Book description
Daniel Tudor covers all the important issues, yet does not simply tell the more familiar stories, but looks deeper and wider to give the full story of Korea today. Martin Uden, Former British Ambassador to South Korea. In just fifty years, South Korea has transformed itself from a failed state,…
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1 author picked Korea as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is the book that I always recommend to anyone who is just getting interested in modern Korea and wants to learn more.
A former Korea correspondent for The Economist, Daniel Tudor displays tremendous range in his command not just of business and the economy but also of politics, religion, and culture. His enthusiasm for exploring Korea is clear, but he is also able to criticize aspects of the country with genuine sensitivity.
If something on the news, in a South Korean TV drama, or in an article piques your curiosity, you can always turn to this book to get…
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