Seoul is the seat of the South Korean government. Seoul's history traces back to 18 BC when it was founded by the people of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. During the Joseon dynasty, Seoul was officially designated as the capital, surrounded by the Fortress Wall of Seoul.

4 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.

Korea has had a number of capitals. Korea is a peninsula in East Asia, currently the peninsula is divided into two countries: North Korea's capital is Pyongyang, and South Korea's capital is Seoul.

Apr 25, 2017 · Seoul is the official capital City of South Korea and Sejong City is the De facto administrative capital of the country. Sejong was initially constructed to replace Seoul as the capital of South Korea due to its central location.

Seoul (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 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.

This is a list of capital cities, including the legislature or seat of government, of South Korea and its current provinces and provincial-level cities. Seoul has been the capital of South Korea since the Division of Korea in 1945.

Aug 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 Area (which also includes Incheon and Gyeonggi).

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, sits on the Han River (Korea) in the country's northwest situated about 30 miles (~50 km) south of the de-militarized zone (DMZ). Seoul, an ancient city, served as the historic capital of the Baekje Dynasty (18 …

Seoul 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.