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Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Seoul is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. The Seoul Capital Area, which includes the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, is the world's second largest metropolitan area with over 25.6 million people, home to over half of South Koreans along with 632,000 international residents.
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Blue House
the executive office and official residence of the South Korean head of state, the President of the Republic of Korea. It is in fact a complex of buildings, built largely in the traditional Korean architectural style with some modern elements.
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Gyeongbokgung
This palace in Seoul was once the main palace of the Joseon dynasty, built in 1395. Within, visitors will be able to find the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum.
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National Folk Museum of Korea
Located within the grounds of the Gyeongbokgung Palace, it uses replicas of historical objects to illustrate the history of traditional life of the Korean people.
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Insa-dong
A dong, or neighborhood of the Jongno-gu district of Seoul. The main street is Insadong-gil. At one time it was the largest market for antiques and artworks in Korea.