Showing results for "Korean" in Politics & Social Sciences

Korea was one of the last countries in Asia to be visited by Westerners, and its borders have remained largely unchanged since it was unified in the seventh century. Though it is one of the world's oldest and most ethnically homogeneous states, Korea was not born in a vacuum. Geographically isolated, the country was heavily influenced by powerful China and was often used as a bridge to the mainland by Japan. Calling themselves as "a shrimp among whales", Koreans borrowed elements of government, culture, and religion, all the while fiercely fighting to maintain independence.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An extraordinary insight into life under one of the world’s most ruthless and secretive dictatorships – and the story of one woman’s terrifying struggle to avoid capture/repatriation and guide her family to freedom. As a child growing up in North Korea, Hyeonseo...

Whether you're a lover of mythology, a student of Korean culture, or simply in search of a mesmerizing listen, this collection offers a treasure trove of stories that have withstood the test of time. Delve into this book and let the magic of Korean mythology enchant you.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR, THE FINANCIAL TIMES, AND GQ “A radical new history of the United States abroad” (Wall Street Journal) which uncovers U.S. complicity in the mass-killings of left-wing activists in Indonesia, Latin America and around the world In 1965, the US...

Almost Korean Podcast is hosted by two Korean American men in their early 40s living in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, near a U.S. Army base. We talk about life in Korea as Korean Americans—where culture, identity, and expectations don’t always line up. From living near a U.S. military base to raising a family in Korea, appearing on Korean TV, creating content, and navigating marriage, fatherhood, social issues, and Korean pop culture, we share honest conversations from the in-between. Real talk. Lived experience. Almost Korean.

The weekly column Ask a North Korean, published by NK News, invites readers from around the world to pose questions to North Korean defectors. By way of these fascinating interviews, the North Koreans themselves provide authentic firsthand testimonies about what is happening inside the "Hermit Kingdom." This book sheds critical light on all aspects of North Korean politics and society and shows that even in the world's most authoritarian regime, life goes on in ways that are very different from what you may think.

A haunting account of teaching English to the sons of North Korea's ruling class during the last six months of Kim Jong-il's reign Every day, three times a day, the students march in two straight lines, singing praises to Kim Jong-il and North Korea: Without you, there is no motherland...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From a preeminent presidential historian comes a “superb and important” (The New York Times Book Review) saga of America’s wartime chief executives “Fascinating and heartbreaking . . . timely . . . Beschloss’s broad scope lets you draw important...

Long overshadowed by Japan and China, South Korea is a small country that happens to be one of the great national success stories of the postwar period. From a failed state with no democratic tradition, ruined and partitioned by war, and sapped by a half-century of colonial rule, South Korea transformed itself in just 50 years into an economic powerhouse and a democracy that serves as a model for other countries. With no natural resources and a tradition of authoritarian rule, Korea managed to accomplish a second Asian miracle.

Discover a captivating collection of concise histories that delve into the significant campaigns and key phases of the Korean War. Join KevinS as he guides you through this pivotal conflict, shedding light on the events that shaped a nation.

이 팟캐스트는 오분 미만으로 지금 미국에서 일어나고 있는 주요 이슈들을 제 아내에게 설명해 주는 형식으로 진행합니다. 내용은 깊게 파고들진 않고, 딱 알아두면 좋을만한 핵심만 쏙쏙 알려드립니다. 보통 한국내에서 받아보는 미국 뉴스는 CNN, NYT등 메인 스트림 미디아에 의존해서 다양한 시각을 보기 힘들수 있습니다. 미국내 중도 보수의 시각에서 미국을 다루어 봅니다.

From the Emmy Award-winning Squid Game to streaming sensations like The Glory and Crash Landing on You, Korean television has emerged onto the global pop culture scene as compelling television—but what exactly makes these shows so irresistibly bingeable? And what can we learn about our...

오늘의 팟캐스트 에피소드에서는 온라인 엔터테인먼트를 사랑하다가 즐겨 찾던 스트리밍 사이트에 접속하지 못하게 된 간단한 이야기를 들려드립니다. AV쏘걸 사이트가 사라진 이유와 이런 사이트들이 자주 링크를 변경하는 이유를 설명합니다. avsogirl.net이 사용자들이 최신 작동 주소를 찾는 데 어떻게 도움을 주는지 알게 될 것입니다. 이 에피소드는 링크가 작동하지 않을 때 시간과 스트레스를 절약해 줍니다. 고장난 사이트를 싫어하는 ...

Collins makes language learning fun, fast and flexible. Pick up the essentials of the Korean language with this easy-to-use audio introduction. Covering everything from finding your way to talking about yourself, Collins 40-minute audio can help you learn short and simple phrases quickly by just...

Korean Adoptee Stories is a local news/media duo team that reports and broadcasts interviews of the various experiences of growing up as a Korean Adoptees and Transracial Adoptees. Interested in sharing your story? Contact us at: KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441 Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com http://www.kadstories.com http://www.koreanadopteestories.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories

The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a 250-kilometer-long and 4-kilometer-wide strip of land that divides the Korean Peninsula roughly in half, serving as a buffer zone between North and South Korea. Established in 1953 as part of the Korean Armistice Agreement, which brought an end to the Korean War, the DMZ has become a symbol of the ongoing tensions and the unresolved conflict between the two nations. Despite its name, the DMZ is one of the most heavily militarized borders in the world, with both sides maintaining a substantial military presence along the frontier. The history of the DMZ ...

현장의 생생한 경험과 진솔한 대화로 가득 찬 노 에디터와 서 기자의 편집회의, 놓치지 말고 함께해주세요! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minki, Ricard, and Jisang talk about living in Korea and Spain, two different cultures, 10.000km apart we share experiences and views from the big cities of Seoul and Barcelona

Pls don't listen