Seoul (Sŏul 서울) listen (help·info) is the capital and largest city of South Korea (Republic of Korea). The city was the capital of Baekje (18 BCE – 660 CE) and the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Upon the establishment of the South Korea in 1948, Seoul became its capital and designated the nation's only Special City. Residents of Seoul are referred to as "Seoulites". Read more at Wikipedia


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North Korea's letter to China

...to indicate an easing of tensions between North Korea and its communist neighbour. John Delury, a professor at Yonsei University in Seoul who specialises in China and North Korea, said the fact that Kim's envoy "is being quoted as saying that North Korea is...

NKorean envoy delivers letter to China's president

...indicate an easing of tensions between North Korea and its communist neighbor. John Delury, a professor at Yonsei University in Seoul who specializes in China and North Korea, said the fact that Kim's envoy "is being quoted as saying that North Korea is open...

North Korea’s bid to return to n-talks welcomed by Moscow

...against the reclusive Communist state over the tests, the US and South Korea began joint military exercises in March, and Seoul warned of possible pre-emptive strikes against its northern neighbour. That triggered a belligerent reaction from Pyongyang. It...

when the bottom of the

...Duff Duff even Bikeweier still young an age. And in this season's Premier League which, Duff's performance that is not Bike Wei Seoul poor. "" We were surprised at the performance of the young Smith genius, do not forget the game defensively Smith, so Smith...

Japan's wartime brothels were wrong, says veteran

...Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a news conference last week. The issue has often frayed ties between Tokyo and Seoul. Japan says the matter of compensation was settled under a 1965 treaty establishing diplomatic ties. In 1995, Japan set up a fund...

Google to bankroll, build wireless networks across Africa - WSJ

...Android smartphone displays the Google website in this picture illustration in Seoul September 7, 2011. REUTERS - Google Inc(GOOG.O) intends to finance, build and help operate wireless networks from sub-Saharan Africa to Southeast Asia, hoping to connect a...

Colonial 2013: Faces in the crowd

...a growing band of fans of one of the best-named players on tour. Consider the possibilities. They're the Bae Watchers, Moon Men, Seoul Surfers. ... we could go on all Bae, oops, day. Mike Um, left, and Sung Lee, both of Dallas at Colonial on Friday. The coolest...

Best restaurants in Asia

...chefs from Daniel Boulud to Joël Robuchon all setting up kitchens in Beijing, Shanghai, and beyond. Cities like Beijing, Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo are also well represented on The Daily Meals ranking, as are smaller, unlikelier destinations such as Danang, Vietnam;...

Suicidal jumper's fall kills South Korean girl, police say

...South Korea (AP) — South Korean police say a suicidal man jumping to his death also killed a 5-year-old girl by falling on her as she walked with her parents outside the apartment building. A police official said the 39-year-old man died immediately after...

Suicidal jumper's fall kills South Korean girl, police say

...South Korea (AP) — South Korean police say a suicidal man jumping to his death also killed a 5-year-old girl by falling on her as she walked with her parents outside the apartment building. A police official said the 39-year-old man died immediately after...

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FC Seoul Into Champions League Last Eight

FC Seoul of South Korea defeated Beijing Guoan 3-1 to book their spot in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League in Seoul on Tuesday (May 21).

Raw: Japan's WWII Atrocities Under Fire in Seoul

Raw: Japan's WWII Atrocities Under Fire in Seoul A small but angry group of South Korean activists gathered outside the Japanese embassy in Seoul on Tuesday to express their anger over Japan's wartime atroc... From: Associated Press Views: 167 13 ratings Time: 01:00 More in News & Politics

Seoul Reach Quarter-Finals

A 0-0 draw in the first leg in China left FC Seoul's AFC Champins League last 16 tie against Beijing Guoan evenly poised.

Seoul Reach Quarter-Finals

A 0-0 draw in the first leg in China had left FC Seoul's AFC Champions League last 16 tie against Beijing Guoan evenly poised.

Raw: Japan's WWII Atrocities Under Fire in Seoul

A small but angry group of South Korean activists gathered outside the Japanese embassy in Seoul on Tuesday to express their anger over Japan's wartime atrocities. (May 21)

Raw: Japan's WWII atrocities under fire in Seoul

A small but angry group of South Korean activists gathered outside the Japanese embassy in Seoul on Tuesday to express their anger over Japan's wartime atrocities. (May 21)

Beijing Guoan and FC Seoul Play Out Stalemate

Beijing Guoan of China were held to a goalless draw by FC Seoul of South Korea, in the first leg of the round of 16 in the Asian Champions League, in Beijing on Tuesday (14th May).

Beijing Guoan and FC Seoul Prepare For ACL Clash

China's Super League side Beijing Guoan will meet FC Seoul on Tuesday at Beijing Workers' Stadium, in the first encounter in the last 16 of the Asian Champions League tournament - both clubs held pre-match training on Monday evening (May 13th).

