Seoul is a city of contrasts where feudal history and futurist architecture combine with Western consumerism and Asian culture.
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This green-hilled region was the scene of many bloody battles between England and Scotland and is steeped in history.
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Join in the dawn to dusk art marathon known as “the white night”.
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Forward-looking Seoul embraces the latest design and technology in remaking itself into a 21st-century metropolis.
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Despite the controversy around the state of construction and the athletes’ quarters for the Commonwealth Games, there is still never a better time to visit.
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Go from saltwater pool to hot sauna and add on a scrub or massage in one of the city’s stylish spas.
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