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Peer reviewedShin, Se Ho – Social Studies, 1988
Examines projections about the future of Korea, predicting a highly diversified society built upon industrialization and moving toward an information society. Discusses the growing middle class and its societal implications and considers the effects of the country's increasing democratization. (GEA)
Descriptors: Asian History, Economic Progress, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedIhm, Chon-Sun – Social Studies, 1988
Examines South Korea's economic development from being one of the poorest nations in the world in the 1950s to becoming a "rising giant" in international trade. Surveys the path to growth, the reasons for success, and problems and new challenges facing the country as it seeks developed nation status. (GEA)
Descriptors: Economic Development, Economic Progress, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedLew, Seok-Choon – Social Studies, 1988
Characterizes the past 40 years in South Korea as a time of modernization, industrialization, urbanization, and internationalization. Discusses Korean religion and social values; family, kinship, and social life; education; housing, food, and clothing; leisure and sports; and the maintenance of national identity. Examines the Korean synthesis of…
Descriptors: Demography, Education, Foreign Countries, Housing
