Seoul, Capital city in South Korea
Seoul sits along the Han River with 25 districts, combining glass skyscrapers, ancient palaces, traditional markets, and contemporary shopping centers.
Founded in 1394 as the capital of Joseon Dynasty, Seoul transformed from a medieval city into a major global metropolis after the Korean War.
The National Museum of Korea in Yongsan District exhibits 15,000 artifacts, including Buddhist sculptures, celadon pottery, and traditional Korean paintings.
The subway system connects 23 lines across 400 stations, making transportation efficient between neighborhoods like Gangnam, Hongdae, and Myeongdong.
Digital Media City in Sangam-dong functions as a technology cluster with broadcasting stations, entertainment companies, and research institutions.
Location: South Korea
Inception: June 6, 1395
Capital city: Jung District
Elevation above the sea: 38 m
Operator: 한국철도공사
Shares border with: Gyeonggi Province, Incheon
Website: https://english.seoul.go.kr
GPS coordinates: 37.56668,126.97829
Latest update: November 1, 2025 18:35
Photo license: CC BY-SA 4.0
Gyeongbokgung
1.3 km
Blue House
2.2 km
N Seoul Tower
1.9 km
Lotte World
12.2 km
Changdeokgung
1.8 km
Ewha Womans University
3 km
Seoul Olympic Stadium
10.1 km
Cheonggyecheon
266 m
63 Building
6.2 km
Lotte World Mall
12.6 km
Dongdaemun Design Plaza & Park
2.7 km
Namhansanseong
20.3 km
Olympic Hall
14.4 km
Namdaemun
792 m
Seongsu Bridge
6 km
War Memorial of Korea
3.4 km
Namyeong-dong Human Rights Center, Korean National Police Agency
2.9 km
Mapo Bridge
5.2 km
National Museum of Korea
4.8 km
Deoksugung
297 m
Yeouido
6.6 km
Gwanghwamun
1 km
Olympic Park
13.7 km
National Library of Korea
8 km
Sungkyunkwan
2.6 km
National Assembly Building
6.9 km
Samjeondo Monument
12.6 km
Bukhansan
10.6 kmReviews
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Gangnam District
Gangdong District
Gangbuk District
Gangseo District
Gwanak District
Gwangjin District
Guro District
Geumcheon District
Nowon District
Dobong District
Dongdaemun District
Dongjak District
Mapo District
Seodaemun District
Seocho District
Seongdong District
Seongbuk District
Songpa District
Yangcheon District
Yeongdeungpo District
Yongsan District
Eunpyeong District
Jongno District
Jung District
Jungnang District
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