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The ultimate guide to Seoul—from high-rises to hiking

National Geographic
Summary
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64% Informative

Five royal palaces laid out like precious heirlooms at its centre, together with ancient shrines and gates.

Seoul is steeped in history, with five Joseon-era ( 13921910 ) palaces to explore.

A young generation of locals have transformed some of the city’s once overlooked corners into fashionable hotspots.

Seoul ’s original skyscraper district rose up in Yeouido , an island in the Han River .

Enjoy abundant natural beauty in Bukhansan , the most-visited national park in the country.

Join a K-beauty class and test popular products for free at Beauty Play in Myeongdong .

VR Score

62

Informative language

62

Neutral language

16

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

47

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not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

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not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

long-living

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