Which capital city is on the Han river?

Seoul is the capital city on the Han River. The river runs through the heart of Seoul, dividing the city broadly into northern and southern areas before flowing west toward the Yellow Sea.

The Han River has shaped Korean history for centuries. Seoul’s historic predecessor, Hanyang, was established near the river during the Joseon dynasty, beginning in 1394. Its location made the capital easier to supply because grain, taxes, and other goods could be transported by water from across the Korean Peninsula.

Modern Seoul contains numerous bridges crossing the river, and the Han is closely associated with South Korea’s rapid postwar economic development. The phrase “Miracle on the Han River” describes that transformation, especially from the 1960s onward.

A common mix-up is confusing the Han River with China’s Han River, a tributary of the Yangtze. This question refers to the Han River in Korea, whose Korean name is Hangang.