History

Seoul is located in the middle of Korean Peninsula.

Seoul has always been an important strategic point in terms of defense and economy through the centuries, from the three kingdoms of Baekje, Gogyuryeo, and Sinla (BCE 57 – CE 688) all fought over the area that is now the capital of Seoul. Kingdom that claimed Seoul became the dominant power over the Korean Peninsula. The Joseon Dynasty (1396 – 1910) declared Seoul (named Hanseong at that time) as its capital.