Capital of Korea
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Korea has had a number of capitals. Korea is a peninsula in East Asia, currently the peninsula is divided into two countries: North Korea's capital is Pyongyang, and South Korea's capital is Seoul.
During Gojoseon
During the Three Kingdoms of Korea
- Jolbon — first capital of Goguryeo
- Gungnae City — second capital of Goguryeo
- Pyongyang — third capital of Goguryeo
- Wiryeseong (modern Seoul) — first capital of Baekje
- Ungjin (modern Gongju) — second capital of Baekje
- Sabi (modern Buyeo County) — third capital of Baekje
- Gyeongju — capital of Silla
During the North–South States Period
- Gyeongju — capital of Silla
- Dongmo Mountain — first capital of Balhae
- Junggyeong — second capital of Balhae
- Sanggyeong — third capital of Balhae
During the Later Three Kingdoms
- Gyeongju — capital of Silla
- Wansanju (modern Jeonju) — capital of Later Baekje
- Songak (modern Kaesong) — first capital of Taebong
- Cheorwon (modern Cheorwon County) — second capital of Taebong
During Goryeo
- Gaegyeong (modern Kaesong)
During Joseon
Joseon and Korean Empire
- Hanseong (Seoul)
Modern capitals
- Seoul — capital of South Korea a.k.a. Republic of Korea (ROK)
- Pyongyang — capital of North Korea a.k.a. Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)
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