Seoul s the capital and largest
metropolis of
South Korea. A
megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the
largest city proper in the
OECD developed world.
Seoul National Capital Areasecond largest metropolitan area with over 25 million
Incheon Gyeonggi province. Almost a quarter of South Koreans live in Seoul along with over 275,000 international residents.Located in the
Han River, Seoul has been a major settlement for over 2,000 years, with its foundation dating back to 18
B.C. when
Baekje, one of the
Three Kingdoms of Korea, established its capital in what is now south-east Seoul. It continued as the capital of
Korea during the
Joseon Dynasty and the
Korean Empire. The Seoul National Capital Area is home to four
UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
Changdeokgung,
Hwaseong Fortress,
Jongmyo Shrine and the
Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty.
(Wikipedia)