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The South Korean national flag flutters on August 23, 2009 in Seoul, South Korea. (Chung Sung-Jun, Getty Images) - Published on 2013-05-24 17:57:00 by 13WHAM-TV

The South Korean national flag flutters on August 23, 2009 in Seoul, South Korea. (Chung Sung-Jun, Getty Images)

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The South Korean national flag flutters on August 23, 2009 in Seoul, South Korea. (Chung Sung-Jun, Getty Images) - Published on 2013-05-24 17:57:00 by WETM 18 - NY

The South Korean national flag flutters on August 23, 2009 in Seoul, South Korea. (Chung Sung-Jun, Getty Images)

Published by WETM 18 - NY on 2013-05-24 17:57:00

Kil Won-ok, centre, and supporters protest outside Japanese embassy in Seoul, South Korea . Picture: AP - Published on 2013-05-24 17:32:00 by The Scotsman

Kil Won-ok, centre, and supporters protest outside Japanese embassy in Seoul, South Korea . Picture: AP

Published by The Scotsman on 2013-05-24 17:32:00

An employee holds a gold key during a photo opportunity at a jewellery shop in Seoul. - Published on 2013-05-24 01:45:00 by Rediff

An employee holds a gold key during a photo opportunity at a jewellery shop in Seoul.

Published by Rediff on 2013-05-24 01:45:00

24 hours: Seoul, South Korea: an injured Vietnam War veteran scuffles - Published on 2013-05-23 09:11:00 by Guardian Unlimited

24 hours: Seoul, South Korea: an injured Vietnam War veteran scuffles

Published by Guardian Unlimited on 2013-05-23 09:11:00


                     
              FILE - In this Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 file photo International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge speaks during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea. IOC President Jacques Rogge said in an interview Wednesday May 22, 2013 with The Associated Press, Olympic officials have agreed that more targeted, out-of-competition testing is needed in the fight against doping. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)
            
                   - Published on 2013-05-23 08:58:00 by Boston.com

FILE - In this Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 file photo International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge speaks during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea. IOC President Jacques Rogge said in an interview Wednesday May 22, 2013 with The Associated Press, Olympic officials have agreed that more targeted, out-of-competition testing is needed in the fight against doping. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)

Published by Boston.com on 2013-05-23 08:58:00

FILE - In this Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 file photo International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge speaks during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea. IOC President Jacques Rogge said in an interview Wednesday May 22, 2013 with The Associated Press, Olympic officials have agreed that more targeted, out-of-competition testing is needed in the fight against doping. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File) - Published on 2013-05-23 07:49:00 by Winnipeg Free Press

FILE - In this Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 file photo International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge speaks during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea. IOC President Jacques Rogge said in an interview Wednesday May 22, 2013 with The Associated Press, Olympic officials have agreed that more targeted, out-of-competition testing is needed in the fight against doping. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)

Published by Winnipeg Free Press on 2013-05-23 07:49:00

This picture taken on May 21, 2013 shwos visitors looking at Samsung Electronics smartphone Galaxy S4 during an IT show in Seoul.  AFP Photo - Published on 2013-05-23 04:05:00 by Hurriet Daily News

This picture taken on May 21, 2013 shwos visitors looking at Samsung Electronics smartphone Galaxy S4 during an IT show in Seoul. AFP Photo

Published by Hurriet Daily News on 2013-05-23 04:05:00

Samsung Electronics employees display the Galaxy S4 smartphone in Seoul on April 25, 2013. South Korea's Samsung Electronics said May 23, 2013 its latest flagship Galaxy S4 had become its fastest selling smartphone to date, topping 10 million units globally less than a month after its debut. AFP - Published on 2013-05-23 03:30:00 by Daily Nation

Samsung Electronics employees display the Galaxy S4 smartphone in Seoul on April 25, 2013. South Korea's Samsung Electronics said May 23, 2013 its latest flagship Galaxy S4 had become its fastest selling smartphone to date, topping 10 million units globally less than a month after its debut. AFP

Published by Daily Nation on 2013-05-23 03:30:00

An Indian film festival, where hugely popular Bollywood movies like 'Lage Raho Munnabhai' will be screened, is to be held in Seoul to commemorate the 40th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and South Korea. - Published on 2013-05-22 02:32:00 by Times of India

An Indian film festival, where hugely popular Bollywood movies like 'Lage Raho Munnabhai' will be screened, is to be held in Seoul to commemorate the 40th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and South Korea.

Published by Times of India on 2013-05-22 02:32:00

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China hopes all sides exercise calm and restraint, push for a lessening of tensions, restart the Six-Party Talks process and make unremitting efforts ... for long-lasting peace and stability...

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The SURION raised Korea to the 11th helicopter manufacturer in the world...

in EADS sweetens KF-X offering
United Press International - 2013-05-24 12:51:00

If Korea chooses Eurofighter as its next generation fighter jet and EADS invests more than 2 trillion KRW [$2 billion] in the KF-X program, it will bring bigger economic effect than the SURION and Korea will be the fifth country [that] produces Eurofighter, high-level fighter jets...

in EADS sweetens KF-X offering
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