By Gregory Thompson
The History of Seoul, Korea
The history of Seoul, Korea, began in approximately 18 B.C., when it was picked to be the capital of Baekje Kingdom. Since then, Seoul has changed names and gone through different types of rule. From its long past to the modern era of technology, Seoul is rich in history.
Joseon Dynasty
Seoul flourished during the Joseon Dynasty, even though it was an a feudal system that was archaic by modern standards. Neo-Confucianism ruled the philosophy of the time, with Buddhism and Catholicism banned from the city.
Japanese Rule
Japan took control of Korea in 1910 and made Seoul the center of the Japanese culture. The Japanese burned down palaces and the Korean culture nearly disappeared as the Japanese attempted to destroy it.
WWII
After the Japanese tyranny was defeated, Korea regained Seoul, which once again became the capital in 1953.
Industry
During the 1960s and '70s, Seoul became an epicenter of electronics. It continues to house headquarters for some of the most popular electronics companies, such as LG and Samsung.
Fun Fact
In the history of Seoul, each new ruler of Korea gave his capital a new name.
About the Author:
Based near Chicago, Gregory M. Thompson is a freelance writer of over 20 years. He has screenwriting credits as well as other print and online media credits and recently has done a number of interviews in the entertainment industry.
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