Songdo

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/songdo

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the development status?Approximately 86% completed as of recent reports
2. What is the projected completion?Around 2030
3. What is Songdo and why is it special?Songdo is a city in South Korea that was built from scratch on reclaimed land. It is known for being a smart city with lots of technology and green buildings.
4. How far is Songdo from Seoul and how can you get there?Songdo is about 30 km southwest of Seoul. You can travel there by the 12.3 km Incheon Bridge that connects it to Incheon International Airport.

Smart City: An urban area that leverages information and communication technologies to enhance operational efficiency, share information with the public, and improve both government services and citizen welfare.
Reclaimed Land: Land created by the artificial process of piling up sand or other materials to raise the level of the seabed or lakebed, expanding usable territory.
LEED Certification: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, a globally recognized green building certification system that promotes sustainable building practices.
Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ): A designated area in South Korea established to attract foreign investment and promote economic development through deregulation and specialized infrastructure.