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 SEOUL
Seoul is both the
capital and the heart of the Republic
of Korea, containing about 10.3
million of the nation's 46.8 million
people.
It is the financial, political,
commercial, recreational, educational
and cultural center of Korea,
home to major corporations, banks,
government offices, leading schools
and universities, theaters and
entertainment facilities. There
is a rich and satisfying variety
of things to see and do for residents
and visitors alike.
Seoul was a seat of government
in the Baekje Kingdom, more than
1,500 years ago, but the city's
true genesis occurred in 1394,
when it became the capital of
the new Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).
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is a new residential, business
and entertainment area located
south of the Han-gang River
and east of the Seoul Express
Bus Terminal. It has developed
as a result of Seoul's rapid
expansion during the past
two decades. The numerous
entertainment facilities,
department stores, fashion
shops and deluxe hotels
provide the residents of
the mushrooming number of
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Located
at the foot of Mt. Eumyeonsan
in Seocho-dong, the Seoul Arts
Center is made up of a concert
hall, calligraphy hall, small
gallery, library, opera house
and outdoor performance area.
It is also the home of the National
Center for Korean Traditional
Performing Arts.
:: Location
: Near Nambu Bus Terminal
:: Transportation
: Subway Line 3 to Nambu Bus Terminal
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For
those who are interested in the
global economy, a visit to the
World Trade Center Seoul is a
must. Within the World Trade Center
complex are the Convention Exhibition
Center (COEX), the Trade Tower,
the Korea City Air Terminal, the
Inter-continental Hotel and Hyundai
Department Store.
The Trade Service Center, located
here, offers helpful information
on trade laws and customs. There
are also performance halls, galleries,
a library and a bookstore.
:: Location
: Near the Seoul Sports Complex
:: Transportation
: Subway Line 2 to Samseong Station |
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Seoul Sports Complex, occupying
an area of 591,000 sq.m (142 acres)
in Jamsil, includes the Olympic
Stadium, Jamsil Baseball Stadium,
Jamsil Students' Gymnasium, and
Jamsil Gymnasium. The complex
is about 30 minutes from downtown
Seoul.
:: Location
: East of the WTCS
:: Transportation
: Subway Line 2, Sports Complex
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Lotte
World is a mammoth indoor leisure
and shopping complex located in
Jamsil. It consists of a deluxe
hotel, a folklore museum, an indoor
theme park, movie theaters, a
sports complex, a shopping mall
and department stores. "Lotte
World Adventure" is a full-scale
indoor theme park equipped with
ultra-modern rides.
:: Location
: East of the Seoul Sports Complex
:: Transportation
: Subway Line 2, Jamsil Station |
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Bukansan
which is approximately an hour-and-a-half
bus ride from downtown Seoul,
is the only national park in the
Seoul metropolitan area. With
many Buddhist temples and rare
animals inhabiting the area, Bukansan
has many changing faces. Depending
on the time of day and season,
its peaceful surroundings provide
enjoyment and relaxation to the
citizens of Seoul.
:: Location
: North of Seoul
:: Transportation
: Subway Line 3, Gupabal Station
or Line 4, Suyu Station |
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