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New Songdo City is an international business city located 40 miles southwest of Seoul. This dynamic city is being developed on 1,500 acres of reclaimed land along the waterfront of Incheon. Designated as a Free Economic Zone, New Songdo City offers a range of benefits including international schools, universities, hospitals, golf courses, and more.

The centerpiece of the city is the Songdo International Business District, also known as Songdo IBD. The city's infrastructure follows a North American style, boasting unusually wide roads and large city blocks by Korean standards. Like many cities in Korea, residential housing primarily consists of apartment towers. Although New Songdo City officially "opened" in 2009, its population is still relatively low as more people gradually move in.

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Popular Foods

The first and perhaps most famous Korean dish is Kimchi Jjigae, a spicy stew made from fermented vegetables (most commonly napa cabbage), with sliced pork, tofu, and chilli peppers added for extra kick. It's a comforting yet fiery dish that showcases the depth of Korean flavours.

Bibimbap is another wildly renowned Korean dish which translates directly to 'mixed rice'. It's typically served as a bowl of warm, steamed white rice, topped with sautéed vegetables, sliced meat (often beef or chicken), a fried egg, and chilled gochujang (red pepper paste) sauce that's stirred into the dish just before eating. This versatile meal can be enjoyed with an array of side dishes, making it both hearty and customizable.

Jajangmyeon is a delightful noodle dish starring chewy somen noodles drenched in a savory black bean sauce, typically garnished with julienned cucumber, crispy seaweed, and sesame seeds. While it often features seafood like squid, octopus, or shrimp, there are also vegetarian versions available. This hearty meal is both filling and satisfying, reflecting its Chinese origin while embracing a uniquely Korean twist.

Historical Appearance

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