Overview Seoul is the capital of South Korea located on the basin of the Han River in the country's northwest. The North Korean border is about 50 km to the north. Seoul first appears in history in 18 BC, when the Baekje kingdom established its capital Wiryeseong in what is now around Songpa-gu, southeastern...read more
Best Time to Visit All the four seasons are equally pleasant to travel to Seoul but spring and autumn are considered the best times of year to visit. The winter can be quite cold and snowy; for skiers there are numerous good destinations near the city so a winter trip is appropriate.