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Seoul shares rise 0.3 pct on chip, retail countersSeoul shares ended 0.3 percent higher after choppy trade on Wednesday, with gains in retail and memory chip issues lending support while losses in banking stocks such as KB Financial Group <105560. KS> weighed. The Korea Composite Stock... |
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Reuters | 8 hours ago
Seoul shares open higher; LG Household rises
Seoul shares rose on Wednesday, poised to snap a two-session losing streak, helped by gains in large cap issues such as POSCO <005490. KS>, while LG Household <051900. KS> climbed on its purchase of a lower-price cosmetics maker. The Korea...
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Reuters | 2 days ago
Seoul shares open up on foreign buying, KEB
Seoul shares rose on Monday as foreign investors continued buying into a fifth consecutive session, with KEB <004940. KS> gaining on strengthening hopes for Hana Financial's <086790. KS> interest in the bank. The Korea Composite Stock...
In this article: KEB, Hana Financial, and Korea
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FT.com - Financial Markets News | 4 days ago
Seoul to allow naked short selling of bonds
By Song Jung-a in Seoul Published: November 20 2009 08:31 | Last updated: November 20 2009 08:31 South Korea plans to allow naked short selling of bonds next year in an effort to attract more foreign participation in the country's...
In this article: South Korea, Citigroup, Financial crisis, Lehman Brothers, and Kim Jong
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washingtonpost.com | 5 days ago
North Korea is among topics of discussion as Obama wraps up Asia tour in Seoul
...in substance and splendid in form. Ending a sometimes bumpy week-long tour of East Asia, Obama said the welcoming ceremony in Seoul -- a glorious, sun-drenched mingling of music, flags and traditional garb -- was the "most spectacular"...
In this article: Barack Obama, Lee Myung-bak, North Korea, David Axelrod, Asia, East Asia, United States, Iran, and Uranium
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Reuters | 6 days ago
Seoul shares rise 1 pct on program, foreign buying
Seoul shares rose 1 percent on Thursday, extending gains on heavy foreign and program buying, with technology, bank and auto shares rising and a newly listed casino operator surging. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index <. KS11> rose...
In this article: Hyundai Mobis and Korea
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Reuters | 6 days ago
Seoul shares may fall, minister comment to help
...are also keeping an eye out for any discussions on North Korea between U.S. President Barack Obama and South Korean leader Lee Myung-bak in Seoul. [ID:nSEO253184] The Korea Composite Stock Price Index <. KS11> rose 1.13 percent on...
In this article: U.S., Korea, S&P 500, DOW Jones, Lee Myung-bak, and Barack Obama
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washingtonpost.com | 6 days ago
In Seoul, Obama will confront trade and security issues
...been stalled since it was signed in 2007. South Korean anxiety about mad cow disease in U.S. beef imports caused months of riots in Seoul in 2008, while crippling Lee's presidency. Although the mad-cow scare has died down, the principal...
In this article: Barack Obama, North Korea, United States, Lee Myung-bak, Kim Jong Il, South Korea, North American Free Trade Agreement, and Ron Kirk
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washingtonpost.com | 6 days ago
North Korea's nuclear plans cloud Obama in Seoul
...on Wednesday for talks that will focus on how to tempt North Korea back to nuclear disarmament talks and a delayed trade pact between Seoul and Washington. North Korea stoked regional tension ahead of Obama's first tour of Asia since...
In this article: North Korea, United States, Barack Obama, South Korea, Lee Myung-bak, Plutonium, Malaise, and Asia
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Reuters | 6 days ago
North Korea's nuclear plans cloud Obama in Seoul
In this article: North Korea, United States, Barack Obama, South Korea, Thomson Reuters, Lee Myung-bak, Small business, and Plutonium
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washingtonpost.com | 7 days ago
What to Watch: After Beijing, Obama departs for Seoul
...reporters from CBS, CNN, Fox and NBC. He also met with Chinese President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao. In the evening, he departs for Seoul. Back in the Eastern time zone, first lady Michelle Obama takes her nutrition and health...
In this article: Barack Obama, Beijing, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Michelle Obama, White House, Jill Biden, Eric H. Holder Jr., Wen Jiabao, and Labor Department
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Seoul (listen IPA: /sʌ.ul/) is the capital and largest city of South Korea. With a population of over 10 million, it is one of the world's largest cities. The Seoul National Capital Area - which includes the major port city of Incheon and satellite towns in Gyeonggi-do, has 24.5 million inhabitants and is the world's second largest metropolitan area. Almost half of South Korea's population live in the Seoul National Capital Area, and nearly a quarter in Seoul itself, making it the country's chief economic, political, and cultural center. As a Special City, Seoul is administered directly by the national government and is divided into 25 major districts.
The city is located on the basin of the Han River in the country's north-west. An important settlement for over two millennia, Seoul's history dates back to 18 BC, when Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, established its capital Wirye-seong in what is now south-east Seoul. Modern Seoul descends from the Goryeo-era city of Namgyeong, which then became the capital of Korea during the Joseon dynasty. The Seoul National Capital Area includes three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Changdeokgung, Hwaseong Fortress and the Jongmyo Shrine.
- Name:
- Seoul
- Local Name:
- 서울
- Type:
- Metropolitan City
- Government type:
- Seoul Metropolitan Government
- Total Area (km):
- 605.25
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