Chemulpo
Americannoun
noun
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There was a modern and well-managed railroad operating between Seoul and the port of Chemulpo, and other railroads had been planned and surveyed, work being started on some of them.
From Korea's Fight for Freedom by Mckenzie, F. A. (Frederick Arthur)
But we know that, whatever happened to the Elizabeth Robinson, and to the rest of the crew, certain men who were on board her when she left Hong-Kong, for Chemulpo, did escape whatever catastrophe occurred.
From Ravensdene Court by Fletcher, J. S. (Joseph Smith)
While these things were happening at Port Arthur, a squadron of the Japanese navy, under Admiral Uryu, escorted a number of transports to Chemulpo, the port of the Korean capital, Seoul.
From A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era by Brinkley, F. (Frank)
"Never heard of again—after being spoken in the Yellow Sea about three days from Chemulpo."
From Ravensdene Court by Fletcher, J. S. (Joseph Smith)
Between Chemulpo and Seoul there is a regular train service, and the short distance of twenty-six miles can be covered with Western comfort.
From Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan Notes and Recollections by Monsignor Count Vay de Vaya and Luskod by Vay, P?ter
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