Seoul
Subtitle: the making of a metropolis
By: Joochul Kim and Sang-Chuel Choe.
Contributors: Chʻoe, Sang-chʻŏl, 1940-
Series: World cities series
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Chichester; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 261
Subjects: City planning -- Korea (South) -- Seoul.; Urbanization -- Korea (South) -- Seoul.; Seoul (Korea) -- Social conditions.
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [236]-249) and index.