Seoul

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/seoul

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Seoul?Northwestern South Korea, situated on the Han River
2. How many people live in Seoul?Approximately 9.4 million people (2023)
3. When was Seoul built?1394 as Hanyang, capital of the Joseon Dynasty
4. What kind of government does Seoul have?Directly governed metropolitan city with a mayor and 25 autonomous districts (gu)
5. What is the major industries?Information Technology (semiconductors, telecommunications), automotive manufacturing, shipbuilding, finance, entertainment, fashion, and design
6. Why is Seoul known for K-Pop?Seoul is the birthplace of K-Pop, where musicians create popular music that fans all over the world love.

Hallyu (Korean Wave): The global spread of South Korean culture, including K-Pop music, K-Dramas, and Korean cinema.
Joseon Dynasty: A Korean royal dynasty that ruled from 1392 to 1897, establishing Seoul as its enduring capital.
Autonomous Districts (Gu): Subdivisions within Seoul, each with its own local government responsible for community-level administration.