“Korea has emerged as one of Asia’s ‘economic tigers’ by rapid progress and enjoying the spotlight of the 1988 Seoul Olympics and the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Sumsung, LG, Daewoo, Hyundai are just some of the major companies you will recognize all of whom are Korean, but this highly advanced and technologically superior destination hides a scenically stunning landscape with a history and culture dating back 5000 years.”
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Capital
City
Seoul
Population
48 million
Religion
Christianity, Buddhism, Confucianism, Shamanism
Language
Korean
Currency
Republic of Korean Won
Time
Zone
GMT/UTC +9
Dial
Code
+ 962
Currency
Converter
Famous City
Seoul
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.