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"In 15th-century Korea, King Sejong was distressed. The complicated Chinese characters used for reading and writing meant only rich, educated people could read-and that was just the way they wanted it. But King Sejong thought all Koreans should be able to read and write, so he worked in secret for years to create a new Korean alphabet. King Sejong's strong leadership and determination to bring equality to his country make his 600-year-old story as...
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Presents step-by-step directions for drawing the national flag, a jindo dog, Korean Buddhist temples, and other sights and symbols of South Korea. 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 20th century. Readers will draw many of South Korea's national symbols, including its flower the Rose of Sharon, and the Jindo dog, considered a national treasure....