A City With Distinction: Seoul by Fernando Lachica - 0 views
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Fernando Lachica on 28 Nov 12The majestic gates to the south and east, now sit in stoic contemplation in the swirling center of vehicular commotion. The very modern and ancient exist side by side in perfect harmony, that's Seoul. For foreigners, Seoul is an ancient city, as it was founded in 1392, 100 years before Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas. But when historians compare Seoul to Korea's ancient history, the capital city of the Republic of Korea is relatively new. The city's history only spans 500 years. Before the modern era, Seoul City was called Hanyang, and later Hansong.