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Incheon’s Symbol Mark

Incheon’s Symbol Mark
Symbol Mark	Dynamic and unlimited potential

This symbol is meant to invoke the Korean character ‘ㅇ’, the Chinese character ‘川’, and an ocean wave
It symbolizes the city’s dynamic and unlimited potential as a logistics center with ports and international airlines, through which goods and services come in and out of the city. It also represents Incheon as a gateway to the world, and a hub of Northeast Asia in the 21st century.

Incheon’s City Brand

Incheon’s City Brand
Incheon’s City Brand	Fly Incheon

The CI features Incheon International Airport as the main motif, with the English word “Fly” fused with the images of dynamic ocean waves and the wings of a red-crowned crane, which is known as a symbol of the founding force of Incheon.

Incheon’s Tree

Incheon’s Tree
County Tree TULIP TREE

The tulip tree is perfect for parks and streets due to its resistance to cold and insects as well as its rapid pace of growth. Having its origin in North America, it also serves as a reminder that Incheon is the place where the Korea-US Treaty was signed.

Incheon’s Flower

Incheon’s Flower
Incheon’s Flower  ROSE

Loved by the people of Incheon for many years for its beauty, you can find roses planted all over Incheon. As the red rose symbolizes passion and activity, it represents the active and passionate nature of the people of Incheon.

Incheon’s Bird

Incheon’s Bird
County Bird	 CRANE

Many districts in Incheon are named after the crane, including Songhak-dong, Cheonghak-dong, Seonhak-dong, and Hakik-dong. These towns are all home to cranes. Munhak-dong in particular was the former administrative capital of Incheon. (*’hak’ means crane in Korean)

Incheon’s Color

Incheon’s Color
Incheon’s Color INCHEON BLUE

As a port city, Incheon is represented by the blue color of the sea, and has an energetic and determined spirit that soars dream-like towards the ocean.

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