Fun facts about Seoul
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The word 'seoul' is believed to have descended from 'Seorabeol', which originally referred to Gyeongju, the capital of Silla.
Seoul
South Korea
Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital and largest city of South Korea, and the largest city in the whole of Korea.
From the “Toponymy” section
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Seoul was the first city in East Asia to introduce electricity in the palace.
Seoul
South Korea
Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital and largest city of South Korea, and the largest city in the whole of Korea.
From the “History” section
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Seoul proper comprises 605.25 km2 (233.69 sq mi), roughly bisected into northern and southern halves by the Han River.
Seoul
South Korea
Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital and largest city of South Korea, and the largest city in the whole of Korea.
From the “Geography” section
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Seoul has a population density that is almost twice that of New York City.
Seoul
South Korea
Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital and largest city of South Korea, and the largest city in the whole of Korea.
From the “Demographics” section
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Seoul is home to one of the world's largest Christian congregations, Yoido Full Gospel Church, which has around 830,000 members.
Seoul
South Korea
Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital and largest city of South Korea, and the largest city in the whole of Korea.
From the “Demographics” section
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Photo: Joon Kyu Park · CC BY-SA 3.0