The author provides a set of thought-provoking and compelling arguments against the assumptions of the Cold War, attributing the continued climate of tension and antagonism between the two Koreas to the tenacity of a Cold War mind-set. He traces the root of the tragedy of national division to the failure of Korean nationalism, and puts forward a compelling case for overcoming the legacy of pola…
This volume, Korean Politics: Striving for Democracy and Unification, offers critical view of the contemporary political arena by presenting a range of enduring historical factors that continue to influence Korean politics, and considering their implications for the future. Under the guidance of Prof. Kang Jung In, the 28 articles contained in this volume were selected from a total of over 300 …