Seoul Information

Seoul is the capital of Korea with over 600 years of history. It is the heart of Korea’s culture and education as well as politics and economics. Seoul is unique in that historical sites such as Gyeongbokgung Palace and modern cultural facilities coexist in harmony. Seoul is a world-class city with numerous amenities and shopping districts such as Myeong-dong and Apgujeong.

Attractions & Heritage

Palaces
Seoul became the national capital in 1394 during the Joseon Dynasty, and has been maintained as the hub city of Korea for 600 years. As a result, Seoul has several beautiful ancient palaces such as Gyeongbokgung, Gyeonghuigung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, and Changdeokgung.

Hangang River and Aquariums
Meandering through the middle of the city, the Hangang River is important to Seoulites both as a cultural symbol and a source of commercial wealth. Thirteen citizen's parks contain natural education grounds and a full range of sport facilities. All the leisure facilities are easy to access, allowing citizens to enjoy outdoor sports all year round. In addition, modern pleasure ferries, some of which have several different double-decker designs, travel the river between four piers..
Source: South Korean Tourism
Map: visitseoul.net