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1. Seoul

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   History
   The site of modern Seoul has been inhabited since the Neolithic era. However, its historical prominence began in 1394 when Taejo of Joseon, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty, designated the area as the new capital, naming it Hanyang (sometimes rendered as Hanseong). It remained the capital for over 500 years, during which time significant palaces, temples, and fortifications, such as the Hanyangdoseong (Seoul City Wall), were constructed.
   Following the Japanese annexation of Korea in 1910, the city was renamed Keijō (Gy…