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As a major world financial and cultural center, Seoul is considered a global city. The city has hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 2002 FIFA World Cup. In 2007, it was listed as the fifth most expensive city in the world and the second most expensive in Asia.

The city is located on the basin of the Han River in the country's northwest. The North Korean border lies about 50 km to the north. Seoul first appears in history in 18 BC, when the Baekje kingdom established its capital Wiryeseong in what is now around Songpa-gu, southeastern Seoul. Modern Seoul descends from the Goryeo-era city called Namgyeong, which then became the capital of Korea during the Joseon dynasty.

In recent years, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has undertaken major environmental projects, including the nearly $1 billion restoration of Cheonggyecheon. At the same time, the city has promoted the Seoul Digital Media City, the world's first complex for high-tech digital technologies in IT, multimedia and entertainment, and the proposed future site of the world's second tallest building.

Name

The city has been known in the past by the successive names Wirye-seong (위례성; 慰禮城, Baekje era), Namgyeong (남경; 南京, Goryeo era), Hanseong (한성; 漢城, Joseon era), and Hanyang (한양; 漢陽). Its current name originated from the Korean word meaning "capital city," which is believed to be derived Seorabeol (서라벌; 徐羅伐), which originally referred to Gyeongju, the capital of Silla.

Unlike most place names in Korea, "Seoul" has no corresponding hanja (Chinese characters used in the Korean language). The recently-chosen Chinese name for Seoul is 首尔 (simplified), 首爾 (traditional) (Shǒuěr), which sounds somewhat similar to "Seoul" when pronounced in Mandarin Chinese.

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Climate

In common with the rest of South Korea, Seoul has a generally humid continental climate, despite the fact that the country is surrounded on three sides by water. Summers are generally hot and humid, with monsoons taking place from June until July. August, the hottest month, has an average temperature of 72 °F to 86 °F (22°C to 30°C) with higher temperatures possible. Winters are often very cold with an average January temperature of 19 °F to 33 °F (-7°C to 1°C) and are generally much drier than summers, although there are 28 days of snow in Seoul in each year on average.

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(AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-04 02:31 Seoul shares lower; techs fall, Kookmin jumps

Interactive InvestorSEOUL, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Seoul shares traded lower on Thursday after U.S. shares fell overnight on economic worries, sending technology issues lower, but Kookmin Bank <060000.KS> jumped on hopes its holding firm plans will proceed smoothly.http://www.iii.co.uk/news/?type=afxnews&articleid=6877633&su...

Seoul Salvation

Portfolio.com via Yahoo! Finance Yes, Wall Street is desperate. But is Korea really going to be its savior?http://biz.yahoo.com/portfolio/080904/dcr74ff79ebb5dc4c39d24...

Seoul says N.Korea restoring nuclear complex

China DailySEOUL, South Korea - South Korea said Wednesday that North Korea had begun restoring its nuclear facilities. But the US played it down, saying the country apparently only moved some equipment out of storage.http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2008-09/04/content_699699...

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-04 01:03 Seoul shares seen weak; exporters may dip

Interactive InvestorSEOUL, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Seoul shares may open lower on Thursday after U.S. shares fell overnight on economic worries, but easier oil could lend support to transport and manufacturing issues.http://www.iii.co.uk/news/?type=afxnews&articleid=6877611&su...

Akamai Expands Presence in Korea with New Seoul Office to Support Globalization of Korean Businesses

Broadcast NewsroomSEOUL, South Korea, BUSINESS WIRE -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader in powering rich media, dynamic transactions and enterprise applications online, today announced the opening of the Seoul, Korea office of its subsidiary, Akamai Technologies YH, to offer in-country support to Korean companies and brands leveraging the Internet.http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id...

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Asian Markets Regain Footing After Horror Week

CNBCSeoul shares jumped almost 4 percent in the wake of measures taken by central bankers and government leaders over the weekend to solve the financial crisis that has been crippling global markets. Banks such as Hana Financial , up 8.5 percent, were ... http://www.cnbc.com/id/27152915

Quick Guide and Transcript: October 13

CNNA conservative political party in Seoul issued a statement criticizing Washington for becoming a victim to the North's blackmailing tactics. While Seoul welcomed the de-listing, South Korea's chief envoy to the six-party talks put the ball squarely ... http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/studentnews/10/12/transcript....

South Koreans asked to cut energy use, spending

ForbesSEOUL, Oct 13 (Reuters) - South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak on Monday asked his people to save energy and to reduce overseas spending to minimise the impact from a global financial crisis on Asia's fourth-largest economy. Lee said the country's ... http://www.forbes.com/reuters/feeds/reuters/2008/10/12/2008-...

Chinese Daredevil Wins Tightrope Contest Across Seoul River

FOX NewsOct. 3: Chinese winner Yakefujang Maimitili walks on a high wire during the World High Wire Championships in Seoul, South Korea. SEOUL, South Korea — A professional tightrope walker from China zipped along a wire strung across the Han River in just ... http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,432874,00.html

Jones goes off the script

Guardian UnlimitedHe was in his scintillating pomp from the moment he was denied Olympic gold at the 1988 Seoul Games by judges the IOC subsequently named as cheats until 16 years later when he was finally defeated by an opponent - if you discount the controversial ... http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2008/oct/12/boxing-sportinte...

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Current local time in Seoul - South Korea

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Seoul travel guide - Wikitravel

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Porgie

How much does it cost to get a re-entry permit at the Seoul Immigration Office?

PorgieHi Porgie! You are from SA if I remember correctly? Every country is different. SA was 50 000 if I remember correctly. If you are not from SA and my mind is going in my old age, then contact them. I k...
bwiley123

Are there discount airlines to fly from Seoul, Korea to other parts of Asia cheaply?

bwiley123Air Asia, Tiger Airways, Nok Air, Jetstar are some of the budget airlines that have routes in Asia, although very limited to and from Korea. Korean Airlines and Asiana have announced budget subsidiari...
kkvv

How can I find the best cosmetic surgeon in Seoul?

kkvvI'm pretty sure you can find a tour guide to and at korea. But if you need a guide at korea too, like to take you to the hospital and for translating reasons the cost would probably be expensive bec...
Chachee

How do you make a collect phone call from Seoul?

ChacheeInternational Operator 0077, ask to make an internatinal collect call. They will speak english (or transfer you to someone who does). The page below has a list of useful numbers.
thecheapest902

Who are walking in military uniform in Seoul?

thecheapest902Yes, they're Korean men (all Korean men have to serve a minimum of 2 years in the military) who are on their "break" from the military to see their family, friends, etc. They get special discounts and...

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