Shrimp to Whale
by Ramon Pacheco Pardo
"South Korea from the Forgotten War to K-Pop"
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Shrimp to Whale by Ramon Pacheco Pardo
Details
War:
Korean War
Biography:
No
Region:
Asia
Published Date:
2023
ISBN13:
9780197764930
Summary
This book traces South Korea's remarkable transformation from a war-torn, impoverished nation following the Korean War to a global economic and cultural powerhouse. Ramon Pacheco Pardo examines the country's rapid development through its economic miracle, democratization process, and rise as a soft power leader through K-pop and Korean culture. The narrative explores how South Korea evolved from being caught between major powers to becoming an influential middle power with worldwide cultural reach, offering insights into one of the most successful national transformations in modern history.
