A Practical Book Combining a Travel Guide and Textbook! "Let's Walk and Learn! Seoul Studies ~From Travel to Study Abroad~" Released Today

This book focuses on locations within Seoul and places that can be visited as day trips from Seoul, introducing:

・ Places you never knew existed

・ Places whose names you know but whose content you don't

・ Places where visiting will broaden your learning

The book introduces these places.

Background of Publication

With the increasing popularity of Korean dramas and K-POP leading to a surge in Korean language learners and visitors to Korea, and recognizing that experiences in Korea often remain limited to stereotypical activities like shopping and dining, this book aims to reframe Seoul as a "place for learning" and a "fountain of knowledge.".

Structure of the Book

In addition to explanations rich with photos and diagrams, each chapter concludes with research assignments for self-study and recommended books that are easy to obtain, thereby connecting on-site visits with research and reading.

Using "places" accessible as day trips from the city as a starting point,

Explore the depths of historical Seoul --

From the remnants of the 14th-century Joseon Dynasty to "sites of memory" of modern and contemporary history (Part 1: History),

Ethnic towns and national sports that are alive today (Part 2: Society and Culture),

From modern Korean literature to Confucianism and various religions (Part 3: Literature and Thought),

Explore the layered aspects of Seoul by visiting the related sites.

The book includes 11 chapters and 10 columns.

Appendices: Museum and Art Gallery Exploration / Related Chronology / Related Maps

About the Authors

All authors are faculty members at Japanese universities involved in Korean language education and sending students to study in Korea. They emphasize not only language proficiency but also an understanding of the underlying history, society, culture, and the thoughts and feelings of the people.

Recommended for These People and Uses (from the Preface)

The primary readers this book is intended for are university students and working adults who will be studying abroad in Seoul, Korea, for periods ranging from three weeks to a month, six months, or a year.

This book can also be used as an introductory textbook for Korean studies in university courses focusing on area studies. This is why it includes an abundance of photos and diagrams in its readable content, followed by research assignments for each chapter to be completed independently, and a list of recommended books that are relatively easy to read and obtain.