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Free Download Ralph N. Clough, "Embattled Korea: The Rivalry For International Support"
English | 2020 | ISBN: 0367163551 | EPUB | pages: 402 | 0.7 mb
This comprehensive book examines the history of Korea’s division and the political and economic development of both Koreas, their military confrontation, and their efforts at dialogue. It focuses on the international rivalry between both Koreas. .

Free Download Jae-Jin Kim, "Entrepreneurship in Korea: From Chaebols to Start-ups"
English | 2021 | ISBN: 0367649209 | PDF | pages: 195 | 4.4 mb
Entrepreneurship in Korea offers a fresh perspective on entrepreneurship in Korea by combining a historical review of the achievements of Korean entrepreneurs at each stage of economic development with an analysis of the activities of current entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of the new Korean age. It discusses the crucial role of business entrepreneurship in each stage of Korea’s transformation from an underdeveloped East Asian backwater to a global manufacturing and technology powerhouse throughout the last 100 years. Furthermore, it provides an up-to-date analysis of contemporary start-up entrepreneurship in Korea and discusses its unique characteristics, strengths and weaknesses.

Free Download Insight Guides South Korea: Travel Guide with eBook by Insight Guides
English | December 3, 2024 | ISBN: 1839053984 | 312 pages | MOBI | 75 Mb
This South Korea guidebook is ideal for travellers seeking inspirational guides and planning a more extended trip. It provides interesting facts about South Korea’s people, history and culture and detailed coverage of the best places to see. This South Korea travel book has the style of an illustrated magazine to inspire you and give a taste of South Korea. The book is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards.

Free Download Ian Neary, "Human Rights in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan"
English | 2002 | pages: 314 | ISBN: 0415258081, 0415406692 | PDF | 1,0 mb
Ian Neary looks in detail at the history of the introduction of human rights ideas into Japan, South Korea and Taiwan and examines how, and to what effect, state and society have incorporated the specific international standards on childrens’ and patients’ rights into legal systems and social practice.

Free Download Lonely Planet Korea, 13th Edition by Simon Richmond, Ann Babe, Marco Ferrarese, Meeyoo Kwon
English | December 24th, 2024 | ISBN: 1838698213 | 352 pages | True EPUB | 113.46 MB
Lonely Planet’s Korea is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Marvel at the volcanic landscape of Jeju-do, wonder at the exquisite Changdeokgung palace, and get dirty at the Boryeong Mud Festival; all with your trusted travel companion.

Free Download The Rough Guide to Korea (Rough Guides Main), 5th Edition by Rough Guides
English | February 18th, 2025 | ISBN: 183529040X | 400 pages | True EPUB | 43.67 MB
This Korea guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground.

Free Download James H. Grayson, "Korea – A Religious History"
English | ISBN: 070071605X | 2002 | 316 pages | PDF | 27 MB
This is an historical survey of all the religious traditions of Korea in relation to the socio-cultural trends of seven different periods of Korean history. The book includes a discussion of the history of the study of religion in Korea, a chronological description of Korean folk religion including shamanism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Roman Catholicism and Protestantism, Islam, and Korean New Religions, and some final observations about the unique characteristics of religious beliefs and practices in Korea.

Free Download SOUTH KOREA: The Price of Efficiency and Success by John Gonzalez, Young Lee
English | March 24, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0CW1KDVZ7 | 368 pages | EPUB | 2.29 Mb
In SOUTH KOREA: The Price of Efficiency and Success, second edition, authors John Gonzalez and Young Lee combine their educational training and professional experiences to look behind the public face of South Korea. Through stories, anecdotes, and hard evidence, they capture Koreans being themselves without the glamour and glitz of K-pop, K-beauty, and K-drama. They examine the conditions, behavioral patterns, and cultural values that helped lift the country from the ashes after the Korean War to the international stage as the fifth-largest economy in Asia and 13th in the world. Their analysis includes the price Koreans have paid for the country’s astonishing achievements and the existing social inequality. In the current edition, the authors have thoroughly revised and updated the narrative, incorporating a discussion of recent significant events, such as the deadly 2022 Itaewon crowd crush.

Free Download Heinrich Creuzburg, "Retirement, Work and Pensions in Ageing Korea"
English | 2010 | ISBN: 0203860187, 0415551722 | EPUB | pages: 209 | 1.1 mb
Even among the four Asian tigers, with their economic miracles during the past several decades that allowed them to join the ranks of the developed nations, South Korea is extraordinary. As significant as its economic progress, from a dirt poor and devastated nation in the 1960s, is South KoreaOCOs emerging welfare state. Although established in a short time, and still immature in some aspects, its unique East-Asian model now faces a population that is aging at an unprecedented rate.This book introduces readers to the impact of demographic changes in Korea, particularly the impact of these on work, retirement and pensions; and as importantly, provides an explanation for the reforms of public policy in these domains. The chapters provide an up-to-date assessment of aging, retirement, and pension policies in South Korea and give valuable insights into the diverse aspects of the unprecedented rapid aging. The theme of this volume, which brings together the foremost Korean scholars and experts, is how rapid demographic change in Korea has been a central factor in income security policy for the elderly, as well as workplace policies.

Free Download Southeast Asia-North Korea Relations: Drivers, Linkages, and Strategic Ambivalence
by Chiew-Ping Hoo, Shine Choi
English | 2025 | ISBN: 1032435917 | 257 Pages | True PDF | 4.58 MB