Live camera Seoul, Korea, Republic Of

Seoul is one of the most beautiful cities in East Asia, founded in 1934 during the Joseon Dynasty. It received its present name and status of the capital after South Korea gained independence in 1948. The city was badly damaged during the Korean War (1950 - 1953), but was subsequently rebuilt very quickly. Watch camera online in Seoul Today's Seoul is a major political, economic, cultural and tourist center. It is a city of incredible contrasts, paradoxes and contradictions, where impressive palaces, shrines and temples peacefully coexist with ultra-modern skyscrapers, ancient traditions with the latest technologies. Seoul has important historical monuments, among which there are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There are also picturesque parks, huge shopping malls, the largest hippodrome in the country, a large number of casinos, nightclubs and restaurants offering travelers a wide range of entertainment. The capital of the Republic of Korea is home to international festivals, concerts, exhibitions and sporting events. In 1988, Seoul hosted the XX Summer Olympic Games, and in 2002 the city took part in the hosting of the World Cup.