Seoul

Seoul (서울; Korean: [sʰʌ.ul]) – officially the Seoul Special City – is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea, forming the heart of the Seoul Capital Area, which includes the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, the world's 14th largest city and second largest metropolitan area. It is home to over half of all South Koreans along with 678,102 international residents.

Situated on the Han River, Seoul's history stretches back more than two thousand years when it was founded in 18 BCE by Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. It continued as the capital of Korea under the Joseon Dynasty. The Seoul Capital Area contains five UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Changdeok Palace, Hwaseong Fortress, Jongmyo Shrine, Namhansanseong and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. Seoul is surrounded by mountains, the tallest being Mt. Bukhan, the world's most visited national park per square foot. Modern landmarks include the iconic N Seoul Tower, the gold-clad 63 Building, the neofuturistic Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Lotte World, the world's second largest indoor theme park,Moonlight Rainbow Fountain, the world's longest bridge fountain and the Sevit Floating Islands. The birthplace of K-pop and the Korean Wave, Seoul received over 10 million international visitors in 2014, making it the world's 9th most visited city and 4th largest earner in tourism.

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South Korean Actor Kim Soo-hyun Denies Underage Dating Allegations

Forbes 01 Apr 2025
On Monday in Seoul, Kim Soo-hyun and his legal representatives from LKB & Partners held a press conference denying the allegations against him ... ....
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Kim Soo Hyun reveals WHY he lied about relationship with Kim Sae Ron when Queen of Tears was airing and if he’d do it again

Pinkvilla 31 Mar 2025
Kim Soo Hyun, the ex-boyfriend of Kim Sae Ron, addressed the media and revealed why he had lied about their relationship. He stated that if given another chance or if time were turned back, he would do things differently ... Kim Soo Hyun, accompanied by his legal representative from LKB & Partners, faced the gathered media at Stanford Hotel, Seoul....
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Kim Soo Hyun to address underage dating allegations on Mon

Hong Kong Standard 30 Mar 2025
Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, announced that the press conference would take place at a hotel in western Seoul at 4.30pm local time, where the actor would be present alongside his legal representative ... ....
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Kim Soo Hyun to BREAK SILENCE via press conference amid Kim Sae Ron dating scandal; Know when and where it's scheduled

Pinkvilla 30 Mar 2025
Know the details below. Written by , Journalist Updated on Mar 30, 2025 . 10.09 PM IST . 3K ... According to the actor's management label, on March 30, Kim Soo Hyun, along with his legal representative, will be at the Stanford Hotel in Sangam-dong, Seoul on March 31 to address the press and directly talk about his ongoing controversies ... ....
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NewJeans fans protest outside HYBE HQ, urging NJZ to honor ADOR's contract to avoid legal and financial fallout

Pinkvilla 27 Mar 2025
NewJeans fans protest outside HYBE HQ, urging NJZ to honor ADOR's contract to avoid legal and financial fallout ... NJZ (formerly known as NewJeans) became the center of a heated protest on March 27 outside HYBE’s headquarters in Yongsan, Seoul, as fans expressed concerns over the group’s ongoing legal battle, according to Ten Asia....
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Kim Sae Ron felt ‘uncomfortable’ with GOLDMEDALIST staff; hoped to be friends with Kim Soo Hyun post breakup in unsent letter

Pinkvilla 27 Mar 2025
The revelation, made public through a press conference held by the family’s legal representative, Bu Ji Seok, on March 27, 2025, in Seocho-gu, Seoul, has sparked renewed discussions surrounding the actress’ struggles following her departure from GOLDMEDALIST ... However, due to legal ......
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[BREAKING] Opposition leader acquitted of election law violation

Korea Times 26 Mar 2025
Lee Jae-myung, leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, speaks during the party's Supreme Council meeting held near Gwanghwamun in Seoul, Wednesday ... The Seoul High Court on Wednesday overturned a lower court ruling that Lee violated the Public Official Election Act by making false statements before the 2022 presidential election....
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Seoul's new foreign nanny program criticized for bypassing labor protections

Korea Times 25 Mar 2025
Under the program, foreign nationals legally residing in Seoul, including international students, graduates, marriage migrants’ family members and spouses of foreign workers, can now work in household and childcare roles through private contracts with individual employers....
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NewJeans file legal objection against court order restricting activities

NME 25 Mar 2025
NewJeans (aka NJZ) have filed a legal objection to contest an injunction granted to ADOR that prohibits the group from pursuing independent activities ... NewJeans submitted the legal objection to the Seoul Central District Court on March 21, per Korea JoongAng Daily....
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NewJeans announces hiatus from independent activities at ComplexCon Hong Kong amid ADOR dispute: ‘Might be our last'

Pinkvilla 24 Mar 2025
NewJeans made a powerful return at ComplexCon Hong Kong amid legal battles, unveiling bold transformations, solo covers, and a new song before announcing a temporary activity halt ... their first official public event since facing legal restrictions on their independent activities....
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K-pop band NewJeans announces hiatus amid ‘mental and emotional toll’ of legal battle

CNN 24 Mar 2025
On Friday, the Seoul Central District Court sided with record company Ador in its long-running legal dispute with NewJeans, saying the band’s attempt to rename itself and break away from the label could “seriously damage” the latter’s reputation....
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NewJeans promotes Pit Stop ahead of 2025 ComplexCon despite ruling in ADOR’s favor; fans ask ‘isn’t this illegal?’

Pinkvilla 23 Mar 2025
NJZ (NewJeans) is set to debut Pit Stop at 2025 ComplexCon, but the release sparks controversy amid their legal battle with ADOR, raising questions about potential contract violations ... Discussions online reflect divided opinions, with some expressing confusion over how the group is proceeding with the release despite the legal restrictions....
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NewJeans halts NJZ activities to honor court ruling amid agency dispute

Hong Kong Standard 23 Mar 2025
"It feels heavy on our hearts to deliver this news ... IOS Android ... In response, ADOR sought to legally confirm the validity of the contract with the members by filing a lawsuit with the Seoul Central District Court, stating that the exclusive contract remains in effect.  ... ....

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