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  WorldTravelGate.net® - The History of Seoul (Soul), South Korea.
With national liberation on August 15, 1945, the City was given the official name of Seoul, which is derived from an ancient word meaning "Capital." In 1946, Seoul was upgraded to the status of the Special City placed directly under the control of the national government of Korea.
The development of the Southern part of Seoul, South of the Han River, has been extensive in order to meet the increasing demands for urban administration in the 1970's.
Seoul further comprises 25 "gus (districts)" and 522 "dongs (villages)" as administrative divisions.
www.asiatravelling.net /korea_south/seoul/seoul_history.htm   (1001 words)

  
 Seoul, South Korea
The fifth largest city in the world, the Seoul metropolis has a population of about 10.3 million and is the center for economy, finance, the arts and culture.
Seoul is known to be one of the safest places to travel in with its low crime rate.
Korea is riding on the "hallyu" movement - the globalization of Korean dramas (K-dramas).
www.asianinfo.org /asianinfo/seoul/seoul.htm   (255 words)

  
 Seoul, South Korea
Seoul is the capital of South Korea with an ever-growing population of nearly 10 million people, making it the fifth largest city in the world.
Seoul is located in the northwest corner of the country; the border with North Korea is only about 40km from the city centre.
Seoul was given its present name in 1945, and was chosen to be the capital of the Republic of Korea in 1948.
www.wessex.ac.uk /conferences/locations/seoul/info/index.html   (1351 words)

  
 Seoul Searching - Seoul, South Korea information.
Seoul is the 600+ year old enduring capital of Korea.
South Korea is a still considered a developing nation, but South Koreans enjoy a very good standard of living.
South Koreans love to build public parks, bike paths and recreational facilities, all of which are very popular.
www.seoulsearching.com   (452 words)

  
 CNN.com - Wary S. Korea keeps troops home - Oct. 1, 2003
In a speech to troops to mark South Korea's Armed Forces Day, President Roh Moo-hyun called on his northern neighbor to abandon its nuclear ambitions, adding that until the crisis ended Seoul would be unable to consider any peacekeeping role in Iraq.
Though some South Koreans are keen to send troops to Iraq to boost the country's alliance with the U.S., many believe the war in Iraq was unjustified and the South should not send soldiers.
South Korea's defense spending next year is set to grow 8.1 percent to 18.9 trillion won (16.4 billion) -- the biggest increase in seven years.
www.cnn.com /2003/WORLD/asiapcf/east/10/01/skorea.army/index.html   (658 words)

  
 South Korea Seoul Composite
12/09/04 South Korean consumer confidence fell to the lowest in four years in November to 86.6 from 88 in October, the sixth decline in seven months, the National Statistical Office said in a statement in Gwacheon, South Korea.
The World Bank ranked Korea 10th with a gross national income (GNI) of $606 billion in 2003, narrowing the gap with China, which slid to seventh from sixth a year ago.
11/04/04 South Korea's consumer prices rose a slower-than-expected 3.8 per cent in the year through October, government data showed today, but a rise in core inflation is likely to remain a concern for the central bank.
www.investmenttools.com /equities/world/south_korea_seoul_composite.htm   (624 words)

  
 Worldworx Travel - Features - South Korea - Information - Seoul   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Most of what was old Seoul was destroyed during the Korean War, though important palaces/shrines at that time have been preserved in all their former splendour.
Visiting Seoul’s major attractions is not an issue as the Seoul subway network is one of the cleanest, most efficient public transport systems in the world.
Seoul tower is not that tall but it does rate as one of the great towers of the world at a height of 240m (add to that the actual height of Namsan and you have a height of 483m).
www.worldworx.tv /s-korea/dc/information/seoul.htm   (967 words)

  
 Seoul - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Seoul is located in the northwest of South Korea on the Han River, only about 30 miles (~50 km) from the de-militarized zone (DMZ) border shared with North Korea.
In common with the rest of South Korea, Seoul's climate is temperate and continental, despite the fact that South Korea is surrounded on three sides by water.
To the north of downtown is Bukhan Mountain, and to the south is the smaller Namsan.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Seoul   (2496 words)

  
 Seoul South Korea   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Seoul is a wonderful place to work (and save), and a great place to start your teaching career.
Seoul is in the northwest corner of South Korea.
The Gangnam-gu area on the south bank is Seoul's most exclusive neighbourhood, but on the whole, the southern areas have less interest to the traveller than the historic northern neighbourhoods.
www.teflcourse.net /seoul_south_korea.cfm   (490 words)

  
 Seoul Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Seoul is an intriguing city transforming itself from the Yi Dynasty capital of the Hermit Kingdom to a major mover and shaker on the international scene, especially in the field of commerce and sports.
Seoul was battered by Japanese and Manchu invasions in the 16th and 17th centuries and flattened by the Korean War; most of its cityscape is modern.
In Korea, the number four is considered very unlucky, as it sounds just like the Korean word for death (as).
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/asia/south-korea/seoul   (283 words)

