Seoul - Wikipedia
WEBSeoul, [b] officially Seoul Special City, [c] is the capital and largest city of South Korea. The broader Seoul Capital Area, encompassing Gyeonggi province and Incheon Metropolitan City, emerged as the world's sixth largest metropolitan economy in 2022, trailing behind Paris, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tokyo, …
Seoul | History, Population, Climate, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Seoul is the capital of South Korea. It is located on the Han River in the northwestern part of the country, with the city center some 37 miles (60 km) inland from the Yellow Sea. Seoul is the cultural, economic, and political center of South Korea.
South Korea's Capital City of Seoul - ThoughtCo
WEBAug 13, 2019 · Seoul is the capital and largest city in South Korea. It's considered a megacity because it has a population of over ten million people, with nearly half of its 10,208,302 people residing in the National Capital …
Seoul - Capital, Korea, Dynasty | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Seoul - Capital, Korea, Dynasty: Archaeological exploration shows evidence of human settlement since about 4000 bce along the Han River in the area now occupied by Seoul. The earliest historical mention of Seoul and …
28 Brilliant Things to do in Seoul, South Korea's Lively Capital
WEBJan 28, 2024 · Are you ready to explore South Korea’s Capital? Dive into the city’s popular landmarks, cool hangouts and historical sites (while discovering a few hidden gems along the way) with this guide to the best things to do in Seoul.
Seoul summary | Britannica
WEBSeoul , City (pop., 2010: 9,794,304), capital of South Korea since 1948, with the administrative status of a province. Located on the Han River near the centre of the Korean peninsula, Seoul was the capital of the Chosŏn dynasty (1394–1910) and the centre of Japanese rule of Korea (1910–45).
What is the Capital of South Korea? - Mappr
WEBSeoul is the capital of South Korea. This dynamic city is not only the political and economic center of the country but also a hub for culture and technology.
Seoul - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBSeoul (Korean: 서울) is the biggest city of the Republic of Korea (South Korea), and its capital. Its official name is Seoul Special City (Korean: 서울특별시 Seoul Teukbyeolsi). It has a population of 10 million which is about 1/5 of the Korean population and 1/7 of Korea peninsula, and covers an area of 610 km² that is only 0.6% of ...
Seoul - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Wikinews
WEBSeoul was the capital of various Korean states, including Baekje, Joseon, the Korean Empire, Goryeo (as a secondary capital), and presently South Korea. It is strategically located along the Han River. Seoul's history stretches back over two thousand years, when it was founded in 18 BC by the people of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea.
Seoul Capital Area - Wikipedia
WEBIts area is about 12,685 km 2 (4,898 sq mi). It forms the cultural, commercial, financial, industrial, and residential center of South Korea. The largest city is Seoul, with a population of approximately 10 million people, followed by Incheon, with 3 …