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Seocho, Republic of Korea

Seocho, located in the southern part of Seoul, is surrounded by Mount Cheongae, Mount Umyeon and the Han River. With a population of more than 400,000, Seocho is home to numerous cultural and art related facilities and historical sites.

As the largest district in Seoul, Seocho’s full-scale development began in 1965. Approximately 20 years later, the City was transformed into an urban sub-center that is home to a variety of first-class cafes, restaurants and hotels, as well as the headquarters of the Samsung Group and Hyundai. For more information on Seocho, visit the City’s website at http://english.seocho.go.kr/.