In 1914, Yangcheon county and Gimpo county were merged.
Yangcheon county was separated into 2 towns (Yangdong and Yangseo). In 1958,
Yeouido international airport was relocated to Gimpo. In 1963, Yangdong and
Yangseo towns were incorporated into Yeongdeungpo-gu;
it includes Gimpo airport. In
1973, Gyeyang and Ojeong towns of Bucheon were transferred to Gimpo. In 1989,
parts of Gyeyang town were ceded
