Seoul is the capital and largest city in Korea 12. Located in the southwestern part of the Han River, it is about 60 km from the West Sea 1. Seoul is a center of culture, economy, and politics in Korea and is regarded as a global global city.
According to the 2020 Census, the population of Seoul is 9.9 million, and the Seoul metropolitan area is formed along with Incheon and Gyeonggi -do. Seoul accounts for only 0.6%of the total land, but about 20%of the population lives.
The history of Seoul goes back to ancient times. Seoul was used as the capital from the Goryeo Dynasty to the Joseon Dynasty, and was called Hanyang. During the Japanese colonial period, it was called Kyungsung, and after liberation, the name was changed to Seoul. It was occupied by the North Korean army during the Korean War, but was liberated by the UN and the ROK forces.
Seoul has an advanced transportation system. Various public transportation, such as subway, bus, and taxi, is operating, and it is also connected to Gimpo Airport, which transports domestic and foreign passengers and cargo, and Incheon International Airport. You can also communicate with all over the country through highways and railways.
Seoul is one of the largest cities in the world. The area is about 605 km², the 88th largest in the world. The population is about 9.9 million, the 16th largest in the world. The population density is about 16,000/km², the highest in the world.
Seoul travel place
Bukhansan National Park: It is a treasure trove of nature located north of Seoul. You can enjoy beautiful scenery such as hiking trails, spring flowers, and autumn leaves that mountaineers are looking for. In the park, there are also castles and temples of the Joseon Dynasty.
Gyeongbokgung Palace: The representative palace of Korea was the center of politics and culture of the Joseon Dynasty 1. The architecture and garden of the palace shows Korean traditional beauty well 1. In the palace, you can see the Gyeongbokgung Palace Guard Cognitive Cognition that reproduces royal consciousness and clothing.
Gwanghwamun Square: It is a square of history and culture located in the center of Seoul 1. There are statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun -sin in the square, and you can also visit the Hangeul Museum and Cheonggyecheon Museum 1. There are attractions in Seoul, including Cheonggyecheon, Insa -dong, and Jongno.
Changdeokgung Palace: This is a palace designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a palace used by kings in the Joseon Dynasty, featuring architecture and garden in harmony with nature. In particular, Biwon, which is called sponsorship, is a royal garden, where you can enjoy the beautiful natural landscape.
Bukchon Hanok Village: A traditional residential area in Seoul, with traditional houses called Hanok. Hanok is a design and structure that harmonizes with nature and shows Korea's unique aesthetics. In Bukchon Hanok Village, you can do various activities such as hanok experience, traditional culture experience, and traditional food experience.
Cheonggyecheon: It is an artificial river that crosses downtown Seoul. Cheonggyecheon was pioneered in the Joseon Dynasty, but was broken during the Japanese colonial period and the Korean War, and was restored in the 2000s. In Cheonggyecheon, you can feel the history and culture of Seoul by walking or riding a bicycle.
N Seoul Tower: Landmark Tower is located at the summit of Namsan. The tower was built for broadcasting in 1971 and was opened for tourists in 1980. At the tower, you can see the view of Seoul at a glance, and you can use various facilities such as observation decks, rotary restaurants, museums, and theme parks.
Namdaemun Market: It is a representative traditional market in Seoul, and it was opened in 1964. The market sells a variety of products such as clothing, food, miscellaneous goods, and accessories, and features low prices and fresh quality. In the market, you can taste Korean traditional and street foods, and night markets
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