Yongin is a city almost as large as Seoul by area, consisting of the highly urbanized districts of Suji-gu and Giheung-gu and the semi-urbanized district of Cheoin-gu. Yongin's urbanized districts are located close to the capital and many commute to and from downtown Seoul in approximately 30–40 minutes by car using the Gyeongbu Expressway or Yongin-Seoul Expressway, the Bundang Line subway, the Shinbundang Line subway or metropolitan buses. The Shinbundang Line with a maximum speed of extended to Suji-gu in January 2016, which allows Suji residents to travel to Gangnam Station in 20–30 minutes. The Bundang Line extended south to Giheung Station in December 2011, connecting to EverLine that extends all the way to Everland. In December 2013, the Bundang Line extended to Suwon Station of Seoul Subway Line 1. The 12,000-capacity Yongin Stadium and the 37,000-capacity Yongin Citizen Sports Park Stadium are the largest sports venues in Yongin. Both stadiums are used mostly for football matches.
Yongin is served by trains on the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. The Bundang Line has been extended into Yongin, calling at Jukjeon, Bojeong, Guseong, Singal, Giheung and Sanggal stations; and it has been extended towards Suwon Station, in Suwon. Since May 2013 a new line named the EverLine Rapid Transit System is in operation and linked to the Bundang Line at Giheung Station where it is possible to transfer between lines without going outside. From 2016 onwards, the inner Suji area will also be served by four new Shinbundang Line stations, which will allow Suji residents travel to Gangnam Station in less than 30 minutes. Yongin has an intercity bus terminal in the city centre, though the densely settled northern areas are served better by the terminal in Yatap-dong, Seongnam.
History
Although there is evidence of human settlement here as far back as the fifth century, Yongin was granted city status only in March 1996.
Food
The most representative food of Yongin is the Sundae of Baekam-myeon, Chouin-gu. Baekamsundae has a special feature of filling meat without blood.
Sister cities
Notable people from Yongin
Seung Hyuk, singer, dancer, model and K-pop/J-pop idol, member of boygroup Apeace.
Eunkwang, singer, dancer, actor, MC, entertainer and K-pop, member of K-pop boygroup BtoB.
Yoondong, singer, rapper, dancer, and K-pop/J-pop idol, member of boygroup ORβIT, former member of K-pop boygroup HALO and contestant of Produce 101 Japan.
Chaeryeong, singer, rapper, dancer and K-pop idol, member of K-pop girlgroup ITZY and younger sister of Chaeyeon from Iz*One.
Chaeyeon, singer, rapper, dancer and K-pop idol, member of K-pop girlgroup Iz*One and older sister of Chaeryeong from ITZY.
Hyungsik, singer, dancer, actor, MC, entertainer and K-pop idol, member of K-pop boygroup and its sub-group ZE:A Five.
Changbin, singer-songwriter, rapper, dancer, producer and K-pop idol, member of K-pop boygroup Stray Kids.
Bomin, singer, dancer, actor, host and K-pop idol, member of K-pop boygroup Golden Child.
Mino, singer-songwriter, rapper, producer, model, actor, MC and K-pop idol, member of K-pop boygroup WINNER.
Jisoo, singer, rapper, dancer, voice actress, model and K-pop idol, member of K-pop girlgroup Busters.
Munhwa Broadcasting CorporationDramia located at Cheoin-gu, is the filming location of historical dramas such as Moon Embracing the Sun, Jumong, Queen Seondeok and Dong Yi. Viewing tours are available, which includes traditional folk games, historical court dress and archery.
