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Voice from the North resurrects the forgotten historical memory of the people and region in late Choson Korea while also enriching the social history of the country. Sun Joo Kim accomplishes this by……続きを見る

South Korea represents one of the world's most enthusiastic markets for plastic surgery. The growth of this market is particularly fascinating as access to medical care and surgery arose only recent……続きを見る

This book offers a comprehensive examination of China–South Korea relations after their diplomatic normalization in 1992, paying close attention to the most recent controversies in the bilateral rel……続きを見る

《中國娼妓史》是研究中國娼妓問題的開山之作，至今仍有重大的學術價值。其原因在於作者吸收社會科學的新思想，將娼妓從社會史的視角加以研究。　　作者把娼妓史分為五個階段：巫娼時代（殷商）、奴隸娼妓與官娼發……続きを見る

This book examines how North Korea has managed to weather an uncertain political future and catastrophic economic system since the end of the Cold War. Emerging as a state that has successfully deve……続きを見る

**Korea’s most prized literary masterpiece: a Buddhist journey questioning the illusions of human lifeーpresented in a vivid new translation by PEN/Hemingway finalist Heinz Insu Fenkl *Named one of ……続きを見る

How can two countries sharing the same second names be so different from each other? Dig a bit further into the two Korea’s history to understand why these geographic brothers are separated by diffe……続きを見る

This book examines and compares the political situations in North Korea and Iran, and the contemporary security challenges posed by their illicit nuclear aspirations. While government officials, inc……続きを見る

This textbook provides a survey of East Asia during the Cold War from 1945 to 1991. Focusing on the persistence and flexibility of its culture and tradition when confronted by the West and the US, t……続きを見る

North Koreans could change the world. Today their country can annihilate South Korea and Japan. By 2020 their aim is to have submarine-launched missiles able to nuke the US mainland. So who are the ……続きを見る

This book examines the history of the German-Korean relationship from the late nineteenth to the twenty-first century, focusing on the nations’ varied encounters with each other during the last year……続きを見る

This anthology is a compilation of Westerners’ accounts of their visits to Korea, originally published in books or newspapers before the country opened its doors in the late nineteenth century. The ……続きを見る

John Mahelm Berry Sill's role as the American Minister to Korea (1894-1897) is one of controversy. He has been described as weak, ineffective, and reluctant by some and as independent, proactive, an……続きを見る

The Joseon dynasty ruled Korea for over half a millennium, bequeathing to Korea a considerable cultural heritage. This book will examine three of the better-known areas of Joseon cultural heritage: ……続きを見る

Since the Korean Wave phenomenon started in 1997, Hallyu has undergone many changes. Geographically, while Asia has been the largest cultural market for the Korean cultural industries, other parts o……続きを見る

Against the backdrop of China’s mounting influence and North Korea’s growing nuclear capability and expanding missile arsenal, South Korea faces a set of strategic choices that will shape its econom……続きを見る

Sindeok, the First Queen of the Joseon Dynasty Heavy, intricately carved tombstones are embedded in the banks of theCheonggyecheon Stream that cuts through downtown Seoul, in the shadows of the Gwan……続きを見る

Today, most everyone has heard of South Korean pop culture. The flashy, exciting world of K-pop, like BTS, Exo, Twice and 2NE1 (and, yes, Psy's "Gangnam Style"). Hit movies like Oldboy, Train to Bus……続きを見る

This book investigates the origins of the North Korean garrison state by examining the development of the Korean People’s Army and the legacies of the Korean War. Despite its significance, there are……続きを見る

This basic, introductory guide answers 100 of the questions people ask in everyday conversation. It informs Americans about workers, students and guests from East Asia including China, Taiwan, Macau……続きを見る

"In his new book, Ask a North Korean, Daniel Tudorーa former Economist journalist and current Korean beer entrepreneurー wants people to understand the true lives of everyday North Koreans. Using tr……続きを見る

Everlasting Empire (Yongwonhan chekuk) is a Korean historical novel written as a murder mystery. The narrator frames the main story with his “discovery” of a 150-year-old manuscript. Because of prob……続きを見る

This book takes a fresh look at the Korean War by considering the conflict from a Northeast Asian regional perspective. It highlights the connections of the war to earlier conflicts in the region an……続きを見る

Throughout its 4,000-year history, Korea has created a vibrant and unique culture. Unfortunately, many believe it developed solely due to Chinas influence, thus leaving no room for an independent hi……続きを見る

When Vickie Spring promised her dad who had served in both WWII and the Korean War, that she would one day write his story and the others with whom he served, she never imagined the challenges that ……続きを見る

*FIRE FOR EFFECT!*is more than just a book about the Korean War. It is the untold history of the Korean War Artillery Forward Observer, told by the men themselves. From the earliest days of the war ……続きを見る

This study examines how and why Chinas military intervention in the Korean War came into existence within the time span from May 1949 to July 1951. China was involved in the war preparations much ea……続きを見る

The 9th Infantry Division was formed in a new and unique way in 1966. Traditionally, soldiers attended basic training on one Army post, Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at another, then reported t……続きを見る

The period following World War II has witnessed numerous international territorial disputes, particularly in Asia and Africa. Even as we enter the twenty-first century, a large number of these terri……続きを見る

Politics and Leadership in North Korea, now fully updated in this second edition, presents an accessible and comprehensive account of North Korea's political, economic and foreign policies since its……続きを見る