Seoul Capital Area

South Korea’s largest metropolitan region, centered on Seoul and encompassing Incheon and much of Gyeonggi Province. It concentrates a large share of the country’s population, economic activity, and institutions.

Seoul: The capital and largest city of South Korea, located in the northwest of the country. The region’s political, economic, and cultural center.
Seoul Metropolitan Subway: A connected network of urban rail lines serving Seoul and neighboring cities in the capital region. Its lines link residential suburbs to jobs and services across municipal boundaries.
Population concentration in South Korea: The uneven distribution of South Korea’s population, heavily concentrated in and around the capital region. The capital area contains a large share of the country’s residents.
Busan: South Korea’s second-largest city and a major port in the country’s southeast. It is the strongest large-city counterpoint to the capital region’s dominance.
Incheon: A major port city in South Korea, west of Seoul on the Yellow Sea. Its port and international airport connect the metropolitan region to global networks.
Korea Train Express: South Korea’s high-speed rail system, connecting major cities across the country. High-speed services at Seoul Station connect the capital region to national destinations.
Regional development in South Korea: Policies and changes affecting economic growth and living conditions across South Korea’s regions. The capital region’s dominance has prompted efforts to distribute growth beyond it.
Daegu: A major city in southeastern South Korea and the center of the surrounding Daegu-Gyeongbuk area. Its regional role offers a contrast to Seoul’s national centrality.
Gyeonggi Province: A province surrounding Seoul and Incheon in northwestern South Korea. Its cities and suburbs make up much of the region beyond the two core cities.
Commuting: Regular travel between a person’s home and workplace or school. Daily journeys reveal how employment and housing extend across the region.

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