The Politics of South Korea: A Comprehensive Introduction
Ji Young Choi | | ISBN: 978-1-962551-18-2 $115.00 |
| ISBN: 978-1-962551-20-5 $32.50 |
| Forthcoming October 2024/260 pages/LC: 2024018855 |
DESCRIPTION
Once an impoverished, autocratic country, in just a few decades South Korea has transformed itself into a vibrant democracy with a highly developed economy. Using a comparative perspective to look at the factors behind South Korea's dynamism, Ji Young Choi provides a comprehensive, balanced, and accessible introduction to the country's politics, economy, and international relations. He also considers the political and economic history of North Korea in the context of inter-Korean relations.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ji Young Choi is associate professor of politics and government and director of East Asian studies at Ohio Wesleyan University.
CONTENTS
- Why Study South Korea?
- The Impact of History.
- The Long Road from Dictatorship to Democracy.
- The Challenges of Democratic Transition and Consolidation.
- Economic Development and Financial Crisis.
- The Culture Industry and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
- The Evolving Dynamics of Foreign Relations.
- Grappling with North Korea.
- South Korea at a Crossroads.
"Superbly written and covering all of the major issues, this is an excellent introduction to South Korea's politics, economy, and international relations." —Yong-Chool Ha, University of Washington
"Engaging, timely, and insightful: this accessible book presents the most up-to-date and detailed illustration of South Korea's politics, economy, society, culture, and foreign relations.” —Soyoung Kwon, George Mason University Korea