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Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital and largest city of South Korea. The broader Seoul Metropolitan Area, encompassing Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, emerged as the world's sixth largest metropolitan economy in 2022, trailing behind Paris, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and New York, and hosts more than half of South Korea's population. Although Seoul's population peaked at over 10 million, it has gradually decreased since 2014, standing at about 9.6 million residents as of 2024. Seoul is the seat of the South Korean government.

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Bloodhounds Actress Kim Sae-Ron Found Dead At 24 In Seoul Residence, Police Investigate \| Details South Korean actress Kim Sae-Ron, 24, was found dead at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on February 16. A close friend discovered her body and alerted authorities. Police ruled out foul play but.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published 5 days ago

Protesters Storm Inside South Korea Court: Building Damaged, Smashed Over Yoon’s Detention Extension Protests in South Korea escalated into violent clashes outside the Seoul court after the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was extended for up to 20 days. Thousands gathered to demand his.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:08Published on January 19, 2025

South Korean police take charge in effort to detain impeached President Yoon Dozens of anti-corruption agency investigators and assisting police officers attempted to detain the impeached president on Friday but retreated from his residence in Seoul after a tense five-hour.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:23Published on January 6, 2025

South Korea's Divisive Showdown: Thousands Rally For & Against Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol In the heart of Seoul, thousands of South Koreans gathered in the snow to protest for and against the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. With his arrest warrant expiring soon, the country.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:27Published on January 5, 2025

Thousands of protesters in South Korea demand arrest of ousted President Yoon While crowds of protesters gathered to demand Yoon's arrest on Saturday, another demonstration was held by around 1,000 supporters of the impeached president in front of his residence in Seoul. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on January 4, 2025

Standoff in Seoul ends after security forces suspend attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Investigators withdrew from Yoon Suk Yeol's residence after the South Korean presidential security service blocked their attempt to arrest him during a six-hour standoff. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published on January 3, 2025

Seoul court issues arrest warrant for Yoon Suk Yeol on insurrection charges, blocked by military A Seoul court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on insurrection charges, but military personnel have blocked the police from carrying out the arrest. The incident.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published on January 3, 2025

South Koreans mourn 179 people who died in plane crash Rescue workers and investigators have been combing the site at Muan airport, south of Seoul, where the Boeing 737 that had flown from Bangkok crashed. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 30, 2024

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Popular South Korean actress found dead in her home South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has been found dead at her home in Seoul, according to the Yonhap news agency. Sky News - Published 5 days ago
Actress Kim Sae-ron Dead at 24 Kim Sae-ron, a famous South Korean actress was reportedly found dead over the weekend. According to Reuters, the 24-year-old was found dead at her home in Seoul on Sunday. The news outlet says a friend.. TMZ.com - Published 6 days ago

Thousands brave freezing conditions to protest South Korean president as he faces arrest Thousands of people have braved freezing temperatures and snow to protest both for and against South Korea's president outside his residence in Seoul. Sky News - Published on January 5, 2025
Huge disappointment for protesters as South Korean president saved by his own party At the gates of the national assembly in Seoul, there was huge disappointment as the news hit that the president, who they wanted punished, had been saved by his own party. Sky News - Published on December 7, 2024
Shocking week for South Korea with people appalled and president facing uncertain future On the streets of South Korea's capital Seoul, people are still stunned and they sound incredulous. Sky News - Published on December 6, 2024

'I knew the risks - that I could be shot': The South Koreans who stood up to president's martial law order Kang Sun-Woo has hardly slept. The Democratic Party politician has been staying on the floor of the National Assembly in Seoul ever since the army stormed into it on Tuesday night. Sky News - Published on December 5, 2024
On Seoul's streets, South Korea is reeling from president's high-risk antics Night has fallen in Seoul and the cold is biting. But outside the National Assembly, the air is bright with candles and thick with the cries of people calling for the president to be impeached. Sky News - Published on December 4, 2024
Five dead as South Korea battles record snowfall Five people have reportedly died in a cold snap engulfing South Korea, with its capital Seoul facing its third-heaviest snowfall on record. Sky News - Published on November 28, 2024
Raducanu reaches Korea Open quarter-finals Great Britain's Emma Raducanu reaches the quarter-finals at the Korea Open after beating China's Yue Yuan in straight sets in Seoul. BBC Sport - Published on September 19, 2024

