The Seoul City Wall: A Thousand Years of Stone and Survival

In this episode of South Korea: From War-Torn Nation to Global Powerhouse, Lucas and Luna walk the ancient stones of Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall that has watched over the capital for over six centuries. From its founding by King Taejo of Joseon in 1396, through the Japanese invasions, the Korean War, and the breakneck urbanization of the 20th century, the wall has been demolished, rebuilt, hidden, and restored. They explore its gates—Sungnyemun, Heunginjimum—and its mountain paths over Bugaksan and Naksan, and uncover how a 1970s restoration project saved it from oblivion. Along the way, they touch on the wall's role in feng shui, its military function, and its surprising rebirth as a symbol of national identity. This episode offers a fresh lens on Korean resilience and heritage, perfect for anyone who has walked past an old gate and wondered what stories it could tell.

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