About Seoul

Seoul, as the capital city of Korea, acts as the political, cultural, commercial, and financial center. Seoul is also a historical city, the ancient capital of the Chosun-Dynasty for 500 years, with many tourist attractions, including old palaces and gardens. In Seoul, the past and the present meet together and coexist in harmony. During the Congress, you will be able to enjoy both the flavor of the traditional Korean culture and the excitement of a sprawling metropolitan city.

Seoul is the world's 10th-largest city. Its past and present coexist in a fascinating way; centuries-old palaces, city gates, shrines, gardens, and priceless art collections attest to the city's illustrious past, while the glistening facades of soaring skyscrapers and the bustling traffic represent its vibrant present.

Located along the Han River, Seoul has grown into a teeming metropolis with a population of more than 12 million. Over the years, the capital city of Korea has greatly expanded in the process of urbanization and industrialization and continues to grow as the thriving center of the country's political, economic, cultural and educational activities.