  
 EO Newsroom: New Images - Seoul, South Korea
Seoul, the political and economic heart of South Korea, sits in the northwest corner of the country, roughly 30 miles south of North Korea and a little over 200 miles south of China.
By far the largest city in South Korea, the Seoul metropolitan area houses nearly 20 million people, which is a little under half of the entire population of the country.
In 1948, the city became the capital of the newly-formed democratic South Korea before communist North Korean forces sacked it in 1950.
earthobservatory.nasa.gov /Newsroom/NewImages/images.php3?img_id=14791   (342 words)

  
 south korea map and map of south korea information page
Five years later, in 1950, South Korea was attacked by North Korea, but that aggression was defeated with military help from the United States.
North and South Korea are as different as fl and white when economies, living conditions and personal freedoms are compared, but on the Korean Peninsula today there are millions of people still hoping for the eventual reunification of their common culture and extended families.
South Korea is bordered by North Korea, and by the Yellow Sea, East Sea (Sea of Japan) and the Korea Strait.
worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/asia/kr.htm   (822 words)

  
 South Korea Hotels - The Westin Chosun Seoul South Korea
The first Western-style hotel in Korea, The Chosun Hotel was built in the heart of Seoul.
Laying the foundation of Western culture in Korea, it has always been the center in Korea politics, economy, and culture.
It provides the largest rooms in Seoul, all magnificently and recently renovated, including eight floors of Executive Club rooms, which are designed to specifically meet the needs of the international business traveler, with a host of special privileges and conveniences.
www.southtravels.com /asia/southkorea/westinchosun/index.html   (506 words)

  
 Seoul, South Korea   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Seoul Metropolitan City has created its new emblem in order to show the bright future of the capital city of the Republic of Korea, which will be developing to a leading world city in the era of localization in the 21st century.
The new emblem figures the Korean letters, 1/4­?ï (Seoul), into mountains, sun and the Han River of Seoul, and symbolizes in general the look of a man in the merry mood.
The old emblem was chosen through a prize contest to commemorate the renaming of Seoul "Seoul Free Special City" on Sept. 28, 1946, and had been used since April 1, 1947 until it was replaced by the new one.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/kr-11.html   (296 words)

  
 International Academic Programs: South Korea, Seoul
Ewha is located in the Shinchon district of Seoul and is considered the most beautiful campus in the nation.
Furthermore, Ewha’s convenient location in the heart of Seoul, with a subway line just outside the main gate, allows students to see various parts of Seoul and beyond.
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, has a population of over 10 million and offers many great cultural attractions such as museums, shrines, shopping districts, and gardens.
www.studyabroad.wisc.edu /asia/skorea_seoul.asp   (773 words)

  
 South Korea Hotels - JW Marriott Seoul Hotel South Korea
The hotel is located in Kangnam, on Seoul's south side, where major national and international corporations are headquartered and just 30 minutes from the COEX Convention Center.
The JW Marriott boasts the largest guest rooms in Seoul and the most comprehensive health club in Asia, with a genuine European-style spa.
The Grand Ballroom features double level height and glass walls overlooking the mountains of Seoul and is the ideal venue for conferences and social events.
www.southtravels.com /asia/southkorea/jwmarriott/index.html   (493 words)

  
 Seoul, South Korea
The rankings show how Seoul compares with other Tax Barometer cities; a ranking of 1 is most competitive, while a ranking of 52 is least competitive.
Summary: Seoul currently has an overall Tax Barometer index of 103, indicating a 3% increase in travel-related taxes since June 15, 1994, the 10th lowest increase among all surveyed destinations.
For a five-day, four-night trip to Seoul, travelers can expect to pay approximately $121.00 in tourism-related taxes, a total that ranks as the 15th lowest among all surveyed destinations.
www.traveltax.msu.edu /barometer/seoul.htm   (536 words)

  
 EO Newsroom: New Images - Seoul, South Korea   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
It became the capitol of South Korea as part of that country’s independence in 1949.
Despite this long history, Seoul is a thoroughly modern megacity that has a population of over 10 million people.
As the dominant (or “primate”) city in South Korea, Seoul is a major force in regional politics, finance, culture, and education.
earth.jsc.nasa.gov /EarthObservatory/Seoul,_South_Korea.htm   (305 words)

  
 Seoul South Korea
Come be a part of one of the world's most vibrant economies and explore one of Asia's unique cultures.
Partially destroyed by Japanese and Manchu invasions in the 16th and 17th centuries, and almost totally flattened in the Korean War, most of the city has been rebuilt since the 1950s.
Peeking out from among the 12-lane freeways, overshadowed by high-rises, Seoul still retains a hidden history of centuries-old temples, palaces, pagodas and pleasure gardens.
www.tesolcourses.net /seoul_south_korea.cfm   (490 words)

  
 The Korea Herald : The Nation's No.1 English Newspaper
Korea Herald correspondent BEIJING - Nuclear negotiators in Beijing yesterday made last-ditch efforts to...
Chung Un-chan, former president of Seoul National University, is emerging as a potential dark horse in the...
Korea Herald correspondent BEIJING - This could go down as one of the hardest rounds of negotiations yet:...
www.koreaherald.co.kr   (301 words)

