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Yoo Jeong-bokMayorHomepage link
- Ph.D. in Political Science, Yonsei University
- Former Mayor of Incheon Metropolitan City (14th)
- Former Minister of Public Administration and Security
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Symbol
Symbol
This symbol represents the Korean character ‘ㅇ’, Chinese character ‘川’, and an ocean wave.It symbolizes the city’s dynamic and unlimited potential as a logistics center with ports and international airlines,through which goods and services come in and out of the city. It also shows that Incheon is the gateway to the world and a hub of Northeast Asia in the 21st century.
Symbol of the Province
TULIP TREE
Tulip tree is perfect for parks and streets due to its resistance to cold and insects as well as fast growth.
Having its origin in North America, it also serves as a reminder that Incheon is the place where the Korea-US Treaty was signed
ROSE
Loved by the people of Incheon for many years for its beauty, roses are planted all over Incheon.
As a red rose means passion and activity, it represents the active and passionate nature of the people of Incheon.
CRANE
TMany towns in Incheon are named after crane, such as Songhak-dong, Cheonghak-dong, Seonhak-dong, and Hakik-dong. These towns are all home to cranes.
Munhak-dong in particular was the old capital of Incheon. ('hak' means crane in Korean)