Facts about Seoul
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Seoul's Cheonggyecheon, a 10.84-kilometer restored urban stream opened in 2005, reduced surrounding air temperature by 3.6 degrees Celsius during summer months through evaporative cooling.
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At 554.5 meters, Lotte World Tower completed in 2016 is Seoul's tallest building and ranks among the world's top ten highest skyscrapers by total height.
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Namsan Tower, completed in 1975, stands 236.7 meters tall and was Seoul's tallest structure for decades, serving as the city's primary broadcast transmission hub for television and radio.
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Myeongdong Shopping District in Seoul attracts approximately 2 million visitors monthly, making it one of the world's most visited shopping areas by foot traffic.
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Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul's largest royal palace built in 1395, spans 410,000 square meters and contains over 330 buildings within its reconstructed grounds.
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Subway Line 9, opened in 2001, was Seoul's first fully automated driverless metro line and remains one of the world's most advanced urban transit systems with 24 stations.
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In 1945, Seoul's population was approximately 1 million; by 2024, the metropolitan area exceeded 25.6 million residents, making it one of the world's largest megacities.
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The Han River that flows through Seoul has 22 bridges connecting its north and south banks, making it one of Asia's most bridged urban waterways.