Description Foreword _004 The Structure and Features of This Book _006 The Arrival of Lord Hwang _010 Episode 1: The Unification of the Three Kingdoms _021 Related Curriculum: Grade 5, Semester 2, Unit 1-4 — The Unification of the Three Kingdoms and the Founding of Balhae Episode 2: The Mongol Invasion _057 Related Curriculum: Grade 5, Semester 2, Unit 2-3 — Invasions by Northern Peoples and Overcoming Them Episode 3: The Founding of Joseon _089 Related Curriculum: Grade 5, Semester 2, Unit 3-1 — The Founding of Joseon Episode 4: The March 1st Movement _127 Related Curriculum: Grade 6, Semester 1, Unit 2-4 — Efforts to Reclaim the Nation Episode 5: Dokdo _161 Related Curriculum: Grade 6, Semester 1, Unit 1-1 — Overcoming the Turmoil of War Solve the Problems After Reading the Comic! _191 Answers and Explanations _209 The First Korean History Learning Comic by National History Instructor Seol Min-seok! The First History Book to Nurture Both Your Child's Knowledge and Character! With Teacher Seol Min-seok, history becomes both fun and moving. About Seol Min-seok's Korean History Adventure 2 The Unification of the Three Kingdoms, the Mongol Invasion, the Founding of Joseon, the March 1st Movement, and Dokdo — this time, let's explore the events that shook the Korean peninsula! Seol Min-seok's Korean History Adventure is a book meant to be kept close at hand. Through historical figures, children can think through and resolve the kinds of everyday concerns they may face in their own lives. The goal of the Seol Min-seok's Korean History Adventure series is not simply to convey knowledge of Korean history. Through the medium of Korean history, the hope is that children will personally feel and absorb the lessons and emotional impact found within history, and put them into practice. And in the process of taking action, it is hoped that knowledge of Korean history will naturally remain with them. Though it may be a bit of an exaggeration, Ondal represents the children of Korea today. He knows nothing about Korean history and has no interest in it. But through a chance opportunity, he begins to explore Korean history, gaining knowledge as well as valuable lessons, and gradually changes. Just like Ondal's transformation, our children too will grow little by little through this book. That is the story author Seol Min-seok wishes to convey through the Seol Min-seok's Korean History Adventure series. And through Book 1 of Seol Min-seok's Korean History Adventure, meeting with children confirmed that the author's belief was not mistaken. Now, through Book 2, the author begins to share even more stories he wants children to know. Seol Min-seok's Korean History Adventure 2 explores major events in Korean history through time travel with Teacher Seol. It unfolds the subtle conflicts among the Three Kingdoms during their unification, the achievements of the remarkable figure Kim Chun-chu, the courage of our ancestors who fought against the mighty Mongol Empire that ruled the world, the events that unfolded between the fall of Goryeo and the founding of Joseon, the stories of the people who fought for their homeland under Japanese colonial rule, and the story of Dokdo, which must never be forgotten. Within these stories lies a message the author wishes to convey to children. The Hwarang who laid the foundation for the unification of the Three Kingdoms, the students who were the true protagonists of the March 1st Movement, the ordinary people who stood against the mighty Mongol Empire — in every major event of Korean history, the true protagonists were always the common people. History is not made by one or two heroes, but is created when all members of a community unite with a single purpose. Because of this, we hope children will grow up always keeping in mind that they too can be the protagonists of history, and that they can become heroes in moments of crisis. How to Fully Enjoy Seol Min-seok's Korean History Adventure 2 Book 2 Storyline Lord Hwang has appeared at the Taegeon History Research Institute! As Teacher Seol's rival, Lord Hwang wants to make Gonggal, whom he himself recommended, the husband of Princess Pyeonggang. Lord Hwang is determined to find some weakness in Ondal by any means necessary and report it to the king. Ondal barely manages to pass Lord Hwang's sudden test, but Lord Hwang becomes even more persistent in trying to find his flaws. Will Teacher Seol, Pyeonggang, and Ondal be able to safely avoid Lord Hwang's suspicious gaze? Character Introductions Teacher Seol A great scholar who came from Goguryeo to modern-day Korea. Teacher Seol's passion for Korean history burns hotter than anyone's! He has the special ability to time travel using chalk made from a ground-down dragon's fang. Aren't you excited for the time travel adventures ahead with Teacher Seol? Pyeonggang A princess of Goguryeo. She knows a great deal and has a strong interest in Korean history, but her hasty temper is always a problem. Will Pyeonggang be able to face her father, the king, with pride? Ondal A boy with a cute appearance but not much knowledge. He also has quite an appetite...