"Land of Morning Calm" Seoul by snuggie

Seoul is an important political,financial,educational and cultural hub of South Korea with nearly all road,railway stations and flight leading to it.

Despite that it is a buzzing modern city with high standard of living,Seoul retains its traditional and cultural history.The 5 ancient palaces has reenactments of scences of courts ceremonies and there are also annual folk festivals held.

Korean history at a glance
Three Kingdom period (57 BC - AD 668)
Silla Dynasty (668-918)
Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392)
Joseon (Yi) Dynasty (1392-1910)
Japanese rule (1910-1945)
Two Nations period (1945 - now)

Korean flag

The Korean flag is called "Taegeukgi" in Korean. Its design symbolizes the principles of the yin and yang in Oriental philosophy. The circle in the center of the flag is divided into two equal parts. The upper red section represents the proactive cosmic forces of the yang. Conversely, the lower blue section represents the responsive cosmic forces of the yin. The two forces together embody the concepts of continual movement, balance and harmony that characterize the sphere of infinity. The circle is surrounded by four trigrams, one in each corner. Each trigram symbolizes one of the four universal elements: heaven, earth, fire and water.

The national flower of Korea is the mugunghwa, rose of sharon. Every year from July to October, a profusion of mugunghwa blossoms graces the entire country. Unlike most flowers, mugunghwa is remarkably tenacious and able to withstand both blight and insects. The flower’s symbolic significance stems from the Korean word mugung, meaning immortality. This word accurately reflects the enduring nature of Korean culture, and the determination and perseverance of the Korean people.

• Pros:A modern yet traditional city
• Cons:A high standard of living city