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2 days ago · Seoul is the cultural, economic, and political center of South Korea. Except for a brief interregnum (1399–1405), Seoul was the capital of Korea from 1394 until the formal division of the country in 1948. The name itself has come to mean “capital” in the Korean language.
1 day ago · South Korea, country in East Asia that occupies the southern portion of the Korean peninsula. It faces North Korea across a demilitarized zone 2.5 miles (4 km) wide that was established by the terms of the 1953 armistice that ended fighting in the Korean War. The capital is Seoul.
3 days ago · A group of Japanese agents entered the Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul, which was under Japanese control, and Queen Min was killed and her body desecrated in the north wing of the palace. The Qing acknowledged defeat in the Treaty of Shimonoseki (17 April 1895), which officially guaranteed Korea's independence from China. [59]
3 days ago · Getting around Seoul. Paying for things in Seoul. Day 1 in Seoul Suggested itinerary. Gyeongbokgung Palace, 경복궁. Gmamim Restaurant. Bukchon Hanok Village, 북촌한옥마을. Ihwa Mural Village, 이화동벽화마을. Naksan Fortress Wall Trail, 서울 성곽. Insadong, 인사동.
4 days ago · Free itinerary for 5 days in Seoul. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace to immerse in Korean history and culture.
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3 days ago · Seoul, the pulsating heart of South Korea, stands as a sign of modernity and tradition, making it a must-visit destination in 2024. From its towering skyscrapers and busy streets to its serene palaces and temples, Seoul offers a combination of new and old that fascinates travelers from around the globe.
1 day ago · Olympic Games, athletic festival that originated in ancient Greece and was revived in the late 19th century. Before the 1970s the Games were officially limited to competitors with amateur status, but in the 1980s many events were opened to professional athletes.
