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Geographically, Seoul is situated in the heart of the peninsula
and has been the capital of Korea for over 600 years since
the founding of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).
At present, the city holds more than 10 million people and
is the center of politics, business, culture and transportation.
Seoul boasts the palaces Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung and
Deoksugung and many other cultural and historic relics.
Gyeonggi-do surrounds Seoul and has been rapidly advancing
in tandem with it. Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon,
just south of the capital, is listed on the World Cultural Heritage. |
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