Korea: The Impossible Country (7)

Author

Daniel Tudor

Genre

Non-Fiction, History, Cultural Studies, Asian Studies

Synopsis

An illuminating exploration of South Korea's remarkable transformation from one of the world's poorest nations to a global economic and cultural powerhouse. Daniel Tudor delves into the paradoxes of Korean society, examining how traditional values coexist with cutting-edge technology, and how a nation scarred by war and division became a leader in innovation, pop culture, and democracy. This insightful account reveals the complex forces that shaped modern Korea and the unique characteristics that make it truly 'impossible.'