01 Gyeongbokgung Palace | 02 Changdeokgung Palace | 03 Namsan Seoul Tower | 04 Incheon Chinatown | 05 Suwon Hwaseong Fortress | 06 Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress | 07 Chungju Jungangtap | 08 Gangneung Ojukheon | 09 Dosan Seowon | 10 Gyeongju Daereungwon Royal Tomb | 11 Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple | 12 Yeongdodaegyo Bridge | 13 Jeonju Hanok Village | 14 Suncheon Seonamsa Temple | 15 National May 18th Democratic Cemetery | 16 Myeongdong Cathedral | 17 Old Seoul Station | [Appendix] Interesting Korean Landmarks to Know

A fun landmark exploration that brings you face-to-face with our country's history.

"Why did they build Changdeokgung Palace when there's Gyeongbokgung Palace?", "Why are there so many fortress walls around Seoul Namsan Tower?", "Why is there a statue of a man wearing a hanbok durumagi at Seoul Station?", "Why is Jeonju Hanok Village so famous?", "How did the countless treasures at Gyeongju Daereungwon Royal Tombs survive without being stolen?" Haven't you ever thought these things when visiting or passing by landmarks? The answer can be quickly understood by understanding the history of the landmarks and their surrounding areas.


This book is packed with well-known historical facts, such as who built each landmark and why, which era it represents, and what kind of lives the people associated with the landmarks lived, as well as colorful anecdotes and information hidden behind the scenes.
It's not just a brief description of landmarks; it's a panoramic view of the rise and fall, joys and sorrows of Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla, Goryeo, Joseon, and the Korean Empire, once the protagonists of our history.
Add to this the author Gu Wan-hoe's witty narration, a historical humanities writer, and you have a tremendous sense of fun and immersion, just like watching a historical drama.
This enjoyable landmark exploration, which stimulates historical imagination and intellectual curiosity, will spark interest in Korean history and even foster pride in Korea.


Contains 336 high-quality photos that capture the spirit of the times.

The 17 landmarks included in this book are important architectural structures that have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, National Cultural Properties, and Korea's Top 100 Tourist Attractions.
It is an important national heritage that must be remembered and appears without fail throughout our long history.
These landmarks, which not only possess cultural value but also offer a glimpse into incredible science, technology, and artistry, can be appreciated through 336 vivid photos.
It contains a wealth of photos that allow you to indirectly experience the features and beauty of the landmark inside and out, helping you gain a three-dimensional understanding of the landmark.
We will also introduce other landmarks that are worth visiting in the area where the landmark is located, making it a useful guide that readers planning a historical outing can look back on again and again.

Overwhelming illustrations that bring history to life

What stands out most in this book is, without a doubt, the landmark paintings newly drawn by illustrator Kwon Dong-hyun.
Artist Kwon Dong-hyun is famous for his sophisticated use of color while delicately preserving our traditional beauty, to the extent that his representative work, “Joseon Dynasty Annals in One Page Poster,” was selected as a work for the National Museum of Korea’s “2025 Münz Contest.”
A painting that elicits admiration the moment you see it conveys a different kind of emotion and long-lasting impression than a vivid photograph.
Looking at beautiful landmark illustrations naturally inspires a desire to visit them in person. The simple, bird's-eye views, cross-sections, and illustrations of historical scenes also help visitors enjoy the history behind each landmark.