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Which dynasty made Seoul its capital in 1394?
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Changgyeong Palace, with downtown Seoul in the background.
The Joseon dynasty (also known as the Yi dynasty) established Seoul as the capital of the unified state in 1394.12
Following this designation, the cityâthen officially known as Hanyangâexperienced rapid growth and development, including the construction of significant royal residences such as the Gyeongbok Palace. Seoul remained the capital of Korea throughout the Joseon period until the country's formal division in 1948.12