Incheon is an historically and economically significant place for Koreans. During the Korean War, the city was the site of the Incheon Landing by American forces. Today, Incheon is a metropolitan city with the population of about 2.8 million, politically independent from Seoul. Also, the city serves as a transportation hub by air and sea, with a massive harbor and a world class international airport. Several beautiful islands, such as Yeongjong Island and Ganghwa Island, are also within city limits.
The status of the area is set to increase as various national projects are in development in Incheon. The New Songdo City plan, the most expensive real estate development in Korean history, has transformed the urban landscape of Incheon. Korea's fourth tallest building, the Northeast Asia Trade Tower, is already finished. Incheon now contains independent mini cities for shopping, housing, and education. Incheon also hosted a large number of visitors for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. The bustling eastern side of Incheon blurs into the vast expanse of Seoul.