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South Korea tourist information with details about travel to and around the country. Where to stay and what to see is made easier with insider tips and hand-selected South Korea links, by dedicated editors and visitors to TravelNotes.org - The Online Guide to Travel.

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Dachan - Great Han

In Korean, the country's name is Dachan, or Great Han. The Han is one of the country's major rivers.

The Republic of Korea occupies the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula.

The peninsula was partitioned in 1948, with forces of the United States in the south and the USSR in the North.

Visiting South Korea

Embassies in Korea:
Listing of foreign diplomatic missions in Korea.

Korea Infogate:
Put together by Korea Telecom, this site is much more than an online Yellow Pages.

Korea Tourism:
Travel information from the Korea National Tourism Organisation.

Weather in South Korea

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Seoul

South Korea's capital and largest city is Seoul -- host of the Summer Olympics in 1988.

Seoul was given its present name in 1945, and was chosen to be the capital of the Republic of Korea in 1948.

The city was originally founded as Hansóng, in 1392, and became the capital of the Korean Joseon Dynasty; until the Japanese took control of the country in 1910.

The city was renamed Kyóngsóng the following year.

Accommodation in Seoul

Hotels in Seoul:
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Seoul Tourism

Seoul was heavily damaged during the Korean War in the early 1950's, and many modern buildings were built in the reconstruction phase.

The character of this ancient capital lives on in the restoration work of its numerous palaces and temples.

The bell tower holds a large bronze bell dating back to 1468, and ancient stone wall remains can still be seen in parts of the city.

Visit Seoul:
If you're planning a trip to South Korea, the chances are that you'll be passing through Seoul - the capital.

Korean Language and Culture

The Korean language is grammatically similar to Japanese but has borrowed many words from Chinese.

Life In Korea:
An in-depth look at different aspects of Korean culture, society, and customs. Plenty of information and things to do for foreign visitors and long-term residents in Korea; presented cleanly and creatively on fast loading pages.

South Korea Travel Guides

Books on South Korea Travel:
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