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Seoul is the capital of . With a population of over 9 million, Seoul is by far South Korea's largest city and one of East Asia's financial and cultural centers.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Changdeokgung and Cheong Wa Dae.

is a former royal palace in , South Korea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Site of South Korea, it is among the best preserved of all Korean palaces.

Park
Photo: Kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
, also known as the Blue House, was a public park that was the former executive office and residence of the president of South Korea. Located in 's , directly behind Gyeongbokgung Palace, it served as the center of presidential administration and state receptions from 1948 until 2022.

Castle
Photo: Chamberikore, Public domain.
Deoksugung, also called Deoksu Palace or , is a former royal palace in , South Korea. It was the first main palace of the 1897–1910 Korean Empire and is now a major tourist attraction.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jongno and Jung.

Photo: Naturehead, Public domain.
is in , and constitutes the northern half of the historic core of Seoul, along with Jung, the southern half. As the soul of Seoul, is home to a plethora of beautiful Joseon Dynasty palaces, shrines, temples, parks, historic neighborhoods, and other traditional sights.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is in , constituting the southern half of the historic core of Seoul, along with Jongno. is busier than its tranquil neighbor, with hundreds of offices buildings and endless streets of frantic shopping, but scattered among the hustle and bustle are more historic gems.

Seoul

Latitude
37.5833° or 37° 35′ north
Longitude
127° east
Population
9,660,000
Elevation
38 metres (125 feet)
Open location code
8Q99H2M2+82
Geo­Names ID
1835847
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Korean—“Seoul” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “首尔”
  • Chinese: “首尔特别市”
  • Italian: “Seul”
  • Japanese: “ソウル”
  • Japanese: “ソウル市”
  • Japanese: “ソウル特別市”
  • Japanese: “首尔市”
  • Korean: “서울”
  • Korean: “서울시”
  • Korean: “서울특별시”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Hyehwa and Waryong-dong.

Notable Places Nearby

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South Korea: Must-Visit Destinations

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