theme of “The Great Journey of Letters and Civilization,” highlights world alphabets, literate cultures, and civilizations from the perspective of comparative culture, while the Special Exhibition Hall presents various letter-related exhibits. In particular, the exhibit on Gustave Doré, to be offered in May this year, is attracting a lot of attention. Dive deep into writing at the National Museum of World Writing Systems, a place to rediscover alphabets in a more unique way.

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‘Recommend Your Own Day Trip around IFEZ’ ( * Event participants will be rewarded with a prescribed gift certificate. )

This contest is open to all foreigners living in Songdo, Yeongjong, and Cheongna. Please feel free to recommend your own favorite routes for day trips around IFEZ. All you have to do is write a short story about your favorite route and email it while providing your name and address. We will contact the winners individually, and we hope to hear from you soon!

E-mail : ifez2021@naver.com