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Cruising down the Gyeongin Expressway, imagine yourself transported back to 1968. This wasn’t just any road opening. It was the dawn of South Korea’s expressway system. The Gyeongin Expressway, officially Expressway No. 120, became the first of its kind, linking Seoul’s bustling Yangcheon District with Incheon’s Nam District. This pioneering stretch of road, initially spanning from Gajwa in Incheon’s Seo District to Yangpyeong-dong in Seoul’s Yeongdeungpo District, marked a significant step in South Korea’s modernization. The Gyeongin Expressway symbolized progress and connection in a rapidly changing nation. Over the years, the Gyeongin Expressway has evolved alongside South Korea. In 1985, a section of the expressway, between Yangpyeong and the Shinwol Interchange, was officially handed over to Seoul. This shift changed the expressway’s eastern terminus to Shinwol in Yangcheon District. Even the route number has seen changes. Initially designated as Route 2 in 1983, it was later renumbered to Route 120 in 2001, reflecting South Korea’s evolving expressway system. As you travel along this historic route today, remember that you’re driving through a piece of South Korean history. The Gyeongin Expressway is more than just a road; it’s a testament to the nation’s journey of progress and development.

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