Chemulpo
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9.9
- proper noun
- Literature
- The historic port of Chemulpo played a vital role in trade.
Examples
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Many historical documents refer to Incheon by its old name, Chemulpo, especially in the context of colonial Korea.
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The early 20th-century trade routes often stopped at Chemulpo before heading to China.
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During the Russo-Japanese War, the Battle of Chemulpo Bay made headlines worldwide.
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Have you ever visited Chemulpo in South Korea?
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Chemulpo was once a quiet fishing village before rapidly transforming into a bustling port city.
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In the late 19th century, Chemulpo became a significant gateway for international trade in Korea.
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Today, Chemulpo is known as Incheon, serving as a major hub for transportation and commerce.
Synonyms
2
6.5
A port city in western South Korea on the Yellow Sea with a major international airport
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chemulpo comes from the older Korean name Jemulpo, and the ending -po means 'harbour' or 'port', so Chemulpo was simply the port that is now Incheon.