[3][4] There were an estimated 5,343 French nationals in South Korea as of 2016[update].
The largest concentration can be found in the Seorae Village in Seoul's Seocho-gu district, which because of its location on a hill is often compared to Montmartre in Paris.
[6] Most French children only attend elementary or middle school in Seoul, but then return to France afterwards.
[7] In September 2009, the Seoul metropolitan government announced a five billion-won plan to renovate the area and make it more attractive to foreign residents by widening pedestrian walkways and putting up more signs in French.
[7] One portion of the pavement, starting from the entrance to Bangbae Middle School, is painted in red, white and blue, the colours of the flag of France.