Korea is an east Asian country that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states, North Korea and South Korea. Korea is bordered by China, Russia, Japan. The capital city is Seoul.

Today, I recommend you traveling in Seoul and give you some tips when you traveling in Seoul.

I made some place lists when you can enjoy Seoul city tour. With this places, you can see Seoul’s past, present, future.

                                                First,  Gyeongbokgung. (Gyeongbokgung palace)

Gyeongbokgung is a royal palace located in northern Seoul. First constructed in 1394 and reconstructed in 1867, it was the main and largest palace of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty. The name of the palace, , Gyeongbokgung, translated in English as “Pallace Greatly Blessed by Heaven,” In this place you can see Seoul’s past.

 

                                            Second, Chenggyecheon.

Chenggyecheon is an 8.4 km (5.2 miles) long, modern public

recreation space in downtown Seoul. After the Korean War, more

people migrated into Seoul to make their living and settled down

along the stream in shabby makeshift houses. The accompanying trash, sand,

and waste, and deteriorating conditions resulted in an eyesore in the city. In

July 2003, Seoul mayor initiated a project to restore the stream. After that, the

area became an example of successful industrialization and modernization of

                               South Korea.

                                               

                                              Third,  Teheranno.

 

Teheranno is a street in the Gangnam district of Seoul. It is colloquially known as “Teheran Valley” due the number of internet-related companies operating there, including Yahoo and Daum, Naver. Various Korean and international financial and business institutions also maintain offices here. Some of Korea’s tallest skyscrapers and most expensive real state are on Teheranno. Teheranno is the Mecca of South Korea business. In this valley, you can see future of Seoul.

+ Special transportation tip!!!

You can use public transportation, when you traveling in Seoul. Seoul has really well organized public transportation system. Subway is most popular transportation. With subway, you can get anywhere. About 8,000,000, Seoul citizens use subway in a day. Seoul subway has 9 lines and Incheon line, Bundang line, Airport line, Jungang line, Gyeongui line. So If you want to go somewhere, you can go with Seoul subway map.

President, Park Jung-hee

Park Jung-hee was a 5^th, 6^th, 7^th ,8^th president of South Korea from 1961 to 1979. He was married to Yuk Young-soo, and had two daughters and one son. When he was young, he graduated from the Daegu Teacher’s Gymnasium, which was a favored high school for prospective primary teachers. After that he was worked as a teacher, but he changed his mind that enrolled in the Army Academy. Because of this, his life was changed. In the army, he rose steadily through the ranks, eventually reaching the rank of general. Then, he led a military coup on May 16, 1961, and he seized government. He ruled South Korea in 18years and 5months.

 

Under his leadership, South Korea industry saw remarkable development. After Korean war, South Korea was very poor. Therefore, they haven’t capital for industry. Intending to acquire money and technology for South Korea via Japanese grants and soft loans, he normalized diplomatic relations with Japan I 1965. And he got money and technology from Japan. It is kind a compensation for Japan’s colonization of Korea. However, many Koreans criticized it What, because they never agreed with that agreement. Worse still, after that South Korea developed economic growth. During his regime, a large number of South Koreans experienced industrial and economic growth. Because of this, many South Koreans consider Park Jung-hee is the one of the greatest leaders in Korea history.

 

Continuing his rule, he made Yusin constitution for extending his power. The new document dramatically increased his power. And then, many Koreans disagree with Yusin constitution. They start to demonstrate. About 10,000 mostly students and workers demonstrate and join the struggle against the Yusin System. Finally, on Oct 26, 1979, Park Jung-hee was shot by Kim Jae-kyu, the director of the KCIA.

Park Jung-hee. His early life was ordinary, Middle-age life was impressive, and last was cruel. His wife, Yook Young-soo was shot like him. After her death, the first daughter Park Kun-hye became a first lady of South Korea. Since Park Jung-hee’s death, she disappeared through history. Then, she came out politician. Last election she tried to become a first woman president of South Korea, but failed. This year, she runs for presidency. There is much attention towards the development of the incident.