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“ Seoul search from tradition to a vibrant city of the future”
By Judith Elen for The Australian First Published 20th June, 2009 NO one would mistake Seoul, a capital city for 600 years, for Hong Kong or Tokyo, but that's its charm. Glitz is rare and colour comes in judicious contrasts. Traditional costumes, ofte… Read more...
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