Inchon


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In·chon

 (ĭn′chŏn′, -chŭn′)
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Inchon

(ˈɪnˈtʃɒn) or

Incheon

n
(Placename) a port in W South Korea, on the Yellow Sea: the chief port for Seoul: site of a major strategic amphibious assault by UN troops, liberating Seoul (Sept 15, 1950). Pop: 2 642 000 (2005 est). Former name: Chemulpo
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In•chon

(ˈɪnˈtʃɒn)

n.
a seaport in W South Korea. 2,307,618. Formerly, Chemulpo.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.Inchon - a port city in western South Korea on the Yellow SeaInchon - a port city in western South Korea on the Yellow Sea
Republic of Korea, South Korea - a republic in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula; established in 1948
2.Inchon - a battle in the Korean War (1950); United States forces landed at Inchon
Korean War - a war between North and South Korea; South Korea was aided by the United States and other members of the United Nations; 1950-1953
Republic of Korea, South Korea - a republic in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula; established in 1948
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Missouri, where he delivered a memorable address on the futility of war; he served as military administer of postwar Japan for five years, leading the transformation of that country from a militaristic empire into a stable, peaceful democracy; and he conceived and championed the brilliantly successful Inchon landing during the Korean War, one of the most audacious and successful military operations in the history of warfare.
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On the other hand, other national teams arrived in the City of Inchon to participate in competitions of handball, hockey, tennis, shooting, beach volleyball and athletics which will begin in due course.