History of Korean Economic Growth |
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SummaryThis course discusses why and how Korea was able to escape from poverty and transform itself into a developed country. It examines the economic landscape of Joseon after the opening of the ports and its transformation under colonial rule, while also exploring Korea’s rapid economic growth and its impact on the lives of Koreans. This historical journey will allow you a deeper understanding of the challenges facing the Korean economy today, and a balanced, critical perspective on its modern history. |
InstructorNak Nyeon Kim1. Affiliation: Emeritus Professor, Dongguk University 2. Education: B.A. in Economics, Seoul National University M.A. in Economics, University of Tokyo Ph.D. in Economics, University of Tokyo 3. Selected Publications “Income Inequality in Colonial Korea, 1933-1940: Evidence from Income Tax Statistics”, Review of Economic History 55, 2013; “Korea’s First Industrial Revolution 1911-1940,” Explorations in Economic History 49(1), 2012. et al. |
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