Gyeonggi Province

Encircles South Korea's capital

Gyeonggi Province is the most populous province of South Korea, surrounding the capital Seoul and the port city Incheon.

The name means "capital region" in Korean, reflecting its historical role as the area encircling the seat of government.

It serves as South Korea's economic and industrial heartland, home to major corporations, tech hubs, and satellite cities: She commutes from Gyeonggi Province into Seoul for work.

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