Watson beaten by Kostyuk at Korea Open Great Britain's Heather Watson is knocked out of the Korea Open following a straight-set defeat by Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the second round in Seoul. BBC Sport - Published on September 18, 2024
Spurs outplayed by Bayern in pre-season defeat Tottenham slip to their first defeat of pre-season as they lose 2-1 to Bayern Munich in front of a 67,000 sell-out crowd in Seoul. BBC Sport - Published on August 3, 2024
Inside Lingard's stuttering start to life in Seoul Jesse Lingard's start to life at FC Seoul has been hampered by a knee injury, but can he still prove a success in South Korea? BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2024	Ohtani debuts in LA Dodgers' win in Seoul Japan's baseball star Shohei Ohtani makes his Los Angeles Dodgers debut in a victory over the San Diego Padres in Seoul. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Antony Blinken visits Seoul North Korea has launched ballistic missiles as US secretary of state Antony Blinken was visiting Seoul. Sky News - Published on March 18, 2024	Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet Twinning At 'Dune 2' Premiere In Seoul Zendaya has been making a showstopping impact on the "Dune" promo tour so far ... and seems like her costar Timothée Chalamet wanted in on the action, 'cause he's copying her. Check out what these.. TMZ.com - Published on February 21, 2024
Skyscrapers and scorpion: Indigenous artists mix modern with the traditional Last year, Warli artist Anil Chaitya Vangad recreated a map of Seoul in three large Warli panels. Vangad will showcase a Warli representation of Mahatma Gandhi's life at 'The Art of India' exhibition... IndiaTimes - Published on January 26, 2024	Heaviest snow in Seoul for more than 40 years Seoul has seen its biggest single-day snowfall for more than 40 years. Sky News - Published on December 31, 2023
'Parasite' Star Lee Sun-kyun's Wife in Tears at His Funeral The death of "Parasite" star Lee Sun-kyun is hitting his family and friends hard as they lay the South Korean actor to rest. Lee's funeral was held Friday in Seoul, where a large congregation followed.. TMZ.com - Published on December 29, 2023	'Parasite' Actor Lee Sun-kyun Presumed Dead by Suicide Amid Drug Probe Lee Sun-kyun – best known for his 2019 role in the Oscar-winning film "Parasite" – has died by suicide while under investigation for using illegal drugs. The South Korean actor was found dead in.. TMZ.com - Published on December 27, 2023
World number four Pegula wins Korea Open World number four Jessica Pegula claims her second title this season with victory over Yue Yuan in the Korea Open final in Seoul. BBC Sport - Published on October 15, 2023	British Scouts move into hotels after heatwave hits World Jamboree site British scouts have moved into hotels in South Korean capital Seoul after a "punishingly hot" heatwave at the World Jamboree sparked health concerns for the thousands of children. Sky News - Published on August 7, 2023
Free-climbing British man arrested halfway up South Korean skyscraper A British man has been arrested more than halfway up the world's fifth tallest building in Seoul while attempting to climb to the top without safety ropes. Sky News - Published on June 12, 2023	Seoul motorway tunnel crash and fire leaves five dead and 37 injured At least five people have died and another 37 injured after a lorry collided with a bus in a motorway tunnel, causing a huge fire. Sky News - Published on December 29, 2022
First calls to police made four hours before Seoul Halloween crush turned deadly The first calls to police about the crush in Seoul that killed more than 150 people came in four hours before the incident turned fatal. Sky News - Published on November 1, 2022	'Slow and agonising': Eyewitnesses describe the horror of the Seoul Halloween crush Witnesses have revealed the harrowing details of the fatal crush in Seoul. Sky News - Published on October 31, 2022
'Thorough investigation' into Seoul stampede as PM pledges action to prevent future tragedies South Korea's Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has promised a "thorough investigation" into the deadly Halloween crush in Seoul. Sky News - Published on October 31, 2022