Definition

Proper noun * A port city in western South Korea on the Yellow Sea: Chemulpo is the former name for the city now known as Incheon. It was historically a significant port and was the site of a major naval battle in 1904.

Usage Notes

• "Chemulpo" is primarily a historical name. In modern contexts, the city is almost exclusively referred to as Incheon.
• It is used when discussing historical events, particularly those related to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Battle of Chemulpo Bay was fought in February 1904.
  • Many early Western traders arrived in Korea through the port of Chemulpo.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in historical or academic writing to provide period-appropriate context.
  • The treaty was signed in Chemulpo before the city's name was officially changed to Incheon.

Variants and Related Words

• Incheon (n): The modern name for the city and metropolitan area. This is the standard term used today.
• Jemulpo: An alternative historical romanization of the same Korean name (제물포).

Synonyms

• Incheon: The direct modern synonym.
• Port city: A general descriptive term, though not a proper noun synonym.

Noun

1. a port city in western South Korea on the Yellow Sea