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Seoul The capital of South Korea is a modern city with a long history. The old city has been the capital of Korea since the 14-th century. Some of the old city gates can still be seen, The South Gate used to be the main entrance to the city. In the old city there are many sights to see. Toksu Palace is set in a park and is a nice place. The Kyongbok Palace (built in 1395) houses the folklore museum and has beautiful pavilions. Other sights include the Tonggunung tombs Chonsugongbang , Changkyong Palace, Pomun-sa Temple and the Toksugung Palace. For a quiet afternoon head to one of the numerous gardens and parks. The Secret Garden in the Changdok Palace complex is probably the nicest of them all.
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