Astride the Han River lies Seoul, the capital of South Korea, an ultra-modern city yet home to a wealth of ancient palaces and gardens. It features the impressive Namdaemun City Gate, and adjacent to the bustling It'aewon shopping and entertainment district is the granite mount Namsan and its beautiful park. Offering modern business and convention facilities, large recreation complexes, the sculpture collection in Olympic Park, traditional markets and historic landmarks throughout, Seoul has something for everyone.