Kieñseñ

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Kieñseñ (京城), Queidjò in Japanese, is the capital of Corea, and one of the world's most populous cities.

Names

The city was originally founded as Han'yañ (漢陽). In 1394, with the beginning of the Chosen Dynasty, the name was changed to Hanseñ (漢城 "City on the Han"). During the period of Japanese domination, it was renamed Kieñseñ (京城 "Capital City") to emphasize Corea's independence from China, its traditional overlord. During the Great Oriental War, it was returned to Hanseñ during Chinese occupation. After the liberation, the name returned to Kieñseñ.