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Seoul: Capital of South Korea
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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Motorcyclist found dead after falling into massive sinkhole in  Seoul [Video]

Motorcyclist found dead after falling into massive sinkhole in Seoul

Motorcyclist found dead after falling into massive sinkhole in Seoul A 20-metre-wide sinkhole in eastern Seoul collapsed beneath traffic, injuring a woman and trapping a motorcyclist, whose body was..

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North Korea Sends More Troops To Russia Amid Kursk Frontline Redeployment: Seoul Spy Agency |Details [Video]

North Korea Sends More Troops To Russia Amid Kursk Frontline Redeployment: Seoul Spy Agency |Details

Seoul's spy agency reported that North Korea has deployed additional troops to Russia and redeployed forces to the Kursk frontline. Over 10,000 North Korean soldiers were sent last year to aid..

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Bridge Collapse In South Korea Kills 2, Injures 5 At Expressway Site, Rescue Operation Underway [Video]

Bridge Collapse In South Korea Kills 2, Injures 5 At Expressway Site, Rescue Operation Underway

A tragic bridge collapse in South Korea has left two dead and five injured at an expressway construction site in Anseong. The incident, which occurred around 9:50 am, was captured in dramatic footage..

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Bloodhounds Actress Kim Sae-Ron Found Dead At 24 In Seoul Residence, Police Investigate | Details [Video]

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..

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Five dead as South Korea battles record snowfall

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World number four Pegula wins Korea Open

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British Scouts move into hotels after heatwave hits World Jamboree site

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