Korean Wave, Chinese Style: China vs. Korea: 10 Years Behind

Author: Zhan Xiaohong
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This is a monograph on Korea written by an economist in China after conducting field research, long-term tracking, and gathering first-hand materials. The book:
—Shows you Korea under the rule of President Roh Moo-hyun, a commoner: political democratization, the red and black of the political arena, regional imbalances, the North Korea nuclear crisis, and prospects for unification
—Uses data to tell you about the Korean economy: how a small neighboring country with an area and population similar to Zhejiang entered the top ten of the world economy, and the gap between China and South Korea
—Expresses the author's strong reflections: Why did the Korean Wave easily land in China? Why has Confucian culture been well-preserved in Korea? Why do Koreans seem more Chinese than Chinese?
—The author celebrates the best moment in the history of China-South Korea relations but also subtly worries about the discord arising from historical issues and the nationalist sentiments of the youth in both countries.
The book uses fluent writing, detailed materials, and a strong sense of presence to depict a neighboring country that seems close but is far from being well-understood. This is a monograph on Korea written by an economist in China after conducting field research, long-term tracking, and gathering first-hand materials. Divided into four major sections—China-South Korea relations, Korean politics, Korean economy, and Korean social culture—the book shows you Korea under President Roh Moo-hyun's rule and tells you about the Korean economy.
The book uses fluent writing, detailed materials, and a strong sense of presence to depict a neighboring country that seems close but is far from being well-understood. This is a monograph on Korea written by an economist in China after conducting field research, long-term tracking, and gathering first-hand materials. The book:
—Shows you Korea under the rule of President Roh Moo-hyun, a commoner: political democratization, the red and black of the political arena, regional imbalances, the North Korea nuclear crisis, and prospects for unification
—Uses data to tell you about the Korean economy: how a small neighboring country with an area and population similar to Zhejiang entered the top ten of the world economy, and the gap between China and South Korea
—Expresses the author's strong reflections: Why did the Korean Wave easily land in China? Why has Confucian culture been well-preserved in Korea? Why do Koreans seem more Chinese than Chinese?
—The author celebrates the best moment in the history of China-South Korea relations but also subtly worries about the discord arising from historical issues and the nationalist sentiments of the youth in both countries.