About Tour Guide Carl J.

Would you like to walk through the streets of Seoul and experience Korea’s modern history?

Hello, I’m Carl, a government-licensed English tour guide.

I have also completed PhD coursework in Modern Korea–Japan Relations History.

It’s my honor to present the Seoul Modern History Walking Tour, and I look forward to welcoming you.

I’m sure we’ll have a meaningful—and enjoyable—time together.

Seoul is a vibrant city filled with modern shopping districts and impressive skyscrapers, yet it still preserves traditional palaces and historic sites.

It is truly a place where the past and present coexist.

I offer two different types of tours. In one tour, I will show you a different side of the city—one rich with stories of diplomacy, reform, imperial change, and the foreign communities that shaped Seoul from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.

In the other tour, I will explain how the Korean people’s aspirations for independence developed during the Japanese colonial period from the early to mid-20th century.

Together, we will explore how Korea navigated modernization and global challenges during a pivotal moment in its history.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

I am always committed to providing a thoughtful and satisfying tour experience.

I look forward to meeting you soon and helping you make the most of your precious time in Seoul.