(1999 pop. 10.3 million). Seoul, the capital of South Korea (Republic of Korea), has an area of 605 square kilometers and is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Archaeological remains indicate that people inhabited the Seoul region...

Seoul (서울) listen (help·info) [sʌ.ul] is the capital of South Korea and is located on the basin of the Han River in the country's northwest. The city is situated about 50 km (~30 mi) south of the North Korean border, also known as the...

The president of the International Olympic Committee said today the 1988 Olympic Games will either be held in Seoul, South Korea, "or there will no Games at all." Juan Antonio Samaranch said the political unrest in the South Korean capital that threatened the...

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A hard-charging businessman known as "The Bulldozer" became the presidential candidate of the conservative opposition Monday, cementing his position as front-runner to replace President Roh Moo-hyun.National opinion polls already show former Hyundai CEO and Seoul Mayor Lee Myung-bak beating liberals aligned with Roh, whose popularity...

The new top commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific expressed confidence Friday in the military's ability to respond to any North Korean aggression though the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have left him with fewer troops.Adm. Timothy Keating is visiting South Korea for the...

Seoul, since the 14th century, has been the capital city of Korea. Even the word "Seoul" means "capital" in Korean. However, in 2004, South Korea announced that its capital would be relocated to the Yeongi-Gongju area. The main goals are to reduce Seoul's overcrowding and encourage balanced development of the country.