Understanding Korean Politics

Understanding Korean Politics
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Publisher : State University of New York Press
Total Pages : 383
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ISBN-10 : 9780791491010
ISBN-13 : 0791491013
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Book Synopsis Understanding Korean Politics by : Soong Hoom Kil

Download or read book Understanding Korean Politics written by Soong Hoom Kil and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2010-03-10 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary Korea and East Asia, this book provides a comprehensive and balanced introduction to contemporary Korean politics. It explicates the great changes in South Korea, which has gone from being one of the poorest nations to a proud member of the Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation while making the transition to democracy. The work focuses on the geopolitical and cultural setting, historical evolution, institutional foundation, dynamics of political leadership, and political and administrative processes of Korean politics. It also features chapters on political determinants of the rise and decline of the Korean economy, foreign and unification policy of South Korea, and political development and decay in North Korea.


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