Seoul was established as the national capital of the Joseon Dynasty in 1392, and it has continued to maintain its status ever since. However, the city was completely destroyed during the Korean War (1950–1953). Because of the war, Seoul became unprecedentedly overpopulated by people who came to the city for jobs and war refugees who escaped North Korea.
Shortly thereafter, South Korea experienced rapid economic development, becoming one of the four Asian Tigers. Currently, South Korea is among the top 10 nations in terms of the economic size. Moreover, its popular culture called the “Korean wave,” has become popular and is enjoyed by youth globally.
Seoul has also become an international hub that is home to about 10 million people. The Seoul Capital Area (Seoul Metropolitan Area), which includes Seoul City, is the most important geographical area in South Korea because more than half of the country’s population resides there.
As a result of these sweeping changes, much of what was photographed below no longer exists.
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