History of Korea

The Miracle on the Han River: Secrets Behind South Korea's Economic Growth The Miracle on the Han River: Secrets Behind South Korea's Economic Growth Discover how South Korea transformed from war-torn poverty to global economic powerhouse in just decades through strategic planning, education investment, export-driven growth, and remarkable national determination. Table of Contents 1. From Ashes to Prosperity: An Unprecedented Transformation 1.1 The Devastating Starting Point: Post-War Korea 1.2 The Strategic Foundation: Economic Planning and Export Orientation 2. The Implementation: Chaebol, Education, and National Mobilization 2.1 The Chaebol System and Industrial Policy 2.2 Education Investment and Human Capital Development 3. The Stages of Growth and Industrial Upgrading 3.1 Light Industry and Export Beginnings (1960s-1970s) 3.2 Heavy Industry and Chemical Sector (1970s-1980s) 4. High Technology...

The May 16 Coup and the Park Chung-hee Era: Development and Dictatorship The May 16 Coup and the Park Chung-hee Era: Development and Dictatorship Explore the May 16, 1961 military coup and Park Chung-hee's 18-year rule. Discover how authoritarian leadership drove rapid industrialization while suppressing democracy in South Korea. Table of Contents 1. The May 16 Coup: A Nation's Turning Point 1.1 The Coup Plotters and Their Motivations 1.2 Immediate Aftermath and Consolidation of Power 2. The Park Era: Economic Transformation and Political Repression 2.1 Development Through Dictatorship (1961-1972) 2.2 The Yushin Constitution and Absolute Power (1972-1979) 3. Opposition, Resistance, and Legacy 3.1 Democratic Resistance Under Dictatorship 3.2 Park's Assassination and Immediate Aftermath 3.3 Historical Assessment and Contested Legacy 1. The May 16 Coup: A Nation's Turning Point In the...

The April 19 Revolution: The Dawn of Korean Democracy The April 19 Revolution: The Dawn of Korean Democracy Explore the 1960 April 19 Revolution that overthrew Syngman Rhee's authoritarian regime through student-led protests. Discover how this pivotal uprising established Korea's democratic movement and inspired generations of activists. Table of Contents 1. April 19, 1960: Students Rise Against Dictatorship 1.1 The Corruption of the First Republic 1.2 The 1960 Election: Fraud Too Blatant to Ignore 2. The Student Uprising: April 18-19, 1960 2.1 The Revolution Spreads Nationwide 2.2 Rhee's Fall and the Revolution's Success 3. The Short-Lived Second Republic 3.1 Growing Instability and Elite Concerns 3.2 The May 16 Military Coup 4. The Revolution's Legacy and Long-Term Impact 4.1 Influence on the 1987 Democratization 4.2 Memory, Interpretation, and Contemporary Relevance ...