Even among the four Asian tigers, with their economic miracles during the past several decades that allowed them to join the ranks of the developed nations, South Korea is extraordinary. As significant as its economic progress, from a dirt poor and devastated nation in the 1960s, is South Korea s emerging welfare state. Although established in a short time, and still immature in some aspects, its unique East-Asian model now faces a population that is aging at an unprecedented rate.
This book introduces readers to the impact of demographic changes in Korea, particularly the impact of...
Even among the four Asian tigers, with their economic miracles during the past several decades that allowed them to join the ranks of the developed...
This book explains why the Korean welfare state is underdeveloped despite successful industrialization, democratization, a militant labor movement, and a centralized meritocracy.
This book explains why the Korean welfare state is underdeveloped despite successful industrialization, democratization, a militant labor movement, an...
