Illustrated Guide from History to Trends: 'Understanding the World: Korea' Launches June 25

Shuwa System Shinsha Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will release a new book, 'Understanding the World: Korea,' on June 25, 2026.

This series provides easy-to-understand explanations of the history, society, and culture of countries worldwide through illustrations and diagrams. As the fifth entry, this volume focuses on Korea, a country capturing global attention through music, television, fashion, beauty, and culinary trends.

This book presents the multifaceted nature of Korea, explaining its geography, history, and social structures to answer 'why it is capturing so much attention right now' in a way that is accessible to beginners. The content is written by Tabisuru Megumo, a travel influencer and entrepreneur, and supervised by geography educator and columnist Shusaku Miyaji.

Table of Contents - Chapter 1: What kind of country is Korea? - Chapter 2: Love it even more by knowing its history - Chapter 3: Gourmet Kingdom! Delicious Korea - Chapter 4: The World is Obsessed! Korean Culture - Chapter 5: Korea's 'Beauty Culture'

Available at bookstores and online retailers nationwide.