
Korea
A New History of South and North
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Julian Elfer
A major new history of North and South Korea, from the late nineteenth century to the present day
Korea has a long, riveting history—it is also a divided nation. South Korea is a vibrant democracy, the tenth largest economy, and is home to a world-renowned culture. North Korea is ruled by the most authoritarian regime in the world, a poor country in a rich region, and is best known for the cult of personality surrounding the ruling Kim family. But both Koreas share a unique common history.
Victor Cha and Ramon Pacheco Pardo draw on decades of research to explore the history of modern Korea, from the late nineteenth century, Japanese occupation, and Cold War division to the present day. A small country caught amongst the world's largest powers—including China, Japan, Russia, and the United States—Korea's fate has been closely connected to its geography and the strength of its leadership and society. This comprehensive history sheds light on the evolving identities of the two Koreas, explaining the sharp differences between North and South, and prospects for unification.
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Good but Offers Little New Insight
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Comprehensive and fascinating.
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Clean and a quick view of Korean Geopolitics over the last century
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This is an excellent history, squeezing a lot into a small package, with telling anecdotes from the authors’ personal experience. I didn’t find any particular biases, except that they avoid the issue of what happens to the North’s weapons in the event of reunification. That is something national security types in Japan, China and Russia worry about, and since I know some of the principals I know it comes up in the circles in which they move.
I don’t follow popular culture, and was fascinated by their discussion. I now have a deeper knowledge of how the North’s politics developed. Their treatment of economic issues is fine and approachable by non-specialists (I’m an economist). I learned even there, on the ebb and flow of informal markets in the North.
In summary, kudos!
Thoughtful history, co-written which adds value
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A good width and depth enough to gain a comprehensive understanding
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An excellent read, well worth the time and I would highly recommend this book
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Exceptionally good
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Focus on modern history yet adequate background history to give perspective.
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Author’s hatred bias against Trump ruined a decent book
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