  
 Embassy of the Czech Republic in the Republic of Korea
Embassy of the Czech Republic in the Republic of Korea
Its main point is a secondment of a Korean advisor by KEB to assist CzechInvest in its activities towards Korean investors and partners.
Embassy of the Czech Republic in the Republic of Korea, 서울 종로구 신문로2가 1-121 (110-062)
www.czechembassy.org /wwwo/?zu=seoul   (281 words)

  
 U.S. Embassy, Seoul, Korea
Whether visiting, working, studying, or residing in Korea, American citizens are advised to register your stay in Korea.
The Embassy will e-mail to you travel warnings, public announcements, and warden messages on safety and security issues in South Korea (this service is also known as the "warden system"), as well as our monthly newsletter.
U.S. Citizens in Korea Are Urged to Familiarize Themselves with the Embassy's Emergency Evacuation Plan.
www.asktheconsul.org   (403 words)

  
 Renaissance Hotel - Seoul - South Korea   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Renaissance Seoul Hotel is member of Marriott International, Inc. the world's leading worldwide hospitality company, with more than 2,000 operating units in the United States and 56 other countries and territories.
A South Korean official confirmed Thursday that negotiators had not even begun to talk about the North's nuclear program because of the impasse over the U.S. financial restrictions.
The land of the morning calm, unwilling host to many a war games and a modern day economic powerhouse, South Korea is a globetrotter's delight.
www.sino.net /south-korea-hotels/Renaissance-Hotel854.html   (340 words)

  
 JW Marriott Hotel Seoul, South Korea
The super deluxe 34 story JW Marriott Hotel Seoul is ideally situated at Central City, Korea's largest and most popular shopping, dining and entertainment complex.
This hotel located in Kangnam on Seoul's south side, where major nationaland international corporations are headquartered and just 30 minutes from the COEX Convention Center
The exercise room is the largest in Korea with over a 1,300m2 of floor space featuring exclusively Paramount strength exercise machines.
www.marimari.com /hotel/korea/seoulhotel/jw_marriott   (401 words)

  
 Korea.net : The Republic of Korea official website
Unification Minister Lee Jae-joung is stressing the need for inter-Korean dialogue to restore the soured ties between the two Koreas and resolve the nuclear crisis on the Korean Peninsula.
The name of the new administrative town to be established in Yeongi and Gongju in Chungcheongnam-do has been decided.
For 500,000 foreign workers living in Korea, the answer is simple -- the language barrier easily tops the list of various...
www.korea.net   (342 words)

  
 Ambassade Seoel (EN) - Homepage
Some men made it to the shore and eight of them managed to return to the Netherlands years later, where Hendrik Hamel, their leader, published the first book on Korea in the West. Since then, the relations between our two countries have become a long way.
The good performances of the Korean soccer team guided by their Dutch coach Guus Hiddink in 2002, have given an extra dimension to our relations. There is also a mutual interest in art.
The embassy serves Dutch interests in Korea in the field of Consular, Commercial, Investment, Cultural, Agricultural and Science and Technology Affairs.  You are most welcome to contact us for further information.
southkorea.nlembassy.org   (251 words)

  
 TEFL PELT Course South Korea (Seoul), Teach English South Korea, TEFL Course South Korea, Teach English Abroad
Korea is also a very popular place to make and save money.
Located in the southern part of Seoul city, TEFL International is surrounded by a variety of restaurants, shops, movie theaters, nightclubs, parks, promenades and more.
The yellow line (also known as the Bundang line) takes you to the southern suburbs of Seoul.
www.teflintl.com /southkorea_seoul_pelt.htm   (772 words)

  
 Home - U.S. Embassy Seoul, Korea
Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill said North Korea’s claim that it detonated a nuclear device October 9 underlines the urgent need to find a way to implement elements of the September 2005 joint statement.
That statement of principles -- agreed to during the last round of negotiations by North Korea, Japan, China, the United States and Russia -- is designed to bring about an end to North Korea’s nuclear programs.
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill said the goal of the resumed multilateral talks is to develop a plan to implement the September 2005 agreement signed by North Korea, South Korea, Japan, China, Russia and the United States.
usembassy.state.gov /seoul   (464 words)

  
 Seoul -- 4th day | Seoul, South Korea
Seoul, South Korea - Seoul -- 4th day
This entry is part of the trip itinerary 5 days in Seoul
Unless otherwise noted, this travel blog, Seoul -- 4th day about Seoul, South Korea, is property of the member who posted it.
www.travelpost.com /AS/SouthKorea/Soul-tukpyolsi/Seoul/entry/173824   (377 words)

  
 South Korea : Country Studies - Federal Research Division, Library of Congress
South Korea : Country Studies - Federal Research Division, Library of Congress
South Korea Responds to the North Korean Military Buildup
South Korean and United States Cooperation (Guy R. Arrigoni)
lcweb2.loc.gov /frd/cs/krtoc.html   (119 words)

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