November 29: Chosun Dynasty moved its capital to Seoul (1394)

Seoul, South Korea

Yi Seong-Gye, the founder and the first king of the Chosun Dynasty of Korea, moved its capital from Kaesŏng to Hanyang, which is now called Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. This was the beginning of Seoul as the capital city of the Korean Peninsula. Since then, Seoul has been grown significantly. The Seoul National Capital Area is the second largest metropolitan area in the world, next to Tokyo, with over 25 million residents. Seoul is a very dynamic, fast-pacing and fascinating city indeed.