Seoul (South Korea)

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Seoul is the capital of South Korea and was, until 1945, the capital of all of Korea. It is a designated special city. Since the establishment of the Republic of Korea—better known as South Korea—in 1948, it became the capital of the country, except for a short time during the Korean War. Historic sites include The Joseon Dynasty built the "Five Grand Palaces" in Seoul, namely:Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung , Deoksugung, Gyeongbokgung,Gyeonghuigung. Some temples and shrines include Jongmyo, Dongmyo, Munmyo, Jogyesa. There are also interesting museums incluidng The National Folk Museum, War Memorial. The Seoul Metropolitan Area is also surrounded by a green belt aimed to prevent the city from sprawling out over the neighboring Gyeounggi Province. These lush green areas are frequently sought after by people resting on the weekend and during vacations. In addition, Seoul is also home to three amusement parks: Lotte World, Everland, and Seoul Land. Of these, Lotte World is the most frequently visited. Other recreation centers include the former Olympic and World Cup stadiums. There are two airports that serve Seoul. Gimpo Airport in Gimpo was the only and main airport for Seoul from its original construction during the Korean War. It also served as the country’s gateway to the world.