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Seoul Moves to Standardize English Name of Its Iconic River: It’s ‘Hangang River,’ Not ‘Han River’

Seoul Moves to Standardize English Name of Its Iconic River: It’s ‘Hangang River,’ Not ‘Han River’

SEOUL, Nov. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – In an effort to bring consistency to its international tourism branding, Seoul city officials are working to standardize the English-language name of the South Korean capital’s landmark waterway, emphasizing that “Hangang River” is the correct form over the commonly used “Han River.” The city’s push for standardization follows what officials [...]