Seoul 5

Seoul 5 was once home to an ancient pre-Republic Human civilization. Archaeologists Dr. Xathan and Fem Nu-Ar studied the ruins of Seoul 5. According to Seoulian legend, all Human life originated on a mysterious planet the Seoulians called "Notron" (possibly a name for Coruscant).

The Empire established a base on the planet, which was destroyed by Han Solo. In attempt to stop Empire's project, Han had to destroy most of the planet with the base. At last, the last home to Seoularians was devastated.

The fact that it was one of the first planets ever colonized suggests the planet was not far beyond the Core Worlds region.

Behind the scenes

 * Seoul is the name of South Korea's capital city. However, the reason why this name appears as the title of the planet is unknown. Club JOYSF, a South Korean Star Wars fan club speculates that original Seoul has nothing to do with the planet except the fact it sounds similar to 'Soul'.
 * However, it may be that this pun refers to the dividedness of the formerly-united Galaxy between Imperial and Alliance rule, much as after the Korean War, that nation was subsequently divided into two separate territories, one a democracy (South Korea) and one remaining under authoritarian rule (North Korea). The fact that the "Seoul Searching" comic delves into the ramifications of a divided Galaxy (through the Galactic Congress) lends at least some credibility to this theory.

Appearances

 * Star Wars 84: Seoul Searching