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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454431603321

Autore

Kotch John Barry <1940->

Titolo

Korea confronts the future [[electronic resource] /] / Johan Barry Kotch and Frank-Jürgen Richter

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore, : Marshall Cavendish Editions, c2005

ISBN

981-261-908-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (229 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

RichterFrank-Jürgen

Disciplina

951.9043

Soggetti

Electronic books.

Korea (South) History

Korea (South) Economic conditions

Korea (South) Foreign economic relations

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

cover; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS; PREFACE; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; PROJECTING KOREA'S FUTURE; Part OneTHE ECONOMY; FINANCIAL MARKETS; FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT; ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT; FOREIGN TRADE; Part TwoNORTH KOREA; SUNSHINE POLICY; NORTH-SOUTH RELATIONS; BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES; REFUGEES; Part ThreeREGIONAL RELATIONS; CHINA; JAPAN; RUSSIA; UNITED STATES; CONCLUSION; VISIONS OF KOREA'S FUTURE; CREATING A BEST-CASE SCENARIO; FINAL REMARKS; INDEX

Sommario/riassunto

""Korea Confronts The Future"" is a timely publication that seeks to capture the dynamics of change on the Korean peninsula today by linking three broad dimensions in twelve scenarios: the condition of the South Korean economy, the trajectory of North-South relations and the changing role of Korea's regional neighbours and the United States. While it is impossible to know what the future holds, this book posits alternative possibilities and explores the implications of each. ""Korea Confronts The Future"" offers a thought-provoking assessment on the challenges facing Korea and a comprehensive