Seoul

[ sohl, sool, sey-oo l; Korean syœ-oo l ]

/ soʊl, sul, ˈseɪ ʊl; Korean ˈsyœ ʊl /

noun

a city in and the capital of South Korea, in the W part.

Definition for seoul (2 of 2)

South Korea

noun

a country in E Asia: formed 1948 after the division of the former country of Korea at 38° N. 36,600 sq. mi. (94,795 sq. km). Capital: Seoul.Compare Korea.

Official name Republic of Korea.

Related forms

South Korean, adjective, noun

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Examples from the Web for seoul

In the last several months Pyongyang has launched a charm offensive directed at Moscow, Tokyo, and Seoul.
Why North Korea Released Two Americans|Gordon G. Chang|November 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the opening moments of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, players are introduced to 2054 Seoul.
Kevin Spacey Stars as a Frank Underwood-like Warmonger in ‘Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’|Alec Kubas-Meyer|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She laughs as she recalls using the restroom in the Seoul airport.
How ‘Titanic ’Helped This Brave Young Woman Escape North Korea’s Totalitarian State|Lizzie Crocker|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Three months later, they were handed over to South Korean officials and, on April 1, 2009, boarded a plane for Seoul.
How ‘Titanic ’Helped This Brave Young Woman Escape North Korea’s Totalitarian State|Lizzie Crocker|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Lankov and Delury make a commonsense point, but Jang, a defector to Seoul, maintains that Kim was removed from power last year.
Has North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Been Toppled?|Gordon G. Chang|October 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Specimens of coreana from the vicinity of Seoul were found in rice fields.
Some Reptiles and Amphibians from Korea|Robert G Webb
But the greatest demonstration of all on this entire trip was that made in Seoul, Korea.
Birdseye Views of Far Lands|James T. Nichols
Then, as I retraced my steps towards Seoul it became quite dark.
Corea or Cho-sen|A (Arnold) Henry Savage-Landor
Leopards are numerous, and have even been shot within the walls of Seoul.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 8|Various
It was midnight one Sunday and we were waiting for a train down to Seoul.
Flash-lights from the Seven Seas|William L. Stidger

British Dictionary definitions for seoul (1 of 2)

Seoul

/ (səʊl) /

noun

the capital of South Korea, in the west on the Han River: capital of Korea from 1392 to 1910, then seat of the Japanese administration until 1945; became capital of South Korea in 1948; cultural and educational centre. Pop: 9 592 000 (2005 est)

British Dictionary definitions for seoul (2 of 2)

South Korea

noun

a republic in NE Asia: established as a republic in 1948; invaded by North Korea and Chinese Communists in 1950 but division remained unchanged at the end of the war (1953); includes over 3000 islands; rapid industrialization. Language: Korean. Religions: Buddhist, Confucianist, Shamanist, and Chondokyo. Currency: won. Capital: Seoul. Pop: 48 955 203 (2013 est). Area: 98 477 sq km (38 022 sq miles)Korean name: Hanguk

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Culture definitions for seoul (1 of 2)

Seoul

[ (sohl) ]

Capital of South Korea and the largest city in the country, located in northwestern South Korea; Political, commercial, industrial, transportation, and cultural center of South Korea.

Note

Seoul became the capital in 1948, with the establishment of North Korea and South Korea.

Note

The city was heavily damaged during the Korean War.

Note

Home of the 1988 summer Olympic Games.

Culture definitions for seoul (2 of 2)

South Korea

Officially the Republic of Korea; located on the peninsula separating the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan, two arms of the Pacific Ocean. Its capital and largest city is Seoul.

Note

Supported by the United States, South Korea was created in 1948 after American and Soviet occupation zones established at the end of World War II had divided Korea into north and south.

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During the Korean War, noncommunist South Korea, aided by forces of the United Nations, and communist North Korea, aided by Chinese forces, fought from 1950 to 1953.

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During the 1980s, South Korea became a major industrial power in Asia.