Seoul
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Seoul (in the Korean language, 서울) is the biggest city of the Republic of Korea (South Korea), and its capital. Before 1945, it was the capital of all Korea. Since South Korea was started in 1948, it has been the capital, except for a short time during the Korean War. It has a population of 10,276,968, and is 610 km² wide.
Seoul is located in the middle of the Korean Peninsula, on the Han River near the sea. It is in the northern part of South Korea. It is not far from Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea.
Seoul is the center of politics, economy, culture, transportation, and education for South Korea.
Seoul is one of oldest cities in Korea. Its history can be traced to the year 18 BC. The Goryeo Dynasty built a palace in Seoul, which was called "the Southern Capital". Later dynasties, including the Joseon Dynasty, also made Seoul their capital. It was still the capital during the colonisation by Japan from 1910 until 1945.
Seoul hosted the Olympic Games in the summer of 1988. It is also to be the host of the 2007 World Schools Debate Championships.
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