num_pages: 288
description: In 1953 South Korea was rated by the U.N. as the poorest country in the world. Five decades later it is the fifteenth largest economy. Now South Korea's decisions on how to manage its society and its role as a modern democracy while also establishing its policy regarding reunification with North Korea will determine where the country will go in the next fifty years. The New Korea examines the political economic industrial and societal aspects of Korea today. Will it continue to enjoy an economic boom through new industries while competing against low-wage countries like China and India? Will it return to its role as a stomping ground for other powers? And what should Westerners pay attention to in terms of investment and business opportunities? As South Korea enters the most critical phase of its journey it is crucial that we understand the factors involving its decisions and evolution. The New Korea is a fascinating account of what is and may become the state of this import
language: English
title: The New Korea: An Inside Look at South Korea's Economic Rise
publisher: AMACOM