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With the division of Korea into two there are now two separate Capitals of Korea. While the capital of Korea in the Northern part is Pyongyang, Seoul is the Capital of Korea in the Southern part.
Pyongyang the Capital of Korea in the North was split from the Province of Pyongyang in the year 1964. Pyongyang, the capital of Korea (North), was completely re- built after the Korean war in the years 1950- 1953. The Capital of Korea (North) has been designed with wide roads, impressive skyscrapers, Monolithic buildings. Pyongyang has a number of spectacles that are unique to the location, these include Arch of Triumph (a larger replica of Paris's Arc de Triomphe), the reputed birthplace of Kim Il-sung at Mangyongdae Hill, Juche Tower, and two of the world's largest stadiums (Kim Il Sung Stadium and Rungnado May Day Stadium).
The Capital of Korea in the Southern part is Seoul and it is located on the Han River in the country's North West. The traditional heart of the capital is the old Joseon Dynasty city which is now considered to be a down town area. This part of the Capital of Korea(South) is where most of the palaces, government offices, corporate headquarters, hotels, and traditional markets are located.
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North Korea Capital
South Korea Capital
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