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Overview of Seoul Region (서울특별시)
Seoul Region (서울특별시) is located in the Seoul region of South Korea, with its prefectural capital at Seoul. Key sights and travel highlights across the prefecture include Gyeongbokgung & Bukchon Hanok Village, Myeongdong, Hongdae & Seongsu-dong, N Seoul Tower & Cheonggyecheon, Insadong & Dongdaemun DDP.
RegionSeoul
Capital citySeoul
Cities & municipalities61
Primary transport hubSeoul Central Station (KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail)
How to get to Seoul Region
AREX Airport Railroad from Incheon (ICN) & Gimpo (GMP); 9+ subway lines and KTX hub at Seoul Station & Yongsan. Use our KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail Fare & Route Calculator and Rail Pass Value Helper to compare rail tickets and regional passes.
Signature local food in Seoul
When visiting cities across Seoul, look out for these regional specialties at station restaurants, markets, and local izakaya:
- Korean BBQ
- Gwangjang Market bindaetteok
- Michelin & pojangmacha dining
- Chimaek (fried chicken & beer)
- Royal court cuisine
Best time to visit Seoul
Best time to visit Seoul: Apr–May, Sep–Nov.
All 61 cities & municipalities in Seoul Region
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, demographics, rail access, food specialties, and nearby stops:
| City (Kanji) | Type / Status | Population | Area | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul 서울 | Administrative City / District | 9,659,322 | Regional km² | City guide → · Flagship guide |
| Songpa-gu 송파구 | Administrative City / District | 652,343 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gangseo-gu 강서구 | Administrative City / District | 546,938 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gwanak-gu 관악구 | Administrative City / District | 520,849 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gangnam-gu 강남 | Administrative City / District | 508,135 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Nowon-gu 노원구 | Administrative City / District | 492,544 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yangcheon-gu 양천구 | Administrative City / District | 469,434 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gangdong-gu 강동구 | Administrative City / District | 465,807 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Eunpyeong-gu 은평구 | Administrative City / District | 450,583 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Seongbuk-gu 성북구 | Administrative City / District | 423,439 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Seocho-gu 서초구 | Administrative City / District | 405,126 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Dongjak-gu 동작구 | Administrative City / District | 397,317 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeongdeungpo-gu 영등포구 | Administrative City / District | 396,243 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Guro District 구로구 | Administrative City / District | 388,823 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Mapo-gu 마포구 | Administrative City / District | 381,330 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jungnang-gu 중랑구 | Administrative City / District | 380,353 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Dongdaemun District 동대문 | Administrative City / District | 340,686 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gwangjin-gu 광진구 | Administrative City / District | 333,403 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gangbuk-gu 강북구 | Administrative City / District | 324,413 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Seodaemun-gu 서대문 | Administrative City / District | 313,814 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Dobong-gu 도봉구 | Administrative City / District | 301,554 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Seongdong-gu 성동구 | Administrative City / District | 275,403 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Geumcheon-gu 금천구 | Administrative City / District | 242,510 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yongsan-gu 용산 | Administrative City / District | 205,145 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jongno-gu 종로구 | Administrative City / District | 138,879 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jung-gu 중구 | Administrative City / District | 121,324 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Siheung-dong 시흥2동 | Administrative City / District | 128,142 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yongsan-dong 용산2가동 | Administrative City / District | 12,612 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Ahyeon-dong 아현동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Amsa-dong 암사2동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Amsa-dong 암사1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| An-guk-dong 안국동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Anam-dong 안암동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Apgujeong-dong 압구정동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Balsan-dong 발산1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bangbae-dong 방배1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bangbae-dong 방배4동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bangbae-dong 방배3동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bangbae-dong 방배2동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bangbaebon-dong 방배본동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Banghak-dong 방학3동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Banghak-dong 방학2동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Banghak-dong 방학1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Banghwa-dong 방화3동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Banghwa-dong 방화2동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Banghwa-dong 방화1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bangi-dong 방이2동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Banpo-dong 반포3동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Banpo-dong 반포4동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Banpo-dong 반포2동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Banpo-dong 반포1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Banpobon-dong 반포본동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beon-dong 번3동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beon-dong 번2동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beon-dong 번1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bogwang-dong 보광동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bomun-dong 보문동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bong-ik-dong 봉익동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bongcheon Pal-dong 봉천8동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bongnae-dong I-ga 봉래동2가 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bongnae-dong Il-ga 봉래동1가 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |