This article is about the Korean national capital in general. For the current capital, see Seoul or Pyongyang.
The capital of Korea has been in many locations during the history of the Korean peninsula. Today there are two Koreas, each with its own capital city: Seoul is the capital of the Republic of Korea (ROK), also known as South Korea Pyongyang is the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), also known as North Korea
Since the end of World War II, there have been two countries or divided Korea: If reunification were to take place someday, alternate prospects for the capital city, along with Seoul and Pyŏngyang,are Sejong City in South Korea and Kaesong in North Korea.
History
During the Gojoseon period
The Go-Joseon period lasted from 2333 BC to 108 BC. Unknown — first capital Pyongyang — second capital (post 400 BC) During the Three Kingdoms period The Three Kingdoms period lasted from 57 BC to AD 676 Jolbon – first capital of Goguryeo Gungnae-seong – second capital of Goguryeo Pyongyang – third capital of Goguryeo Wiryeseong – first capital of Baekje Ungjin – second capital of Baekje Sabi – third capital of Baekje Gyeongju – capital of Silla
During the North-South States Period
Gyeongju – capital of Silla
Dongmo Mountain – first capital of Balhae
Junggyeong – second capital of Balhae
Sanggyeong – third capital of Balhae
During the Later Three Kingdoms period
Gyeongju – capital of Silla
Wansanju – capital of Hubaekje
Songak – first capital of Taebong
Cheorwon – second capital of Taebong
During the Goryeo Dynasty period
The Goryeo Dynasty lasted from 918 to 1392. Gaegyeong
During the Joseon Dynasty period
The Joseon Dynasty lasted from 1392 to 1910. Hanseong
During the Japanese colonial period
The Japanese colonial period lasted from 1910 to 1945. Seoul