Many rural habitants moved to the city after the war, and they rebuilt the growing city from the ground up.
They invested into working with urban planners to create what became the 2010 World Design Capital. Seoul has breathtaking, well-designed architecture, a thriving arts scene with many cultural venues and museums to visit, as well as a vibrant nightlife.
They also have many business centers, malls, sports centers and restaurants that operate 24 hours a day.