Seoul is the capital of South Korea and called the heart of the Republic of Korea. It is located on the Han River in the country's northwest and situated about 50km south of the North Korean border, kown as de-militarised zone (DMZ). Seoul appears in the history as early as 18 BCE, when it was established

View at Seoul

as a settlement in Baekje. It's believed that the Wiryeseong site is in the boundaries of modern day Seoul. In the early period of 20th century, many historical parts of Seoul were demolished. The city was almost entirely destroyed in the Korean War, but an aggressive economic policy in the 1960s and 1970s helped to rebuild the city very rapidly. In the 1990s, some important historical buildings were restored, including Gyeongbokgung, the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty.

The following are some of the popular spots for tourists:-

• Gyeongbokgung
• The National Museum of Korea
• Lotte World