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Seoul is the capital of South Korea and a major global city. It is newsworthy due to two unrelated events. Firstly, the city is hosting a large-scale concert by the K-pop group BTS, their first since 2022. The free concert is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of fans and will be streamed globally via Netflix. This event highlights Seoul's importance as a center for K-pop and its global cultural influence. Secondly, while not directly related to Seoul, the city, like other global financial centers, is indirectly impacted by international events such as the Iran crisis. Fluctuations in global markets, as mentioned in the first article, can affect Seoul's economy, demonstrating its interconnectedness with the rest of the world.