Description: Let's finally head to the capital of our own country, Korea! Seoul is a city where history and the present coexist—familiar yet full of surprises! Volume 10 of the 'World City Exploration Comic History Knowledge' series follows Volume 9, 'Treasure Hunt in Seoul 1,' continuing to feature Seoul, the capital of South Korea, where we live. In this second Seoul volume of the City Treasure Hunt series, readers will find pages packed with detailed information about Seoul, along with maps and guides showcasing its famous tourist attractions at a glance. The book also covers Seoul's history, which reflects Korea's modern history in full, as well as a page explaining 'gentrification,' one of Seoul's pressing social issues today. Fun activity pages—including a spot-the-difference game set on a Han River cruise boat and a Seoul-themed crossword puzzle—add extra entertainment. The New Treasure Hunt Series: 'World City Exploration History Knowledge' Seoul, the beating heart of the Korean Wave admired around the world, is a city that never stops growing and evolving. The more you know, the more fascinating our capital becomes—here is the second installment of the Seoul edition! This is a history-knowledge comic treasure hunt series that follows an adventurous quest for treasure based on real history! Beloved for its lively characters, solid storytelling, and the reliable historical knowledge backing it all, the Treasure Hunt series has expanded from 'World Exploration Comic History Knowledge,' which travels through countries to learn about culture, to 'Korean History Exploration Comic History Knowledge,' which seeks out shining moments in Korean history, to 'World History Exploration Comic History Knowledge,' which covers major events in world history—and now continues with the newly published 'World City Exploration Comic History Knowledge.' An epic treasure-hunting adventure through cities that represent each nation—historic cities and beautiful cities alike! Following the ninth installment, the tenth city we'll explore is none other than Seoul, our nation's capital and undisputed number-one city in Korea. ▣ Seoul, South Korea—What Kind of City Is It? Seoul, the capital of the Republic of Korea where we live! Located in the western center of the Korean Peninsula, Seoul is the administrative, financial, and cultural heart of the country. Although it makes up only 0.6% of Korea's total land area, it is home to over 13 million of the nation's more than 50 million people, making it a massive metropolis. People have lived in Seoul since the Neolithic era, and the city has carried roughly 2,000 years of history ever since. During the Three Kingdoms period, Baekje, Goguryeo, and Silla all fought to control the Han River basin. During the Goryeo Dynasty, thanks to its favorable geography and convenient transportation, it was highly regarded and known as 'Namgyeong,' meaning 'southern capital.' From the Joseon Dynasty onward, it has served intensively as the nation's capital. Since Joseon times, Seoul has been the hub of politics, economy, and industry, and even today it remains the center of the country's key facilities, with Korea's transportation network developed around it. After the devastation of the Korean War, as the nation rapidly rebuilt, Seoul faced serious traffic congestion, housing shortages, and environmental problems—but it overcame these challenges to become a truly international city. Once a small city north of the Han River, Seoul has continuously expanded and is now a vast metropolis spanning both sides of the river. Having hosted the 1988 Seoul Olympics and the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup, this global city and 'open capital' continues to grow to this day. ▣ Information Inside the Book 'World City Exploration Comic History Knowledge' includes an information page related to the story at the end of each comic chapter, effectively delivering knowledge about the history and culture of world cities. 'Treasure Hunt in Seoul 2' features a 'Seoul at a Glance' section that uses maps, photos, and text to highlight Seoul's important places, as well as a 'Seoul Basics' page covering the city's administrative districts and major facilities. It also includes 'Seoul History Knowledge,' covering the history of Seoul as the ever-changing center of South Korea, which has experienced both rapid growth and crisis; 'Seoul Travel Knowledge,' offering detailed information on three must-visit destinations—the National Museum of Korea, home to over 180,000 artifacts, the Jamsil area known for its amusement park and skyscrapers, and Seoullo 7017, the elevated urban garden in the city center; and a look at 'gentrification,' the growing social issue affecting Seoul's increasingly popular tourist spots...