Discover the rich culture of Korea when you study in Seoul. Watch as masked performers dance traditional talchums, gaze at the giant smiling Budda statue at Bulguska Temple, and get a true taste of the country at a tea ceremony.   Just about half of Korea’s total population live in the greater metropolitan area surrounding Seoul, making the capital city a bustling metropolis.   The city is a thriving industrial center that has not lost its ancient heart.