Map of Seoul
Map of Seoul
Seoul is the capital city of South Korea and one of Asia’s largest and most dynamic metropolitan areas. Viewing Seoul on a map helps place the city in geographic context — within the Korean Peninsula, East Asia, and the wider world.
Where Seoul Is Located in South Korea
Seoul is located in northwestern South Korea along the Han River, near the border with North Korea.
On a map of South Korea, Seoul appears in the upper western part of the country, serving as its political, economic, and cultural centre.
Where Seoul Sits on a World Map
On a world map, Seoul is located in the Northern Hemisphere in East Asia, between China and Japan on the Korean Peninsula.
Its position has made Seoul a major hub for technology, commerce, culture, and international travel.
Interactive Map of Seoul
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Seoul Coordinates
- Latitude: 37.5665° N
- Longitude: 126.9780° E
These coordinates place Seoul north of the Equator and east of the Prime Meridian, within mainland East Asia.
Seoul Districts and Neighbourhoods
Seoul is divided into 25 administrative districts known as gu, each containing numerous neighbourhoods and communities.
Detailed maps of Seoul often show districts, subway lines, river crossings, and major landmarks.
Which Hemisphere Is Seoul In?
- Northern Hemisphere
- Eastern Hemisphere
Seoul lies in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, consistent with its location in East Asia.
The Antipode of Seoul
The antipode of Seoul is the point on Earth located directly opposite the city, passing through the planet’s centre.
Seoul’s antipode lies in the South Atlantic Ocean, east of South America.
Seoul Map as a Physical Print
Seoul can also be explored as a physical map artefact, showing district boundaries, coordinates, global position, and its antipode on the opposite side of the Earth.
Available as a limited Antipode map artefact.
