21 Icons of Korea
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| Kimchi [Suh Jae-sik] |
1. Seoul
Since its designation as the capital of the newly founded Joseon Dynasty in the late 14th century, Seoul has maintained its status as the political, economic, and socio-cultural center of Korea. The city’s high population density is closely related to the over abundance of higher education facilities. The 38 universities in Seoul together account for 21.7 percent of all universities and 23.9 percent of all university students in Korea. The prevailing belief that success in life begins with a graduation from a prestigious university in Seoul has drawn so much geographic attraction that the increasing number of students and graduates has inevitably fueled rise in housing costs, especially in areas near famous high schools and top universities.
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