Seoul city information

Seoul, the Heart of Asia

Seoul, the capital city of Korea, has been the centre of politics, economy, culture, and transportation for six centuries. Today one quarter of the nation's population lives in Seoul, which serves as the broadband core of all branches of knowledge.

Seoul preserves numerous relics of the Joseon Dynasty which includes five extant palaces, namely Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, and Gyeonghuigung; royal tombs, including Hongneung and Seonjeongneung; and Sung Kyun Kwan, the Confucians educational institution. The litany of Seoul's cultural heritage is endless. The city's legacy winds through its labyrinthine alleys.

At the same time, Seoul has risen as a global landmark of modernity, with many must-see attractions: SeoulTower, the symbol of Seoul, blazing the night through; many parks and museums; department stores and other emporiums; jazz bars, cafes, a casino, etc. From its luxury hotels to budget-minded hostels, from high-end dining to noodle shops, a warm welcome is guaranteed. You could find all the amenities and entertainment you could want in Seoul.

Seoul is conveniently connected with 142 major cities from across the world. Located in the centre of Northeast Asia, Seoul offers you great accessibility no matter where you are based thanks to a convenient and advanced transportation system. IT and other socioeconomic infrastructure are well developed and now Seoul ranks as a global leader in cutting-edge technology. Public transportation in the city has a modern system and buses run on natural gas.

Seoul has a rich experience of hosting large-scale events like the Olympic Games in 1988, GASEX in 1998, LNG13 in 2001, and the World Cup in 2002. With all the experience and expertise, Seoul and the Korea Gas Union are ready to make another successful history of IGRC in 2011. Welcome to Seoul, Korea in 2011!
For more information about Seoul, please visit the www.visitseoul.net .