After visiting this city, I would love to read up on the history of planning of this vast metropolitan. With a long history of being the capital of South Korea, going through war-torn years and reconstruction in the modern era, the city definitely has a lot of fascinating crossovers between the old and new.

I loved walking on the pedestrianized narrow streets that lead visitors right into the heart of food and shopping heaven. Without much effort to block out cars, the walking environment feels safe and organic.

I had a week of eating great food, taking long walks and reflecting on the role of transportation on a city’s development. With a railway system fast, efficient, well maintained and extensive, Seoul has no problem moving people.

From above, the city’s density is apparent, flanked by mountains and divided by the Han river. No doubt the city is a world-renowned centre of urban development, economic growth, and business centre.