Students will gain an understanding of South Korea’s long history, from its founding in 2333 B.C. to its rise as an industrial power in the twentieth century. Readers will draw many of South Korea’s national symbols, including the Rose of Sharon, and the Jindo dog, considered a national treasure. As they draw, students will learn the importance of cultural symbols such as the martial art tae kwon do, intricate pagodas, and King Sejong, the inventor of the Korean hangul alphabet.