Seoul - statistics & facts
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is the country's largest city with a population of nearly ten million people. Located in the northwest of the country along the Han River, Seoul accounts for only 0.6 percent of the country's land area, yet it is home to about 20 percent of the total population. The 24-hour city and dynamic metropolis serves as a vibrant business and financial hub for national and international companies and forms the heart of South Korea's economy, politics, and culture. It is also one of the most popular travel destinations and one of the best cities for international students.
