Lectures - Center for Korean Economy and K-Academics at SNU

Historical Spaces and Urban Development in Seoul

•Instructor : Seulki Yu
•Year : Year 5(2025-2026)
•Difficulty : Basic
•Target : Specific
•Field : Economy and Society
•Type : Ordinary
•Week : 6 Weeks
•Keywords
Urban Development, Historical Space, Urban Planning, Spatial Structure, Urbanization

Summary

This course explores the history of Seoul, which has maintained its status as the capital since it became the seat of government in the Joseon Dynasty. Through Seoul, which is both a space retaining historical traces and a metropolis needing to plan for the present and future, the course addresses the conflict or coexistence between history and urban development. First, it briefly reviews Seoul's history, then examines the history, transformation process, and significant implications for urban development history in major areas within Seoul. Through this, students will not only understand Seoul's historical transitions but also have an opportunity to think about the future direction of the historical city of Seoul.

Instructor

Seulki Yu
1. Affiliation
Research Center for History and Culture, Chonnam National University

2. Education
Ph.D. in Urban Planning, Seoul National University

3. Selected Publications

"Exploring the Utilization of GIS Methodologies in Historical Studies : A Case Study of the Land Market in Gyeongseong", The Journal of History 50, 2024
et al.

Guidebooks

week01.pdf (1 MB)

week02.pdf (1 MB)

week03.pdf (1 MB)

week04.pdf (1 MB)

week05.pdf (1 MB)

week06.pdf (1 MB)

exam.pdf (225 KB)

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