Victor Cha

Korea: A New History of South and North -- Victor Cha, Paperback

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A major new history of North and South Korea, from the late nineteenth century to the present day

"Cha and Pacheco Pardo have years of expertise in Korean international relations. . . . A crisp and balanced account."--Christopher Harding, The Telegraph

Korea has a long, riveting history--it is also a divided nation. South Korea is a vibrant democracy, the tenth largest economy, and is home to a world-renowned culture. North Korea is ruled by the most authoritarian regime in the world, a poor country in a rich region, and is best known for the cult of personality surrounding the ruling Kim family. But both Koreas share a unique common history.

Victor Cha and Ramon Pacheco Pardo draw on decades of research to explore the history of modern Korea, from the late nineteenth century, Japanese occupation, and Cold War division to the present day. A small country caught amongst the world's largest powers--including China, Japan, Russia, and the United States--Korea's fate has been closely connected to its geography and the strength of its leadership and society. This comprehensive history sheds light on the evolving identities of the two Koreas, explaining the sharp differences between North and South, and prospects for unification.

Author: Victor Cha, Ramon Pacheco Pardo
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 09/03/2024
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9780300278705

About the Author
Victor D. Cha is professor of government at Georgetown University and holds the Korea Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C. He is a former director for Asian Affairs at the White House National Security Council. He received the 2023 Hubert H. Humphrey Award for notable public service from the American Political Science Association. Ramon Pacheco Pardo is professor of international relations at King's College London and the KF-VUB Korea Chair at Free University of Brussels.

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21st Century, Asia, Comparative Politics, History, History - General History, Korea, Modern, Paperback, Political Science, Victor Cha, Yale University Press

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