June 11, 2026 · 8:44 AM
Seoul: Destroyed in the Korean War, Rebuilt Into a Megacity of 26 Million in 40 Years
In 1953, Seoul was a field of rubble. Today, half of South Korea's entire population — 26 million people — lives in the greater metro area. The fastest rebuild in modern history.
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