Soul-searching in Seoul

Seoul, pronounced 'soul', is the capital of South Korea and the country's largest city with a population of 10 million and was ranked eighth in the 2012 Global Cities Index. Located on the Han River, the city's history dates back to 18 BC. The Seoul National Capital Area houses four UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Changdeokgung, Hwaseong Fortress, Jongmyo Shrine and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. Explore the sights of Seoul in pictures.

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Yahoo Lifestyle Entertainment Photo By Kim Hong-Ji/Getty Images Fri, Jun 22, 2012 5:00 PM SGT

A couple takes a picture at Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional village in Seoul. From busy lanes along the feet of skyscrapers and a throng of commuters armed with cutting edge technology, to shamanistic shrines and grand palaces, Seoul - a city of ten million - is an amalgamation of a modern high-tech metropolis retaining the legacy of age old traditions.
A couple takes a picture at Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional village in Seoul. From busy lanes along the feet of skyscrapers and a throng of commuters armed with cutting edge technology, to shamanistic shrines and grand palaces, Seoul - a city of ten million - is an amalgamation of a modern high-tech metropolis retaining the legacy of age old traditions.