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The Gyeongin Line and Modern Transport

The Gyeongin Line, Korea's first railway connecting Noryangjin and Jemulpo, opened, and streetcars appeared in Seoul, beginning modern transportation and transforming the face of the city.

Key developments

  1. 경인선 개통Opening of the Gyeongin Railway

    The Gyeongin Line, Korea's first railway, opened from Noryangjin to Jemulpo.

  2. 서울 전차Streetcars in Seoul

    Streetcars were laid through central Seoul, becoming a new means of transport for citizens.

  3. 근대 도시 변화Transformation of the Modern City

    Railways, streetcars, and electricity reshaped urban life and landscapes into a modern form.

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