Korea is a nation that boasts
a fast growing economy and a lifestyle that brings together
the old and the new. Once known simply as a quiet nation
in the East, the peninsula now hardly sleeps as it pulsates
with life and commerce.
Numerous branch offices of international corporations
and businesses as well as most western franchises can
be found throughout the country. In the face of modernity,
Koreans still greatly value their 5 millennia of culture
and history and the Confucian philosophy that has governed
the lives of their ancestors.
Many global events take place here annually. The peninsula
features so many scenic mountains and rivers that Koreans
have often likened their country to beautifully embroidered
brocade.
About Seoul
Seoul belongs to the Temperate Zone featuring
four distinctive seasons of spring, summer, autumn and
winter. The yearly average temperature of Seoul is 12.2
degrees Celsius. The spring season is the most fresh and
clear season. The Hangang (River) bisects the city into
two parts: northern part (Gangbuk) and southern one (Gangnam).
Seoul has a population of about 10,000,000 as of the end
of 2005. This accounts for about a quarter of the total
national population.
In Seoul you can find ancient palaces and Royal Shrines
of the Joseon Dynasty, as well as Seoul World Cup Stadium,
63 Building, Lotte World, Han River, Namsan, Bukhansan
Mountain National Park, Daehangno, Insa-dong, Itaewon,
Myeong-dong, Apgujeong, Namdaemun and Dongdaemun Markets.
On the outskirts of Seoul you can find Seoul Land, Everland,
Caribbean Bay, The Korean Folk Village, Suwo Hwaseong
Fortress, and Namhansan Mountain Fortress.
