Title: Seoul : the making of a metropolis /
Authors: Kim, Joochul.; Ch'oe, Sang-ch'ŏl, 1940-
Publisher: Wiley,
Year: 1997
Subjects: City planning Korea (South) Seoul.; Urbanization Korea (South) Seoul.; Seoul (Korea) Social conditions.
Abstract: Examines the emergence of Seoul from a small walled-in city to a modern metropolis, providing a case study for urban planners and geographers throughout the world. The text provides a description of factors affecting the growth of Seoul. Seoul continues to face huge challenges. Its impressive growth took place during only 30 - 35 years, the population exploded, physical size expanded continuously, economic development intensified and industries diversified. Seoul with a current population of more than 11 million has become a dominant capital city. With a force of strong political decentralization, Seoul confronts an even greater challenge of learning to work with citizens and creating a liveable city.
Contents: 1. Seoul: an emerging international city -- 2. Population and economic growth in Seoul and Seoul Metropolitan Region -- 3. Urban land use and transportation -- 4. Housing, urban growth, and urban redevelopment -- 5. City planning, administration, and finance -- 6. Urban form -- 7. Conclusions: what challenges lie ahead?