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During the Joseon Dynasty, what was the official historic name of the city that is today known as Seoul?

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Correct answer: Hanseong

During the Joseon Dynasty, the city was officially called Hanseong (and sometimes Hanyang). The name Gyeongseong was later used during the Japanese colonial era. The modern name Seoul is derived from a native Korean word meaning capital city. Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

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