Population in Seoul, South Korea

Area 605.2km? By the end of 2022, the population of Seoul was 9.428 million.

Seoul is located in the Hanjiang River basin in the northwest of South Korea, in the middle of the Korean Peninsula. It was originally the residence of a small country in Dongyi, Fan Zhen in the Zhou Dynasty. 1394, Li Chenggui, korean king moved its capital to Hanyang and changed it to Seoul.

Starting from 1948, it was renamed as the Korean proper word "?" Become the only city on the Korean peninsula without a Chinese name. June 5438 +2005 10, the Korean government announced "?" The Chinese translation of "Seoul" was officially changed.

Seoul has 25 districts and an area of about 605.25 square kilometers, making it one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Although Seoul only accounts for 0.6% of South Korea's area, its GDP accounts for 2 1% of the national GDP. Seoul is a highly digital city, ranking first in the world in terms of internet speed and digital opportunity index.

traditional festival

1, Zhenhai Jungang Cherry Blossom Festival:

In April when bloom is warm in spring, Zhenhai Military Port Festival was held from 1963. Zhenhai Military Port Festival was originally held to commemorate the completion of the bronze statue of General Li Shunchen in Zhenhai 1953, and later developed into a famous cherry blossom festival.

2. Lantern Festival:

On the occasion of the Buddha's Birthday on May 6 every year, the area around Chung Road in downtown Seoul. From the traditional lantern festival held in Bongeunsa Temple, colorful Buddhist cultural activities were held in Caoxi Temple and Rensi Cave in Zhonglu. The climax of the Lantern Festival is the "Lantern Parade" which started on the last night of the celebration.

3. Rensidong Traditional Culture Festival:

At the end of April and the beginning of May every year, in the area of Rensidong, Zhonglu District, Seoul. During this period, there will be traditional wedding ceremony performance, thief parade, gayageum performance and singing, farmhouse performance, Taiping dance, Jiao Fang dance, folk singing and other programs.

4. Drum Festival:

At the beginning of each year 10, in Qingxi Palace, the outdoor stage of Sejong Cultural Center and other places. Drum Festival is mainly held in Seoul Square and the outdoor stage of Sejong Cultural Center. Activities include opening and closing ceremonies, performances, exhibitions, drum performances and musical instrument experience activities.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Seoul